We take a page from the people at Easily Amused and try to find some levity in whatever comes our way. Plutonic Relationship: No, he wasn’t an oilman. But he was a New Mexican, and a famous one, and one who chose to live his life in (or very near, as in Las Cruces) the […]
Ay Carumba!
The only surprises are happy surprises at a popular Midland eatery, and you can pop in there wearing your jacket that is a tent or a sleeping bag or a shelter. WHERE TO EAT: -Mex is the ultimate comfort food. Carumbas Spanish Inn, on Front Street in Midland, provides this comfort with a hearty helping […]
When Caution Counts Most
Winter is the season when driving can be most hazardous and deadly. Take a few moments to review some life-saving precautions. By Darrel Canada On December 5, 2013, I headed to Midland at 9:00 p.m. to be there for a large training class that my company was doing for one of our clients. All of […]
Planning the Right Employee Benefits to Retain Employees
By Bill Price Employee benefits or perks should be designed to encourage employees to remain on the job, think favorably about the company, and generally improve employee welfare. This is not a time to follow the status quo by just doing what is popular. Benefits should meet the needs of your employees, who may very […]
Subsurface Trespass Considered
In a previous issue, we discussed the question of subsurface trespass, which was before the Texas Supreme Court in the case styled FPL Farming Ltd. v. Environmental Processing Systems, L.C. In that case, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Beaumont held that the operator, Environmental Processing Systems, L.C., (“EPS”) was immune from subsurface trespass […]
From the President – February 2014
Injection Wells, NM Legislative Matters, and More Railroad Commissioner David Porter attended a town hall meeting in Azle, Texas, January 2nd, to listen to residents’ concerns regarding earthquakes in Parker County. Late last year, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced that it was sending seismic equipment and staff to Parker County to try to determine […]
From the Chairman of the Board – February 2014
Mexico’s Energy Reform Bill: The Aperatura Mexico’s government has taken the initial bold step to open up its energy sector to private investment. While the Energy Reform Bill was signed into law by Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto on December 21st, following approval by both houses of Congress and a majority of Mexico’s 31 states, secondary […]
Permian Artificial Lift & Production Optimization Congress 2014 – Discount for PBOG Subscribers
March 26-27 | Houston | Texas EXCLUSIVE *15% DISCOUNT FOR PBOG SUBSCRIBERS REGISTER HERE & SAVE $269.85 Dear PBOG Readers, Millions of dollars are spent by Permian operators yearly on tackling obstructive scale, H2S, paraffin and corrosion in the wellbore, making the successful and cost-effective application of chemical treatment programs and mitigation of chemical failures […]
Game Changer
Starting with the idea that the burgeoning Permian Basin is expanding its horizons, we kick off this series that will carry on for two more issues. The given here is success—there’s no questioning the Permian Basin’s success. Our subject is its staying power and depth—how dependably and deeply does it sustain the region? How is […]
Workovers
Be It Resolved January is the month of new beginnings and New Year’s Resolutions, and if you’re doing great with a resolution to stop smoking or lose weight, more power to you. Of course, logic dictates that those who make less lofty or less ambitious goals will be likelier to succeed. We found some of […]
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