<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Pioneer Energy Resources</title><description>Technical guides and insights on field gas conditioning, crude oil stabilization, vapor recovery, and upstream oilfield technology.</description><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Gas Lift Compressor Fuel Conditioning: How to Prevent Misfires, Knock, and Freeze-Ups</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/gas-lift-compressor-fuel-conditioning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/gas-lift-compressor-fuel-conditioning/</guid><description>A technical guide to gas lift compressor fuel gas conditioning — why raw field gas causes misfires, knock, and freeze-ups in compressor engines, and how dedicated fuel conditioning eliminates these failure modes.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>How to Reduce Diesel Dependence at Remote Oil and Gas Production Sites</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/reduce-diesel-dependence-oil-gas-production/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/reduce-diesel-dependence-oil-gas-production/</guid><description>A practical guide for upstream oil and gas operators looking to reduce diesel consumption, lower fuel costs, and improve emissions performance at remote production sites using produced gas and field gas conditioning.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>What Is Crude Oil Shrinkage? How Light Ends and Vapor Loss Reduce Realized Crude Value</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-crude-oil-shrinkage/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-crude-oil-shrinkage/</guid><description>Learn what crude oil shrinkage is, what causes it, how light ends and vapor loss reduce the volume and value of crude oil reaching the pipeline meter, and how stabilization recovers that lost value.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Crude Conditioning and Stabilization</category></item><item><title>Field Gas as Fuel for Natural Gas Generators: Specifications, Challenges, and Solutions</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/field-gas-fuel-natural-gas-generators/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/field-gas-fuel-natural-gas-generators/</guid><description>A comprehensive technical guide to using field-produced associated gas as fuel for natural gas generators and reciprocating gas engines — covering fuel specifications, common failure modes, and the role of field gas conditioning in achieving reliable on-site power generation.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>What Is a VRU in Oil and Gas? Vapor Recovery Unit Guide</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-vru-in-oil-and-gas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-vru-in-oil-and-gas/</guid><description>Learn what a VRU in oil and gas is, how vapor recovery units work, their benefits, and how modern field gas conditioning systems eliminate the need for standalone VRUs while recovering more value.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>What Is Methane Number? Why Fuel Quality Determines Gas Engine Uptime in Oil and Gas</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-methane-number-gas-engine-fuel-quality/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-methane-number-gas-engine-fuel-quality/</guid><description>Learn what Methane Number is, how it affects natural gas engine performance, why associated gas from oil production typically has a low Methane Number, and how field gas conditioning raises it to engine specification.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>What Is Associated Gas in Oil Production? How Upstream Operators Handle Produced Gas</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-associated-gas-in-oil-production/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-associated-gas-in-oil-production/</guid><description>Learn what associated gas is in oil and gas, where it comes from, why it is flared or vented, and how upstream operators capture, condition, and monetize produced gas from oil wells.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>What Is Crude Oil Stabilization? How Field Stabilizers Reduce RVP and Increase Value</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-crude-oil-stabilization/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-crude-oil-stabilization/</guid><description>Learn what crude oil stabilization is, how vapor pressure treaters reduce RVP, and why field stabilization increases crude value, pipeline acceptance, and safety at the wellsite.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Crude Conditioning and Stabilization</category></item><item><title>Crude Oil Pipeline Specifications: How Operators Meet RVP, BS&amp;W, and Quality Requirements</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/crude-oil-pipeline-specifications-rvp-bsw/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/crude-oil-pipeline-specifications-rvp-bsw/</guid><description>A comprehensive guide to crude oil pipeline quality specifications — RVP, BS&amp;W, API gravity, H2S limits, and how upstream and midstream operators stabilize and treat crude to meet pipeline and market requirements.