The exhibits have been broken down and trucked away—over a month ago, in fact—and the thousands of attendees have moved on to daily routines, but memories linger. This prodigious biennial event known as the Permian Basin International Oil Show makes an impact on all who experience it. On Day One of the three day (Oct. 17-19) event I encountered Larry S. Richards, president … [Read More]
Looking Ahead to 2024
The year 2023 brought members of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association another year of record production met with another year of legislative, regulatory, and … [Read More]
Integrate data and streamline analysis for improved performance
Uncover new strategies for high-performing unconventional wells Facing tight margins and the pressure to continuously increase productivity, operators in … [Read More]
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Endeavoring to Make a Difference
We live in interesting times. What the world has taught us since Covid is that nothing that one might expect to happen, will happen. Rather, what happens is something altogether unexpected. WTI was supposed to climb above $100 before year's end. As this … [Read More]
OPINION: The Reason for the Season as a Reason for Reflection
This being the beginning of the Christmas season, with so many people thinking thoughts of the “reason for the season,” now seems as good an occasion as any to step back from the issues of the oilfield and take a broader view—a view of ourselves and where we … [Read More]
Ongoing Research Boosts Refrac Results in the Permian and Elsewhere
Three realities are converging in many basins to encourage more producers to refracture existing wells. One is that, other than in the Permian Basin, the best prospects have been drilled, so that newer wells are costing more to drill while producing less. … [Read More]