It may seem hard to believe, but in the history of energy production in America we find ourselves but two decades short of the centenary of hydraulic fracturing. This process, commonly referred to as frac'ing, had its origins in the 1940s but has evolved into a major technology used in the oil and gas industry today. Practiced across a variety of basins, reservoirs, and … [Read More]
Crucial Times for a Crucial Industry
My name is Jeff Sparks and I am your new chairman at the Permian Basin Petroleum Association. I am humbled when I reflect on the truly great leaders the PBPA has had … [Read More]
CO2 Conference
A huge percentage of horizontal wells are non-commercial in 10-15 years. What do you do next to preserve your asset? Consider CO2 storage, EOR and produced water. … [Read More]
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Permian People December 2024
December 2024: Hirings, promotions, and other personnel matters in the nation's biggest oil patch—or in companies who do business here. SM Energy Company announced Sept. 9 that Beth McDonald had been appointed as its Executive Vice President … [Read More]
The 4-Day Work Week in the Oil Patch
I once heard a quote that sums up the oilfield work week: "It's only two more workdays til Monday.” Unless the world is planning to change, work does not stop in the Oil Patch on Friday, much less on Saturday or Sunday. For families in the Permian … [Read More]
Oil’s Eternal Optimist
MIDLAND, TEXAS—When Harold Hamm and a few members of his executive staff sat down with PB Oil and Gas Magazine in the Petroleum Museum in this oil-centric capital one sunny day this fall, the founder and leader of Continental Resources was keeping a timetable … [Read More]