The Permian never really needed sand. It needed fractures that stayed open, hydrocarbons that could move, and an economic reason to keep doing it. As completions become more specialized and mature wells get a second look, the question is changing: What happens when the industry stops assuming sand is the answer? Increasingly, we’re asking: What job needs to be done? For an … [Read More]
What to Expect: A Q&A with PBPA President Ben Shepperd
On Aug. 8, PB Oil and Gas Magazine visited with PBPA President Ben Shepperd about the format and topics of this year's Annual Meeting. PBOG Magazine: I … [Read More]
The Controller Driving the Next Generation of Oilfield Operations
In the Permian Basin region oil and gas operations have become more connected, automated, and data-driven as operators look for new ways to improve efficiency across … [Read More]
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Giving It the Gas
In 1920, when Frank T. Pickrell and Haymon Krupp drilled Santa Rita Number 1, oil was the only thing on their minds. Any natural gas it produced was purely flaring fodder. That attitude continued for almost a hundred years. But now, with LNG, data centers, … [Read More]
Where the Basin Convenes
The 64th Annual Meeting of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association will give all those in attendance the chance to listen to and ask questions of a variety of experts who will present on the top issues confronting the industry. Attendees will also benefit from … [Read More]
Once You Get the Job
Once you get the job, remember this: getting hired is only the beginning. Landing a good position takes effort. Keeping it—and building a reputation that lasts—takes even more. Many human resources and business communication textbooks devote plenty of … [Read More]