Let's look back to WWII.... By 1944, unemployment was less than 2 percent, and this was the first time women were encouraged to work outside the home. Also, when labor demand is high, wages will rise. Those left behind, much less those on the front line, experienced high levels of anxiety, whether we named it or not back then. I'll ask of those who are of mature age: Did you … [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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Step Change
Click here to listen to the Audio version of this story! Stand on a lease road in West Texas long enough and you will eventually see the entire history of the oilfield in one glance: a decades-old pumpjack still stroking, newer equipment tied into … [Read More]
The Big Three of OFS: How They Fared Q1
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 … [Read More]
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]