Heat-resistant material installed inside furnaces, boilers, and process vessels to protect steel from extreme temperatures. Subcontractors are often hired for installation, inspection, and repair during turnarounds. Proper curing and dryout procedures are critical to avoid costly failures.
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Refractory Lining
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DRA (Drag-reducing Agent)
IndustryA chemical additive injected into pipelines to reduce turbulence and increase flow rates without adding compression. Subcontractors handling pipeline operations or chemical injection work may be scoped to install, maintain, or monitor DRA injection skids. Understanding DRA systems helps crews execute chemical handling tasks safely and meet operator flow assurance targets.
CSG (Casing)
IndustrySteel pipe installed in a wellbore to provide structural integrity and prevent contamination between different geological formations, requiring specialized installation and cementing services that subcontractors frequently provide during drilling operations.
Rig Count
IndustryThe number of drilling rigs actively operating in a region. Published weekly by Baker Hughes, the rig count is a leading indicator of activity levels in the oil and gas industry.
Bakken Play
IndustryA major tight-oil producing region spanning North Dakota, Montana, and southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Subcontractors working here should expect high-volume horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracturing scopes. Seasonal road bans and remote logistics significantly impact crew mobilisation and equipment scheduling.
Reactivation
IndustryThe process of bringing a dormant well, pipeline, or piece of equipment back into active service, often requiring subcontractors to mobilise crews, conduct inspections, and complete compliance checks before full operations can resume. For field service companies, reactivation work can represent a significant surge in contract opportunities, particularly during periods of rising commodity prices.
Spot Work
IndustryShort-term, unplanned jobs awarded without a long-term contract, typically filled on short notice. Subcontractors are engaged for a single scope or site visit at a negotiated day rate. Common in shutdown, turnaround, and emergency maintenance situations.
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