Remove the gaps between planning, maintenance and operations

M. Neill, Petrotechnics North America, Houston, Texas Domestic crude oil production is at levels last seen 25 years ago, and 2014 showed a record year for domestic natural gas production. Natural gas liquids (NGL) production in the lower 48 states recently hit 3.5 MMbpd. In spite of the challenging oil price environment, the US is awash with hydrocarbons. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects strong production for decades to come. The resurgence of the US oil and gas industry is well underway. Many petrochemical operators are proceeding with projects to expand capacity, and several new LNG projects are nearing completion and preparing to commence export operations. The inf