Well, at the writing of this article, the Permian Basin, specifically Midland and Odessa, are still abuzz with the excitement of a Presidential visit. From those who lined the Airport perimeter fence to catch a glimpse of Airforce One’s arrival, to those who lined the streets of Odessa to see the impressive motorcade of black Chevy Suburbans transporting secret service agents, … [Read More]
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Rule-Making Requires Effort, and PBPA Plays a Part
This has certainly been a difficult first half of 2020 for oil and gas producers in the Permian Basin. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the subsequent … [Read More]
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Let the Sun Shine In
Historically, the word “environmental” in the oil patch has had the connotation of inconvenience, hassle, and extra cost. Today, several things are converging to … [Read More]
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Risk
From the inception of the oilfield, risk has been a part of the business. Most everyone agrees that the first oil well in the world was drilled by Colonel Edwin Drake in Pennsylvania in 1859, a whopping 21 meters in depth, which equals 68’ 10”. However, that … [Read More]
Reducing Water Transfer Costs at Remote Fracking Sites with Open Secure Automation
Fracking uses highly pressurized water, mud and sand to fracture shale until it releases the oil or gas trapped within its layers. Ensuring a continuous supply of the millions of gallons of water needed for this operation is a logistical challenge that is … [Read More]
There’s Green in “Clean”
With ESG becoming the new EBITDA in the eyes of stockholders and investors, environmental companies—as the “E” in ESG—are finding more interest in their services. That’s helping them somewhat in weathering what is becoming the “Year of the Black Swan,” … [Read More]
