As pressure pumpers and other operatives in the frac industry reach the limits of physics in their business, they're finding that new approaches may hold the main keys to greater efficiency. In 2019, the pressure is on in the completions business. By Paul Wiseman The year 2019 began with the the frac industry under pressure as a whole, and pressure pumpers were no … [Read More]
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Big Spring, Moviemaking Mecca
by Jesse Mullins BIG SPRING, TEXAS—Members of the cast and crew of The Iron Orchard descended upon Big Spring, Texas, in late February as part of their publicity … [Read More]
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Legislature Picks Up Pace
Oil Industry Keeps Watchful Eye on High-Impact Proposals by Julie Anderson As March came to a close, Texas lawmakers had cleared one major hurdle: March … [Read More]
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How To Achieve Required Top of Cement in Challenging Permian Basin Wells
Sponsored Post: Well productivity and profitability are influenced by the decisions you make every step of the way—that includes your cementing job. Cement quality is key to well performance and integrity, especially in the Permian, where 80 percent of … [Read More]
Testing the Waters
Water is the talk of the Basin. Where water goes, or does not go, seems to sway as many decisions as does any other factor. By Jesse Mullins Is it possible that any industry moves faster than the oil and gas industry? When did O&G become a … [Read More]
Character Matters
The prime mover behind Midland Energy, S. Javaid Anwar, was feted by a full house as the PBPA bestowed its highest lifetime honor, the Top Hand Award, on this deserving recipient. MIDLAND, TEXAS—This year's year's Top Hand Award Banquet honoring S. Javaid … [Read More]
