Kelsie Augustin
External Affairs Intern, Cabot Oil & Gas

Information is the lifeblood of the oil and gas industry and several highly use oil and gas apps now exist to nourish the supply of data needed.

There’s no question that, in today’s world, smartphones, tablets, and iPads are making life vastly easier, especially if you’re an information nerd. People who are interested in learning about the goings on in the oil and gas world will find there are now several oil and gas apps that can bring exceedingly useful information to them quickly and easily.

Below we’ve listed some of the most useful oil and gas apps with at least a four-star rating.

Oil Handbook:

This free calculator app is a useful tool for people who are curious about conversions between different types of oil. Some of the functions of this app are an energy calculator for computing energy density, an oil price estimator, equity valuation tool, and many other calculators that are good for on-the-spot calculations.

Best For: Those who want to be able to quickly calculate information without having to remember every formula

Price: Free

Link: Google Play Store

The Schumberger Oilfield Glossary:

This glossary puts a list of technical oilfield terms at your fingertips. Many of the definitions also come with interactive graphics and case studies that illustrate the concepts. While it does require a Wifi or data connection, this resource is an invaluable app to have when brushing up on old terminology or looking up the latest new terms. You also receive a copy of the Schlumberger Technology Journal when you download the Android version.

Best For: Those who are interested in staying on top of all the terminology that is unique to the oil and gas field

Price: Free

Link: iTunes & Google Play Store

Oil & Gas News:

This oil and gas news app is a project of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA). This app keeps a running list of all the latest news with a special focus on the United States’ shale plays. A unique feature of this app is the calendar of upcoming industry events including everything from large conferences to meet & greets with legislators.

Best For: People who want to stay up to date on shale’s status in the states

Price: Free

Link: iTunes

World Oil & Gas:

This international news app keeps track of the big events going on worldwide. It includes case studies and reports organized by topic, digital training courts, video lectures from industry leaders, and a global calendar of the big oil and gas events worldwide. This app sets itself apart by being integrated with both Twitter and LinkedIn. By connecting these accounts to this app, you can get networking recommendations based on your work experience.

Best For: Job-seekers and everyone who works in the oil and gas industry

Price: Free

Link: Google Play Store & iTunes

RigData Mobile:

This interactive map app shows the status and location of all drilling rigs in the United States. It then provides information on the company that built it, contact information, lease information, total depth and more. This app uses RigData’s database of information to stay up to date.

Best For: Those interested in finding out about rigs outside of their immediate area

Price: Free

Link: Google Play Store & iTunes

Oil & Gas Financial Journal:

This app is the digital version of the Oil & Gas Financial Journal, a magazine that focuses on the financial health of the industry. It provides news and analysis on unconventional oil and gas, midstream, upstream, capital, the oil markets, mergers and acquisitions in the field, and corporate information. This app also provides an easy way to keep track of the industry’s stock market performance.

Best For: Those interested in investing in oil and gas

Price: Free

Link: Google Play Store & iTunes

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