Despite the global oil and gas industry experiencing a 15 percent quarter-on-quarter decrease in the total number of contracts, from 1,596 in Q3 2024 to 1,353 in Q4 2024, the overall contract value remained stable, driven by the announcement of some major contracts in Africa, revealed GlobalData, a data and analytics company. A recent GlobalData report reveals […]
Engagement and Advocacy—Necessary in Good Times and Bad
Isn’t it great to have a President who understands the importance of abundant, reliable, and affordable energy!!! And it’s great to have a federal administration that finally recognizes that energy dominance is United States security! Yes, many of President Trump’s executive actions have helped and will help boost energy production. Not just any energy, but […]
Count of frac crews in Permian Basin increases slightly in past year
In its rig count update this week, Enverus said the number of frac crews in Permian Basin has increased slightly since a year ago. As of March 7, Enverus said there were 106 frac crews in Permian Basin (of 182 across the U.S.) compared to 102 a year ago. Also as of March 7, there […]
Commissioner Wright to speak at TAEP meeting in Wichita Falls
Jim Wright of Orange Grove, commissioner of the Railroad Commission of Texas, will be featured speaker at a meeting of Texas Alliance of Energy Producers April 14-15 in Wichita Falls. The TAEP will conduct its expo and trade show for industry leaders, exhibitors and energy professionals. The two-day event will be held at Wichita Falls […]
Elk Range Royalties acquires assets in Permian Basin, Eagle Ford
Dallas-based Elk Range Royalties said recently it acquired Newton Financial Corp., Concord Oil and Mission Oil. Collectively they own mineral and royalty interests across the Permian Basin in west Texas and Eagle Ford in south Texas. The company’s announcement said, “This strategic transaction expands Elk Range’s footprint across premier oil and gas producing regions in […]
Improving Plugging and Abandonment Procedures
Daily news feeds and internet searches abound with abundant negative images about the oil and gas industry. These images feed the negative messaging that anti-fossil fuel groups are eager to magnify. In response, regulators add regulations—often without industry input. If the industry is going to rehabilitate its image, it must demonstrate its desire to be […]
Count of drilling rigs declines for third straight week in Permian Basin
Count of active drilling rigs decreased for the third straight week in Permian Basin, according to the weekly report of March 21 from Baker Hughes. There were 300 rigs in Permian Basin – down 1 from 301 the previous week and down 15 from 315 year ago. Also as of March 21, there were 280 […]
EIA report: Natural gas pipeline capacity increases by 17.8 Bcfd in 2024
U.S. Energy Information Administration said last week natural gas pipeline capacity increased by 17.8 Bcfd in 2024. Total pipeline capacity of interstate and intrastate additions surpassed the previous year’s additions for the second straight year. In its latest natural gas pipeline projects tracker, EIA said major projects in Permian, Eagle Ford in south Texas, Appalachia […]
Voyager makes majority investment in Midland’s Tejas Completion Services
Houston-based Voyager Interests, private equity firm specializing in energy services and equipment investments, said last week it made a majority investment in Midland’s Tejas Completion Services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tejas provides specialty pumping and related services, including acid and completion chemicals, mixing plant services, and thru-tubing services. Tejas, largest independent […]
Top Hand 2024: Honoring Our Own
The PBPA’s Top Hand Award for 2024 went to a much deserving recipient, Dennis Johnson MIDLAND, TEXAS—Highlighting an evening full of fond wishes, memories, stories, recognition, celebration, and an outpouring of good will, Midland’s own Dennis Johnson accepted the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s Top Hand Award for 2024 here at a gala ceremony at the […]
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