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We are all aware of the current volatility with respect to the price of oil. The price of oil has fallen dramatically over the past couple of months and industry growth is expected to be flat throughout 2015. The current cycle poses many challenges. This is shaping up to be the year that you will be asked to do more with less. Unfortunately, your customers will continue to demand process and quality improvements, capital efficiency and risk minimization.
Progressive, forward-thinking organizations will take advantage of the current environment to position for future growth. Instead of worrying about how many rigs are being stacked, how low the price of oil will go, or cutting employees, they will focus on doing the job, servicing the customer, and improving process efficiency. At some point the market will recover and these organizations will be leading the pack.
Accupoint can provide cost effective solutions to help take advantage of these opportunities. Our flexible API compliance solutions provide a toolkit to save staff time in data acquisition and analysis, while ensuring that quality metrics are managed and monitored consistently. Our easy, subscription model provides you with maximum flexibility as your needs or requirements change.
Accupoint's comprehensive, web-based solutions can:
To learn how we can help you grow your competitive edge, call us toll-free at 800.563.6250 or visit us on the web at www.accupointsoftware.com
Progressive, forward-thinking organizations will take advantage of the current environment to position for future growth. Instead of worrying about how many rigs are being stacked, how low the price of oil will go, or cutting employees, they will focus on doing the job, servicing the customer, and improving process efficiency. At some point the market will recover and these organizations will be leading the pack.
Accupoint can provide cost effective solutions to help take advantage of these opportunities. Our flexible API compliance solutions provide a toolkit to save staff time in data acquisition and analysis, while ensuring that quality metrics are managed and monitored consistently. Our easy, subscription model provides you with maximum flexibility as your needs or requirements change.
Accupoint's comprehensive, web-based solutions can:
- Improve customer satisfaction through consistent processes/products.
- Improve customer perception and buy-in.
- Increase quality awareness and job understanding among employees.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased profitability
- Improve communication within your organization.
- Facilitate company cost reductions through efficiencies realized.
To learn how we can help you grow your competitive edge, call us toll-free at 800.563.6250 or visit us on the web at www.accupointsoftware.com
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Accupoint Software's training and consulting partner, Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group (WPAG) has announced the launch of the PetroWise™ Virtual Classroom.
In Q1 of 2015, WPAG will launch the Petrowise platform allowing WPAG to deliver the world’s best training to companies around the globe via a web interface, eliminating the need for travel.
The platform is superior to traditional teaching methods, and has more interaction, controls and security while using live API-U approved instructors. WPAG has spared no expense to ensure that the Industry has the absolute best training experience while ensuring employee competencies.
To find out more about the new platform, contact WPAG at www.wollampag.com or Accupoint Software at www.accupointsoftware.com.
To find out more about the new platform, contact WPAG at www.wollampag.com or Accupoint Software at www.accupointsoftware.com.
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Youngstown, OH—August 25, 2014. Accupoint Software, LLC a global provider of compliance management software solutions, is pleased to announce our association with the Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group (WPAG), LLC. WPAG is a world recognized consulting firm that supports the oil and gas industry by working with operators, service providers, regulators and the American Petroleum Institute on the development of industry standards, training, and certification.
The change in focus on quality systems requires companies to rethink their approach to compliance. The distribution agreement between Accupoint Software, LLC and WPAG, LLC will utilize the specialties of both companies to assist manufacturers and service providers in meeting the ever-changing market demands as well as build progressive compliance management programs.
“Accupoint Software is extremely pleased to be working with such a progressive and successful organization, said Jeff Cianciola, CEO of Accupoint Software, LLC. Oil & Gas product and service providers are under increasing pressure from customers to comply with new compliance standards and regulations. We believe that this agreement creates a synergistic effect for our customers by combining leading edge technology with best practice consulting.”
"The combination of Accupoint and WPAG, LLC creates an exciting opportunity for the Industry," said Bryan Wollam, CEO, WPAG, LLC. "In addition to creating world-class products and services, this is a compelling strategic partnership which ensures the mitigation of risk and process optimization for both company’s clients. This agreement will yield many synergies and benefits to the industry today and in the years ahead. Jeff Cianciola and his team have created an innovative, comprehensive integrated platform, meeting the intent of API Q1 and Q2. Accupoint and WPAG, LLC will work together to deliver the most innovative IT solutions and services, which guarantees a superior customer experience within the highly competitive and dynamic marketplace in which we operate."
