The severe and still-mounting shortfall of electricity in oil country is something that will only be resolved when suppliers and users alike are aware of the needs and the limitations of the system. For E&P companies, communication is the key. by Al Pickett, special contributor The shift from vertical to more horizontal drilling in […]
Drilling Deeper: Spinning the Wheels
With a flurry of activity, both friendly and less-so, Basin operations are slowly but increasingly beginning to resemble the booming Basin we are used to. Energy is Priority for American Voters API President and CEO Jack Gerard highlighted the importance of American energy ahead of the first presidential debate. Gerard’s full remarks, as prepared […]
Broader Picture: Reports from EIA, Platts, and Global Data Nov 2016
Sept. 14 Current EIA estimates show DUC counts as of the end of August totaling 4,117 in the four oil-dominant regions (Bakken, Eagle Ford, Niobrara, and Permian) and 914 in the three natural gas-dominant regions (Haynesville, Marcellus, and Utica) that together account for nearly all U.S. tight oil and shale gas production. In the oil […]
New And Noteworthy: Nov 2016
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The State of Oil: Part 2
Anatomy of a Turnaround Two highly respected industry observers share insights into the recovery of 2017—a recovery that, if not “officially” in the works, is bound to unfold. The thing is, this recovery will be different from anything we’ve ever seen before. by Jesse Mullins For the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, fall means fresh […]
Standing Tall in 2016
It’s October of 2016, which means the latest Permian Basin International Oil Show is upon us. This year’s event promises to stand as tall as ever as the Permian Basin leads the industry out of its protracted downturn. by Tony Burke It has been two years since the last Permian Basin International Oil […]
iTankData Announces First Mobile App to Manage Oil Field Operations
iTankData Announces First Mobile App to Manage Oil Field Operations, to be rolled out at Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS), October 18-20 “This mobile app allows operators to monitor production specific to leases and pumper staff. By 7am each day, supervisors can direct field crew based on the current status of crude oil production […]
Decision 2016: How Fares O&G?
The stakes are set and they are indeed high, where the hydrocarbons crowd is concerned. Which candidate bodes best for energy? And do other considerations trump our key concern, given the mixed bag that each prospect represents? by J. Chase Beakley It has been an unlikely election season to say the very least. After […]
Well Servicing 2016: The Strong Survive
Stayin’ Alive in the service sector; Startups, innovation, and Ramen noodle budgets keep the doors open. by Paul Wiseman At his previous employer’s office (a multinational oilfield service behemoth) Randy Guice’s desk was near the elevator. From that vantage point he could observe newly laid-off employees being escorted glassy-eyed out the door, clutching […]
Getting the Big Picture
GIS mapping does more than scratch the surface. Managing assets and working around existing pipelines, wells, and environmental restrictions makes GIS more necessity than luxury. by Paul Wiseman Remember the days of carrying a Rand McNally road atlas in the car on road trips—madly flipping pages when crossing state lines and trying to find […]
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