by Maria Politti | Nov 15, 2019 | News
The drilling industry is rife with the potential for accidents. In fact, it’s one of the most hazardous occupations around. Crush injuries, slips and falls, and fires are just a few of the top hazards that can occur on oil rigs. That’s why prevention is key, and...
by Maria Politti | Oct 7, 2019 | News
Katch Kan’s silver anniversary Katch Kan has been improving the global oil and gas industry environmental footprint for a long time – 25 years, to be exact. We hope you’ll come and join us at our celebration of this important milestone at one of our upcoming open...
by Maria Politti | Sep 30, 2019 | News
Workover / Well Servicing Rigs Drilling calls for complex, carefully engineered equipment — and inevitably this equipment can wear down over time and require replacement. That’s where a workover rig comes in. Workovers are among the most expensive and complicated...
by Maria Politti | Sep 23, 2019 | News
SNUBBING OPERATIONS Snubbing is one of the older intervention methods around — but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still a highly relevant tactic. Modern technology means snubbing operations continue to be a viable option, especially when your team is faced with a...
by Maria Politti | Sep 16, 2019 | Case Studies, News
Stab Mat Overview In 2009 a customer in Asia was looking for a product that would have added advantages compared to the traditional wood floor used for racking pipes on the set back area (bird bath). The customer evaluated and chose our Katch MatTM Stab Mat because of...
by Maria Politti | Sep 9, 2019 | News
Managed Pressure Drilling During drilling, annular pressure will exist between the drillstring and the wellbore. Higher pressure can make it harder to drill and disrupt the process — so steps need to be taken to control this pressure and ensure it doesn’t get in the...