The agreement benefits client companies by delivering an innovative structure of consulting, training and solutions to provide a foundation for success.
About Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, LLC
The Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group specializes in the development, implementation and sustainment of management systems that improve efficiencies while minimizing risks. WPAG has international experience with the development of industry standards, consulting, training, auditing, and inspection of both large and small operators, manufacturers, and service providers.
The Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group is a privately held corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, go to: http://www.wollampag.com
About Accupoint Software, LLC
Accupoint Software LLC is a global provider of innovative compliance management systems. Our solutions empower companies of all sizes to make optimal decisions that improve profitability and positively impact operations. Our integrated platforms streamline business processes, increase customer satisfaction and help organizations to navigate today’s complex regulatory requirements.
Accupoint Software LLC is a privately held corporation headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio. For more information visit: http://www.accupointsoftware.com
The change in focus on quality systems requires companies to rethink their approach to compliance. The distribution agreement between Accupoint Software, LLC and WPAG, LLC will utilize the specialties of both companies to assist manufacturers and service providers in meeting the ever-changing market demands as well as build progressive compliance management programs.
“Accupoint Software is extremely pleased to be working with such a progressive and successful organization, said Jeff Cianciola, CEO of Accupoint Software, LLC. Oil & Gas product and service providers are under increasing pressure from customers to comply with new compliance standards and regulations. We believe that this agreement creates a synergistic effect for our customers by combining leading edge technology with best practice consulting.”
"The combination of Accupoint and WPAG, LLC creates an exciting opportunity for the Industry," said Bryan Wollam, CEO, WPAG, LLC. "In addition to creating world-class products and services, this is a compelling strategic partnership which ensures the mitigation of risk and process optimization for both company’s clients. This agreement will yield many synergies and benefits to the industry today and in the years ahead. Jeff Cianciola and his team have created an innovative, comprehensive integrated platform, meeting the intent of API Q1 and Q2. Accupoint and WPAG, LLC will work together to deliver the most innovative IT solutions and services, which guarantees a superior customer experience within the highly competitive and dynamic marketplace in which we operate."
The agreement benefits client companies by delivering an innovative structure of consulting, training and solutions to provide a foundation for success.
About Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group, LLC
The Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group specializes in the development, implementation and sustainment of management systems that improve efficiencies while minimizing risks. WPAG has international experience with the development of industry standards, consulting, training, auditing, and inspection of both large and small operators, manufacturers, and service providers.
The Wollam Petroleum Advisory Group is a privately held corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, go to: http://www.wollampag.com
About Accupoint Software, LLC
Accupoint Software LLC is a global provider of innovative compliance management systems. Our solutions empower companies of all sizes to make optimal decisions that improve profitability and positively impact operations. Our integrated platforms streamline business processes, increase customer satisfaction and help organizations to navigate today’s complex regulatory requirements.
Accupoint Software LLC is a privately held corporation headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio. For more information visit: http://www.accupointsoftware.com
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Increased activity in the Bakken field of North Dakota has sparked greater demand for its crude oil. The Bakken field does not have the pipeline infrastructure to support the transportation of large quantities of crude oil. This region is heavily reliant on the use of rails in order to ship the crude oil to the port facilities on the east coast of the United States.
The increase in rail activity has raised some safety concerns for the oil and gas industry and the surrounding communities. A train carrying Bakken crude oil was involved in an accident last year that killed 47 people. This incident, along with a few others, has brought increased attention to the safety of these rails.
In April, the NTSB hosted a panel on rail safety with attendees including service providers, consultants, manufacturers, and the API. Attendees collaborated to discuss topics such as risk management and emergency responses to spills. The forum provided insight into possible changes and areas for improvement.
In response to the recent safety concerns, the Department of Transportation will require railroads to notify emergency responders when oil shipments travel through their states. Trains carrying more than one million gallons of Bakken crude oil need to notify emergency commissions within 30 days of the shipment. Thought leaders in the industry feel that measures like this will decrease the likelihood of another railroad disaster.
