The first quarter of 2026 has offered a revealing snapshot of the oilfield services (OFS) sector, as Halliburton, SLB, and Baker Hughes each reported results shaped by geopolitical disruption, shifting capital flows, and an evolving energy landscape. While all three firms delivered respectable profitability—and in some cases beat expectations—the underlying story is one of … [Read More]
On the Regulatory Front Lines
We share here the remarks from Ben Shepperd, President of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, on the occasion of the Association's Feb. 19 membership … [Read More]
The “Missing Link” in Rig Connectivity
The "Missing Link" in Rig Connectivity While many automation providers offer "general industrial" solutions, ICP DAS USA has captured the Permian market by … [Read More]
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The Basin: Where History Abounds
Click here to listen to the Audio version of this story! In a past life I spent many years occupied full time in writing/editing/researching about the American West and its people, past and present, and I'm always surprised at how many … [Read More]
The Yates Field at 100
Click here to listen to the Audio version of this story! In the long and eventful history of the Permian Basin, few discoveries carry the weight—and the enduring legacy—of the Yates Field. Discovered in 1926, the Yates Field not only transformed a … [Read More]
Five Real Challenges of Safety
This month we examine the top five enemies of safety and training—aside from lack of follow up, which deserves a category of its own. Complacency How do you measure complacency? Or can you even measure it? You can sometimes recognize it. Is that … [Read More]