Will Midland/Odessa become a part of the “Corridor to the Pacific”? It will if more people like Buddy Sipes climb on that train. It’s a big vision for a guy who’s had some other clearly defined aims, most of them in Permian Basin oil and gas. By Al Pickett, special contributor Play it where it […]
Making the Transition
Growth is a good thing, certainly, and here in the Basin, growth has been had in abundance. But growth comes with complications and challenges as well. We spoke with three professionals to get their advice for small- to mid-sized companies that are… Making the Transition By Jesse Mullins If there’s one thing we’ve noticed, as […]
The Changing Dynamic
While the size of the prize in the Permian Basin is now greater than ever in my lifetime, the bar is set higher than ever for those who aspire to attain the prize. I am told that the late 1950s was a great time to be in the Permian Basin, but I did not show […]
News Reviews – April 2014
After successful open seasons, Medallion Pipeline said it will build a crude oil pipeline, Wolfcamp Connector, and its southward extension, the Reagan Gathering Extension, in West Texas. Irving-based Medallion expects to place both pipelines in service by the end of 2014. The combined gathering system will extend about 112 miles through the Midland Basin at […]
Shale Gas Biz Gets “Verification”
DNV GL launches what it calls the first “global, risk-based shale development verification service.” Houston-based DNV GL, an independent foundation whose stated mission is one of “safeguarding life, property, and the environment,” announced March 12 the launch of a comprehensive, tailor-made independent verification service based on the provisions of its Recommended Practice for Risk Management […]
PBPA Matters: Habitat Conservation Hits 2.5 Million Acres
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approves oil and gas industry Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances By the time this issue appears, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) may have already announced its intentions as to whether or not it will list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as an endangered species. In the meanwhile, however, […]
PBPA Matters: New Mexico Legislative Wrapup
By Mike Miller The New Mexico Legislative Session came to a close at noon on Feb. 20. The session ended in a flurry and in the end 91 bills were passed along with four constitutional amendments. Of the 91 bills, all but two of them were passed in the last 2 ½ days of the […]
The Making of a Well: Part 1
That’s what we’re all about, right? So here’s our primer on that great invention—actually a family of inventions—the American-made and American-perfected (and Texas and New Mexico mastered) oil well. This month, we cover everything short of raising the derrick. [Editor’s Note: This article, as well as our HR IQ column in this same issue, are […]
Rx for O&G
Remediation–the remedying of oil spills and other oil and gas mishaps–is an industry unto itself, and one that makes great sense for companies wanting to protect the bottom line and maintain a squeaky clean image to boot. by Hanaba Munn Welch Don’t cry over spilt oil. Remediate it. “Remediation,” in the context of oil and […]
When Water Becomes a Commodity
The deeper that the Permian Basin enters into the current expansion, the greater the role that water plays in the overall dynamic. Whether the question is supply, or conservation, or treatment, or disposal, water issues are a rising tide. Understanding the “water cycle” is a key to keeping the tap turned on. By Al Pickett, […]
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