3 Ways to Prepare for the New Year
The beginning of a new year is upon us! While we may not know what 2023 will hold, BOP Products is committed to being your trusted source for blowout preventers. Our team is excited about the new...
View ArticleWhat is an Inadvertent Return?
You’ve probably heard the phrases “inadvertent return” and horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and you wonder, “What is an inadvertent return?” So, as an oilfield operator, you should understand...
View ArticleWhat is a Drill Ship?
What is a drill ship? If you are familiar with the traditional oil rigs used in offshore drilling, you won’t have trouble understanding how a drill ship operates. Drill ships are special-purpose ships...
View ArticleWhat is a Companion Flange?
Oil and gas drilling involves a lot of plumbing, including pipe connections that require companion flanges. So, what is a companion flange? A companion flange corresponds to another flange to create a...
View Article4 Types of Flanges
The first thing to do before using a flange in your applications is to understand the different types of flanges available. Flanges help to connect pipes to other pipes, valves, fittings, and filters....
View ArticleWhat Are BOP Aftermarket Services?
If you’re contemplating buying aftermarket BOP products for your oil drilling project, you might wonder, “What are aftermarket services?” While oil and gas drilling companies pay more attention to...
View ArticleWhat is Phosphating and Why is it Important?
Have you ever wondered, “What is phosphating?” It’s a pretreatment method for corrosion protection with organic coatings such as paints and polymer films. Facilitation of these coatings typically...
View Article4 Different Types of Water Rigs
If you got an interest in offshore drilling, it’s essential to understand all types of water rigs. There are four types of oil and gas drilling equipment. Besides, every rig has a design that works...
View ArticleThe Importance of Blowout Preventers in the Oil and Gas Industry
Considering the importance of blowout preventers in the oil and gas industry will prevent the occurrence of disasters. Blowout preventers (BOPs) are essential tools that reduce the uncontrollable...
View ArticleAftermarket BOPs: What Does a Field Operations Technician Do?
Aftermarket blowout preventers work as newly manufactured BOP products. However, a BOP field operations technician must inspect the equipment regularly to ensure they are in good working condition. So,...
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