MRI Tech Tips

Plunger lift is one of the most cost-effective artificial lift methods for mature gas wells and liquid-loaded wells across South Texas. It uses the well's own energy to remove accumulated liquids, which keeps production moving without [...]

Every summer, the story repeats itself across South Texas oilfields. Temperatures push past 110°F, and automation systems that ran fine all winter start acting up. HMI screens go dark. Communication modules drop signal. PLCs overheat and [...]

If your HMI screen takes forever to load, freezes at the worst possible moment, or shows you data you’re not sure you can trust, you’re not alone. A lot of operators across South Texas are running [...]

When production numbers look steady and equipment seems to be running fine, it's easy to put off upgrading aging instrumentation. But for operators across the Eagle Ford Shale, from Gonzales to Carrizo Springs and everywhere in [...]

Executive Summary Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) are the front line between your team and your automation systems. In the South Texas oilfield, harsh heat, dust, vibration, and aging infrastructure can cause HMI failures that lead to [...]

As the year comes to a close, many operations teams find themselves with remaining maintenance budget that needs to be used before it disappears. Whether it’s a few thousand dollars or a significant portion of your [...]

Companies across South Texas and the Eagle Ford are under pressure to do more with less. Whether it’s due to workforce reductions, hiring freezes, or a shift toward leaner operations, field teams are being stretched thinner [...]

Preparing Your Operations for Winter in South Texas South Texas may not see snowdrifts and sub-zero temperatures, but when cold fronts move in, they bring real risks to oilfield and industrial operations. A drop into the [...]

Hurricane season is a reality for oil and gas operations along the Texas Gulf Coast and throughout the Eagle Ford. For companies that rely on automation systems—control panels, power infrastructure, and instrumentation—a storm can mean more [...]

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the brains of many industrial operations. When they fail, your entire process can grind to a halt. Knowing how to quickly diagnose the issue is key to keeping downtime (and costs) [...]

In oil and gas operations, downtime is costly. Every minute of unplanned shutdown impacts production, increases risk, and strains resources. Reducing downtime starts with reliable control systems that can predict issues, respond quickly, and ensure smooth [...]

Oilfields in South Texas and the Eagle Ford Shale often span vast, rugged terrain. Monitoring and managing assets in such environments present significant challenges. That is where wireless communication steps in, enabling real-time remote monitoring and [...]