In some ways minerals and land people have less availability of AI and massive databases than their coworkers in geology and engineering. That’s because engineers and geologists lean on extensive internal and external monitoring systems to gather their data, which can then be examined and used by AI for automation and for human input. For landmen, much of their information … [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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Gone Global
On one hand there are domestic companies looking to markets around the world. On the other, international companies are establishing Texas roots. In both cases the Permian Basin is home to increasing service connections of an international persuasion. One … [Read More]
My, How Time Flies
A few months back, I alluded to the fact of how long I’ve been writing the safety column for PBOG magazine. I thought I started writing the column 2020, yet it turns out to be since July of 2019. I have realized that it is a difficult task to stay fresh, even … [Read More]
Rising Tide
It should surprise no one that this year’s UTPB Energy in Water Conference was the most well attended yet. Brian Ward of APATEQ observes, “There is no comparison to the expert discussions, the tremendous networking opportunities, and the hospitality is … [Read More]