I am finishing this article on April 15, and I was so delighted to pay my taxes this year. The more you make, the more you are taxed, and if you are 65 or older, the more you pay for Medicare. Our younger workers have no idea what will happen when they turn 65 and want to keep working, but not for an employer full-time or at least more than 50 percent. Those mature workers must … [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 Lay of the Land
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, … [Read More]
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]