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Crude Conditioning and Stabilization</category></item><item><title>What Is Field Gas Conditioning? A Complete Guide for Oil &amp; Gas Operators</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-field-gas-conditioning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-field-gas-conditioning/</guid><description>Learn what field gas conditioning is, why raw associated gas requires treatment before use, how conditioning systems work, and how operators use field gas to replace diesel and cut costs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>Field Gas Conditioning for Power Generation and Data Centers: How Operators Turn Stranded Gas Into Electricity</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/field-gas-conditioning-power-generation-data-centers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/field-gas-conditioning-power-generation-data-centers/</guid><description>Learn how oil and gas operators use field gas conditioning systems to generate reliable on-site electricity from associated gas, powering production facilities, remote sites, and data center loads.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>What Is Flare Gas Recovery? How Operators Capture and Monetize Flared Gas</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-flare-gas-recovery/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-flare-gas-recovery/</guid><description>Learn what flare gas recovery is, how flare gas capture systems work, the regulatory drivers behind zero routine flaring, and how producers monetize flared gas instead of burning it.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>NGL Stabilization and Crude Midstream Processing: How to Meet Tightening Specs Without Rebuilding Your Plant</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/crude-midstream-stabilization-ngl-recovery/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/crude-midstream-stabilization-ngl-recovery/</guid><description>Learn how midstream operators and upstream producers with high NGL-to-oil ratio crude use modular stabilization systems to meet pipeline specs, debottleneck existing plants, and recover NGL value without major capital projects.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Crude Conditioning and Stabilization</category></item><item><title>What Is Gas Lift in Oil and Gas? How It Works and Why Fuel Quality Determines Uptime</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-gas-lift-in-oil-and-gas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/what-is-gas-lift-in-oil-and-gas/</guid><description>Learn what gas lift is in oil and gas production, how gas lift compressor systems work, the different types of gas lift, and why fuel gas conditioning is critical to compressor uptime and well production.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>Tank Vapor Capture: How Upstream Operators Monetize Storage Tank Emissions</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/tank-vapor-capture-monetize-tank-emissions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/tank-vapor-capture-monetize-tank-emissions/</guid><description>Learn what tank vapor capture is, why storage tanks emit hydrocarbons, how capture systems work, and how operators convert tank vapors into fuel gas or Y-grade NGLs instead of venting or flaring.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>Modular Gas Processing Systems: Why Upstream Operators Are Moving Away from Permanent Plants</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/modular-gas-processing-skid-mounted-systems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/modular-gas-processing-skid-mounted-systems/</guid><description>Learn why modular, skid-mounted gas processing systems are replacing traditional permanent plants for upstream oil and gas operators — comparing capital cost, deployment speed, flexibility, and total operating economics.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>Methane Emissions Regulations in Oil and Gas: What Upstream Operators Must Know in 2026</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/methane-emissions-regulations-oil-gas-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/methane-emissions-regulations-oil-gas-2026/</guid><description>A comprehensive guide to U.S. methane and VOC emissions regulations affecting upstream oil and gas operators in 2026, including EPA NSPS OOOOb, state rules, and practical compliance strategies.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Regulatory</category></item><item><title>Field Gas Conditioning for Frac Fleets: Replacing Diesel with On-Site Fuel Gas</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/field-gas-conditioning-for-frac-fleets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/field-gas-conditioning-for-frac-fleets/</guid><description>Learn how field gas conditioning systems supply on-spec fuel gas to dual-fuel and dedicated gas frac fleets, reducing diesel consumption, lowering operating costs, and improving emissions performance.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item><item><title>Natural Gas Liquids Recovery in the Field: How Operators Maximize NGL Value Upstream</title><link>https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/natural-gas-liquids-recovery-field-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.pioneerenergy.com/resources/natural-gas-liquids-recovery-field-guide/</guid><description>Learn what natural gas liquids recovery is, how field NGL extraction works, what Y-grade NGLs are worth, and how modular field gas conditioning systems let operators capture liquids value without a gas processing plant.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Field Gas Conditioning</category></item></channel></rss>