Chris Smithson
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Smithson graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He joined CROFT’s Engineering Team in 2011, with a vision to improve CROFT products and designs for production equipment. During Mr. Smithson's tenure with CROFT, he was promoted several times, and currently holds the role of Chief Technology Officer. Under his leadership, the CROFT Team has launched multiple new product lines; CROFT’s Chemical Injection System (for which he personally received a patent), Fuel-gas Conditioning System, and Ambient Cooling System, as well as improving the designs of the Gas Sweetening System and Joule Thomson System product lines. Mr. Smithson’s expertise and leadership include consulting on multiple oil and gas projects around the world, plus CROFT’s technology advancements by implementing the latest 3D CAD design/analysis software, product data management, along with process simulation software for Chemical and Hydrocarbon processes. Ultimately, Mr. Smithson’s main focus is to continue to improve CROFT’s products and designs to meet industry demand.
In the vast and intricate world of the oil and gas industry, understanding specific equipment and processes can be daunting for many. Wikipedia, the go-to source for quick definitions, describes a workover rig in the following manner: “The term workover is used to refer to any oil well intervention involving invasive techniques, such as wireline, […]
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Introduction The discussion involved industry experts who shared insights on the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of utilizing natural gas for fracking operations. The participants included Cameron Croft, CEO of Croft Production Systems, Chris Smithson, CTO (Chief Technology Officer), and Caleb GK, Senior Technician. The Need for Fracking and Advantages of Natural Gas Chris and […]
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Natural gas is a hydrocarbon gas mixture primarily composed of methane but can also include small amounts of other gasses like ethane, propane, and butane. This fossil fuel forms over millions of years through the compression and heating of plants and animal remains buried underground. It is found in underground rock formations, and its extraction […]
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Yannelyz: We’re back here with Chris to talk about acid and sour gas today. So Chris, what is acid gas? What is Acid Gas? Chris: Acid gas refers to a hydrocarbon stream where the components that are in the gas contain CO2 and also some amount of H2S. Yannelyz: What is sour gas? What […]
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Yannelyz Covarrubias: I’m here with Chris today, and he’s going to be talking about the composition of natural gas. So, Chris, what is natural gases? What is natural Gas? Chris Smithson: So, natural gas is actually a mixture of multiple different compounds, primarily hydrocarbons. And they come in a couple of different sizes of hydrocarbons […]
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We are excited to attend the 30th Anniversary Summit for NAPE and look forward to a memorable and inspiring occasion. With years of experience and knowledge to share, this summit will be the perfect opportunity for industry leaders and professionals to network, collaborate, and explore new strategies for success. From discussions about up-and-coming trends to […]
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In this blog, we are going to pry open natural gas as a whole and really get into what is inside it. What makes up natural gas?
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This virtual roundtable discussion explores topics related to processes and equipment used in CO2 and H2S removal.
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This virtual roundtable discussion explores topics related to processes and equipment used in CO2 and H2S removal.
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Get answers to our client’s most frequently asked questions about our Fuel Gas Conditioning System (FCS)
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This virtual roundtable discussion explores topics related to production and processing with subject matter experts across the oil and gas industry.
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Get answers to our client’s most frequently asked questions about our Fuel Gas Conditioning System (FCS)
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This case study will focus on treating fuel gas for gas lifts utilizing CROFT’s Fuel Gas Conditioning System.
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This webinar provides education on fuel gas and JTs. Our Director of Engineering focuses on cleaning up fuel gas and getting natural gas to pipeline specification.
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Get answers to our client’s most frequently asked questions about filtration for amine plants, glycol dehydrators, and coalescing filters.
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This case study will focus on optimizing filtration for amine plants and glycol dehydrators, therefore decreasing shutdown time and saving money.
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This webinar provides education on fuel gas and JTs. Our Director of Engineering focuses on cleaning up fuel gas and getting natural gas to pipeline specification.
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This webinar focuses on cutting costs related to LACT Units and Meter Runs as well as sizing and trouble shooting.
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Croft Production Systems offers skid-mounted Joule Thomson Systems that simultaneously reduces the water dew point of gas, recovers valuable hydrocarbon liquids, and lowers the BTU
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This case study will focus on CROFTs Joule Thomson System reducing the BTU while treating gas utilized for fuel purposes in compressor engines.
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