Upstream

Upstream equipment in the oil and gas industry refers to the various types of equipment and machinery used in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas reserves. This can include:

• Drilling equipment: This includes drilling rigs, drilling tools, and other equipment used to drill exploration and production wells.
• Production equipment: This includes equipment used to extract oil and natural gas from the ground, such as pumps, separators, and production platforms.
• Exploration equipment: This includes equipment used to search for new oil and gas reserves, such as seismic survey equipment and drilling tools.
• Transport equipment: This includes equipment used to transport oil and natural gas from the wellhead to processing facilities and refineries, such as pipelines and tankers.
• Offshore equipment: This includes equipment used in offshore exploration and production, such as drilling platforms, semi-submersible platforms, and floating production storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs)
• Wellhead equipment: This includes equipment used to control and monitor the well, such as wellhead valves, blowout preventers, and Christmas trees.
• Processing equipment: This includes equipment used to process and treat oil and natural gas, such as separators, dehydrators, and compressors.

In general, upstream equipment is designed to withstand harsh environments and to operate under extreme conditions. Upstream equipment is generally engineered to be rugged, reliable and efficient. The cost of upstream equipment can be high, but they are essential for the successful exploration, development, and production of oil and gas reserves. At Linquip you have access to the verified list of upstream equipment manufacturers, suppliers, EPCs, and service and solution providers which helps you to find the best solution for your needs.