Those words were the theme of the 2018 Permian Basin International Oil Show, and they summed up the mood nicely. By Jesse Mullins ODESSA, TEXAS—For three full days—the entire run of the 2018 Permian Basin International Oil Show—the rains fell and the drizzle drizzled and the mists mystified. Such was the weather that huge crowds […]
Old School: The Service Sector Knows What Works
The oil price uptick of the past year or more, welcome as it was, has been slow to penetrate labor-intensive sectors like oilfield service. By Paul Wiseman “Prices back five years ago, six years ago were decent on the pulling unit side, but they went way down and they haven’t come up to where they […]
Maker’s Marks
At places like ADS (Air Drilling Solutions) and Henry Pumps—manufacturing kinds of places—the race is to the swift and the battle is to the strong. If, that is, we think of “swift” as streamlined and “strong” as adaptable. By Paul Wiseman How does a Scottish Highlander end up in Midland, Texas, presiding over a company […]
PBPA Annual Meeting
Rallying for the Cause When the 56th Annual Meeting of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association convened Oct. 24-25 in Midland, the stakes were set, the objectives were identified, and the challenge was laid down. Photography by Ali Slaughter MIDLAND, TEXAS—A packed house greeted the speakers and panelists at the 56th annual meeting of the Permian […]
Overturned Expectations
Sometimes the expected result is not what we get. That’s how the word “disruptive” entered the business world’s vocabulary. And overturned expectations go beyond matters of technology. In this month’s assemblage of articles, the idea of “things taking a turn” could be thought of as a unifying thread. These are the full versions of the […]
Oilfield Trash: A Personal Reminiscence
by Bobby Weaver During the 1950s and ’60s I was a part of the hard working, hard drinking group of oilfield of hands in the Permian Basin who were generally referred to as “oilfield trash” by outsiders. In those days Odessa had the reputation as the rough and ready working man’s town while Midland, only […]
Spudding In
Recollections of the old “Fort Worth Spudder” and other early-day portable drilling machines. by Bobby Weaver Probably the most recognizable imagery related to the oil field is a towering derrick. That was especially true in the early days of the industry, when it was not uncommon to see a veritable forest of those derricks clustered […]
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GET IT
Get it, toss it in your truck, and then you’ll have it whether at home or on the road. It’s called the Etekcity 4-Pack Portable Outdoor LED Camping Lanterns set. The manufacturer describes it as “ultra-bright, and durable, with 30 individual low-powered LED bulbs, designed for a long lifespan.” It’s collapsible. Unlike some things […]
DO IT
The Tejano Super Car Show returns to the Ector County Fairgrounds Nov. 17-18. Besides the world championship custom cars, you can see trucks, motorcycles, and even lowrider custom bicycles—all displayed in six buildings. Three stages will feature entertainment. There are food booths and vendors. Includes the “Texas Death Match Car Hop.” You’ve gotta see this […]
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