AI has been at the forefront of daily investment news the past year. Nvidia this, OpenAI that. More recently, the power needs of AI have been getting column space and breathy podcast time too. Globally, AI power demand needs have been putting pressure on utilities and governments to come up with more energy production. In […]
Freedom From OPEC Starts by Investing in the Permian
Freedom from OPEC has been high on the American agenda for 23 years now. The Permian Basin is at the heart of the mission to secure American energy security. As an investor, I look for unique value propositions. The Permian, as the last significantly growing U.S. oil basin, is overlooked and underappreciated by most investors. […]
Powering Profitability: Financial Tips for Evolving Times
Like many industries globally, the oil and gas sector in the Permian Basin faces challenges that are impacting companies’ operations and growth. Key among these are rising operational costs, supply chain constraints, and shifting investor preferences. In fact, a trend has emerged among large national banks and investors as they shift their lending and investment […]
Overtime and Bonus Pay for Nonexempt Employees
Several years ago, I wrote on this topic of overtime and bonus pay for nonexempt employees, and I continue to have clients ask about these matters. This is super easy to understand if employers will take the time to review the Department of Labor’s (DOL) webpage, review the easy-to-read Fact Sheets, listen to your Human […]
OFS Jobs Continue to Climb
The Energy Workforce and Technology Council released its monthly jobs report on Nov. 7, indicating an addition of 1,736 oil & gas jobs to the Oilfield Service Industry, bringing its total to 652,874, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after adjustments to September numbers and analysis. In comparison to the […]
Outlook for 2024: Four Trends to Watch in Oil and Gas
It’s been a successful 2023, in which the oil and gas industry has continued to win back investors and position itself as a key player of energy transition. This article looks ahead at four trends in 2024 proving to be a year full of opportunity and challenges. We’d like to offer the following insights from […]
APA adding sixth drilling rig in Permian Basin in fourth quarter
Houston-based APA Corp. recently said its upstream capital investment in fourth quarter is about $500 million, including increased activity in Permian Basin. APA is adding a sixth drilling rig in 4Q in Permian. Production of 412,000 boed in 3Q reflects quarterly growth in each operating area, including 10 percent in Permian Basin. “Good execution and […]
Reality Bites: Lenders Roll with the Changes
By Paul Wiseman In the early shale boom days of 2010 and off-and-on through about 2018, getting financing was relatively easy. Private equity (PE) funds and banks alike saw the drilling and production boom as an opportunity to grow their investments. Funds looked to buy into both operators and oilfield service companies, bankroll a […]
Growth Projected for Texas, U.S.
By Dr. Ray Perryman The most recent Perryman Economic Forecast for the United States and Texas calls for growth through 2027, though the path will likely be somewhat uneven. According to Dr. Ray Perryman, President and CEO of The Perryman Group, “The nation is facing significant headwinds. Although inflation is finally moderating, the inevitable fallout […]
Permian Energy Development Lab Get $1 Million From Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced in May a funding award to lay the groundwork for a new regional innovation engine in the Texas and New Mexico Permian Basin. The grant funding—$1M to cover a two-year period—is the first step toward a potential ten-year, $160M NSF investment. NSF is an independent federal agency that provides […]
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