WHERE TO EAT One good way to start an argument in Midland,Texas, is to talk about barbecue. Everyone has their favorite, and “By God!” their favorite should be your favorite too… or harsh words will fly. Now, I must have been blessed with an extra “yum” gene, as I’ve yet to enter a barbecue joint […]
Permian Basics: A collection of facts and curiosities about the attention-getting Permian Basin, drawn from a variety of sources
Increasing interest in the Permian Basin from entities and individuals outside our region has given rise to more reportage and analysis of our prolific play. We share some snippets and a factoid or two. A Place of Plenty As we did last issue in this space, we share here a snippet from “The Imperishable Permian […]
From the General Counsel: The “Wash-Out” Debate
Lessees who pay overriding royalty interests are obliged to continue honoring those ORIs with every lease renewal or extension, without exception. Or are they? That’s now a question for the state’s Supreme Court. Do pesky overrides give you issues? The Supreme Court may soon provide a solution to that particular problem. The high Court has […]
From the President: Worth Your Time
Fall is shaping up as a critical time for our industry, where regulatory policy-making is concerned. Companies are advised to be ready to express themselves on proposed changes when the opportunities arise. As summer rolls on and the Legislature reconvenes for transportation issues, planning is underway in Austin for a series of regulatory and legislative […]
From the Chairman: New Mexico’s New Directions
The Land of Enchantment is “open for business” with ground rules that are clear and reasonable – and maybe even deserving of consideration beyond New Mexico’s borders. Just when you thought the political season was over (the 3rd special session is still in progress in Austin as I write), the campaign season is upon us. […]
Businesses Push to Keep Pace With the Still-Surging Boom Across the Region
Chevron Comes Closer Austin-based Swinerton Builders Texas has been named as the builder of the state-of-the-art office complex and campus that Chevron is to develop in Midland. The campus will support Chevron’s goal of providing a world-class facility for its West Texas Permian Basin operations, allowing them to attract talented new employees and support future […]
Opportunistic Times
One proposed pipeline looks “in,” another looks “out,” and Pioneer hits big with a Martin County well. Centurion Pipeline, subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Co., announced an open season to solicit shipper commitments to a proposed Cline Shale pipeline system. Customers interested in transporting crude oil from Irion, Sterling, Coke, Tom Green, and Mitchell counties to […]
The Rentals Boom
The oilfield equipment rental industry finds opportunities and competition abound in thriving times. Photos and Story by Paul Wiseman, special contributor As the rust belt continues to jettison inhabitants, hurling them at high speed toward the deep flowing wells of the Permian Basin, many newcomers in the service industry land at the corner of Opportunity […]
Going With the Flow
Fluid management grows through fracturing and horizontal drilling. By M.D. Wiseman Fluid management is one of the fastest-growing aspects of the oil industry in North America. Driven by the growth of fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques, both of which rely heavily on oilfield fluids, demand for fluid services has grown rapidly over the last decade. […]
To Beat the HEAT
With blisteringly hot days being the summertime norm, the oilfield–a place where technology is king–needed technology to cope with triple-digit temperatures. And it is getting it. By Al Pickett, special contributor The thermometer is topping 100 degrees and it seems even hotter working on a drilling rig in the hot West Texas sun. In other […]
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