Safety regulations will constantly change and update in the oil and gas industry. To see how Accupoint’s solutions help organizations in the oil and gas industry manage evolving safety requirements visit accupointsoftware.com or call (800)563-6250.
The increase in rail activity has raised some safety concerns for the oil and gas industry and the surrounding communities. A train carrying Bakken crude oil was involved in an accident last year that killed 47 people. This incident, along with a few others, has brought increased attention to the safety of these rails.
In April, the NTSB hosted a panel on rail safety with attendees including service providers, consultants, manufacturers, and the API. Attendees collaborated to discuss topics such as risk management and emergency responses to spills. The forum provided insight into possible changes and areas for improvement.
In response to the recent safety concerns, the Department of Transportation will require railroads to notify emergency responders when oil shipments travel through their states. Trains carrying more than one million gallons of Bakken crude oil need to notify emergency commissions within 30 days of the shipment. Thought leaders in the industry feel that measures like this will decrease the likelihood of another railroad disaster.
Safety regulations will constantly change and update in the oil and gas industry. To see how Accupoint’s solutions help organizations in the oil and gas industry manage evolving safety requirements visit accupointsoftware.com or call (800)563-6250.
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Shell Oil Co.’s vice president of health, safety and environment, Dwight Johnston, thinks he has found the key to offshore safety. Shell has experienced a decrease in injuries since they implemented a program to improve the quality of life for its workers on its offshore facilities.
Shell’s “Care Councils”, which consist of workers from various disciplines, meet to discuss how to improve the facilities where workers live for two or three-week stretches.
The workers on these offshore facilities are either working, eating or sleeping while offshore. Johnston feels that if you give employees a comfortable bed that it will translate into a more well-rested, and ultimately safer worker. Shell has supplied foam mattresses to offshore workers and has already experienced four straight months without an injury.
These “Care Councils” seem to be an effective way to increase safety and improve employee morale. Shell plans to continue “Care Councils” and expand into areas such as which workers get priority on the helicopter rides home for family events.
To see how Accupoint can improve organizational safety and efficiency visit accupointsoftware.com or call (800) 563-6250.
Shell’s “Care Councils”, which consist of workers from various disciplines, meet to discuss how to improve the facilities where workers live for two or three-week stretches.
The workers on these offshore facilities are either working, eating or sleeping while offshore. Johnston feels that if you give employees a comfortable bed that it will translate into a more well-rested, and ultimately safer worker. Shell has supplied foam mattresses to offshore workers and has already experienced four straight months without an injury.
These “Care Councils” seem to be an effective way to increase safety and improve employee morale. Shell plans to continue “Care Councils” and expand into areas such as which workers get priority on the helicopter rides home for family events.
To see how Accupoint can improve organizational safety and efficiency visit accupointsoftware.com or call (800) 563-6250.
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Accupoint Software, a global provider of compliance management software solutions, is pleased to announce our association with Dokaan, LLC. Dokaan, a Texas-based compliance consulting firm specializing in well control equipment, has selected Accupoint as a compliance management partner for manufacturers and upstream oilfield service companies.
Founded by Henry Carroll in 2007 and based in the heart of the Permian Basin, Dokaan, LLC works with some of the world’s most advanced exploration and production companies to achieve safer operations and maximize equipment investments.
“As a member company of the American Petroleum Institute and a participant in product and service specifications and standards development I know that the changing regulatory environments would be adding to already complicated compliance issues. Accupoint Software provides user friendly programs that will save time and money. Imagine compliance software organizing information and producing return on investment. Having taken the lead in the latest Q1 revision and Q2 published in 2012 Accupoint is ahead of the game - which is where I want my clients to be.” says Henry Carroll, Owner of Dokaan, LLC.
“Accupoint is extremely pleased to be working with such a progressive and successful organization so dedicated to safety and high performance in the oil & gas industry. With the tremendous impact oil & gas exploration will have on the American economy, it is imperative that companies all along the supply chain use their operational knowledge to create safer, more flexible, and more proactive environments.“ said Jeff Cianciola, CEO of Accupoint. Software.
