Greetings and salutations! We will be talking about the internal woes of most safety professionals at some point in their career. For those unaware of the story of my introduction as a safety professional in the oilfield, I will give you a brief background. Some may retort, “If you are in safety, you are not familiar with the definition of 'brief.'” I will accept that … [Read More]
A Question of Fixed Versus Floating Interest
The Texas Supreme Court recently requested full briefing in a petition for review from the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso, titled Clifton, et al. v. Johnson, et … [Read More]
2024 Outlook: Mixed, But Promising
In releasing its 2024 Outlook in January, Enverus researchers and prognosticators see a decline in the huge merger and acquisition frenzy of the previous year, and … [Read More]
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Oil’s Well that Ends Well
Most shale wells, regardless of lateral length, produce furiously for the first several months, then start a downward trajectory that’s accompanied by rising levels of gas and sand. This combination means that lift methods must also evolve along the well’s … [Read More]
Court Rulings and Your Company: What to Watch For
The U.S. Supreme Court and many other courts make decisions that affect businesses and their employees. Writing about Human Resource Management (HRM) is challenging, given the constant legal changes. Of course, the Supreme Court cases affect all the states, … [Read More]
Permian People
Hirings, promotions, and other personnel matters in the nation's biggest oil patch—or in companies who do business here. Craig Morford, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for Exxon Mobil Corporation, an oil and energy company, … [Read More]