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PBOG is the Official Publication of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and is published monthly by Zachry Publications, LP.

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OPINION: Energy at the Crossroads

September 1, 2022 by PBOG

By Jesse Mullins Will ESG win the day and welcome O&G into the Climate Change fold, converting O&G’s leadership into the Green Movement’s biggest cheerleaders? Or is the Energy Transition slipping a gear as the country barrels toward 2024… or 2030… or 2050… or whatever target date means most to the faithful. We opine. The words you […]

Filed Under: Environmental, Safety and Training, Featured Article, Industry Analysis, Online Exclusive

Executive Hiring

August 11, 2022 by PBOG

Hire right because the penalties of hiring wrong are huge. —Ray Dalio   In September of 2021, I cautioned readers to take care in hiring executives. The article was titled Buyer Beware. In that article I pointed out tips for reviewing resumes. I wrote about a specific situation, and it is worth discussing again. I […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Human Resources

Create a Climate of Truth

July 7, 2022 by PBOG

As promised, I want to talk about the Brutal Facts of Leadership. Often, your HR lady is the one that brings you those brutal facts regarding employees’ desires, and more often, than your managers bring you hard-to-hear information. In Chapter 5 of Good to Great, author Jim Collins addresses the need for leaders to be […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Human Resources

Mister Sandman

June 13, 2022 by PBOG

Amid the shifting landscape of the oil patch over the last two-plus years, completions have been among the sectors most buffeted by the changes. And frac sand is right in the middle of the storm. Frac sand suppliers have re-engineered, refocused, and reduced, only to quickly begin ramping back up as demand shot up in […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Industry Analysis, Trade Talk

If You Want to Go Places, Seat Assignments are Critical

June 9, 2022 by PBOG

This month I want to address the idea of getting the Right People in the Right Seat on the Bus. However, before I get started, and my reader may drift off, I will begin by highlighting a new resource to assist your organization with Human Resources (HR). I want to tell you about a fantastic […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Human Resources

Building Momentum

June 6, 2022 by PBOG

In 2020 and the first half of 2021, finding work was the biggest problem in the oil patch. Now, finding workers is a greater challenge, but longtime firms like Saulsbury Industries are holding their own as the construction field roars back to life. Jeremy Nelson, vice president of operations for Saulsbury Industries, said the company […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Industry Analysis, Trade Talk

Where has Professionalism Gone?

May 12, 2022 by PBOG

Loose lips sink ships. Less is more in professional communication. Being clear and concise is the key. There is no need to fill the air with words that might get you in trouble. What is said cannot be taken back once it is out, either in conversation or in writing, including on social media. I […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Human Resources

Finding a Fit

May 9, 2022 by PBOG

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity across the United States surpassed an eight-year high in 2021, marking a dramatic recovery from the pandemic-led price crash in 2020. Yet, the last time oil prices were as consistently over $100 per barrel, in 2012-2014, the rig count was dramatically higher than it has been to start 2022. S&P […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Mergers and Acquisitions

Luncheon Speaker: TCEQ Commissioner Emily Lindley, March 17, Midland Petroleum Club

April 26, 2022 by PBOG

TCEQ Commissioner Emily Lindley addressed the membership of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) in the Midland Petroleum Club as keynote speaker for its March 17 luncheon. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is the environmental agency for the state. TCEQ employs approximately 2,800 workers who are located in 16 regional offices around Texas and […]

Filed Under: Industry Analysis Tagged With: PBPA

The Costs of Termination

April 25, 2022 by PBOG

Deep Dive: People are your most expensive line item. How do you save money? Pay attention to turnover rates. This month we address critical issues to keep in mind when hiring and firing staff. Is anyone an At-Will employee? Can you fire an employee just because? Is it the right thing to do to provide […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Human Resources

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