Founded in 2007, Accupoint Software specializes in flexible, cloud based compliance management solutions for manufacturing and oil & gas focused companies.
For more information, please visit www.txbop.com or www.accupointsoftware.com.
Founded by Henry Carroll in 2007 and based in the heart of the Permian Basin, Dokaan, LLC works with some of the world’s most advanced exploration and production companies to achieve safer operations and maximize equipment investments.
“As a member company of the American Petroleum Institute and a participant in product and service specifications and standards development I know that the changing regulatory environments would be adding to already complicated compliance issues. Accupoint Software provides user friendly programs that will save time and money. Imagine compliance software organizing information and producing return on investment. Having taken the lead in the latest Q1 revision and Q2 published in 2012 Accupoint is ahead of the game - which is where I want my clients to be.” says Henry Carroll, Owner of Dokaan, LLC.
“Accupoint is extremely pleased to be working with such a progressive and successful organization so dedicated to safety and high performance in the oil & gas industry. With the tremendous impact oil & gas exploration will have on the American economy, it is imperative that companies all along the supply chain use their operational knowledge to create safer, more flexible, and more proactive environments.“ said Jeff Cianciola, CEO of Accupoint. Software.
Founded in 2007, Accupoint Software specializes in flexible, cloud based compliance management solutions for manufacturing and oil & gas focused companies.
For more information, please visit www.txbop.com or www.accupointsoftware.com.
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[Youngstown, Ohio, August 13]—Accupoint Software today announced it will join more than 100 exhibitors at the YOUNG 2013 Conference & Expo taking place in Youngstown, Ohio, Sept. 12 and 13, 2013. YOUNG 2013 is the premier Utica Shale show in Ohio and will be packed with exhibitors, experts and attendees from the shale industry and related industries and suppliers.
Accupoint Software will exhibit its flexible, cloud-based solutions in booth #113 on the YOUNG 2013 show floor.
In addition to the exhibition, Accupoint will be presenting an informational session on the API Q2 Specification. Jeff Cianciola, of Accupoint Software, will provide insights on how API Q2 differs from previous compliance standards and how it will affect industrial professionals.
Accupoint Software will exhibit its flexible, cloud-based solutions in booth #113 on the YOUNG 2013 show floor.
In addition to the exhibition, Accupoint will be presenting an informational session on the API Q2 Specification. Jeff Cianciola, of Accupoint Software, will provide insights on how API Q2 differs from previous compliance standards and how it will affect industrial professionals.
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If you are anything like me, you realize that sustainability is one of the biggest concerns that our planet faces today. As we become more environmentally responsible, green movements seem to be a focus of every industry. No industry has faced as much scrutiny as oil and gas has lately. So, when I see an example of responsibility, I like to take note of it.
Freshwater is a key component to the fracking process and hauling large quantities to dry areas is costly and inefficient. Not to mention the time and money required to transport the used water to underground disposal wells.
As a result of these issues, oilfield service companies such as Baker Hughes and FTS International have begun to treat the used water and reuse it in the fracking process.
This practice has spun off some benefits to surrounding stakeholders and businesses. The reduction in the transportation of water has drastically reduced the number of trucks on the road, thus reducing traffic in these fracking areas. Also, companies producing materials that aid in the treatment of used water are seeing an increase in business.
Given the benefits of recycling, likely accompanied by additional regulations for reusing fracked water, I expect this practice to become more prevalent in the oilfield service industry.
Freshwater is a key component to the fracking process and hauling large quantities to dry areas is costly and inefficient. Not to mention the time and money required to transport the used water to underground disposal wells.
As a result of these issues, oilfield service companies such as Baker Hughes and FTS International have begun to treat the used water and reuse it in the fracking process.
This practice has spun off some benefits to surrounding stakeholders and businesses. The reduction in the transportation of water has drastically reduced the number of trucks on the road, thus reducing traffic in these fracking areas. Also, companies producing materials that aid in the treatment of used water are seeing an increase in business.
Given the benefits of recycling, likely accompanied by additional regulations for reusing fracked water, I expect this practice to become more prevalent in the oilfield service industry.
