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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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OFS Jobs Continue to Climb

January 1, 2024 by PBOG

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 […]

Filed Under: Drilling Deeper, The Financial Picture

Outlook for 2024: Four Trends to Watch in Oil and Gas

January 1, 2024 by PBOG

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, Online Exclusive, The Financial Picture

APA adding sixth drilling rig in Permian Basin in fourth quarter

December 19, 2023 by PBOG

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 […]

Filed Under: PBOG Newsletter, The Financial Picture

Reality Bites: Lenders Roll with the Changes

September 11, 2023 by PBOG

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, The Financial Picture

Growth Projected for Texas, U.S.

July 1, 2023 by PBOG

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 […]

Filed Under: Drilling Deeper, People, The Financial Picture

Permian Energy Development Lab Get $1 Million From Foundation

July 1, 2023 by PBOG

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 […]

Filed Under: Drilling Deeper, The Financial Picture

Permian E&P Closes Equity Commitment

July 1, 2023 by PBOG

(BUSINESS WIRE) Swordfish Energy Holdings, LLC, announced the closing of an equity commitment from Dallas-based investment firm, Pearl Energy Investments. Based in Houston, Texas, Swordfish is an exploration and production company focused on acquiring and developing oil and gas assets in the Permian Basin. The Swordfish management team is led by Marcos Briceno and Patrick […]

Filed Under: Drilling Deeper, Mergers and Acquisitions, The Financial Picture

Mewbourne, Endeavor rank among top 5 of Enverus private operators list

June 9, 2023 by PBOG

Two companies that operate primarily in Permian Basin are among the top five in Enverus Intelligence Research’s list of the top 100 private oil and gas producers in the U.S. based on gross operated production in 2022.  Rockies operator Continental Resources, a newcomer to Enverus’ chart, leads the list at 591,315 boed. Permian operators Mewbourne […]

Filed Under: PBOG Newsletter, The Financial Picture

Texas, NM contribute most growth as U.S. production increases 5.6 percent

May 26, 2023 by PBOG

U.S. Energy Information Administration said last week Texas and New Mexico contributed the most growth as U.S. crude oil production increased 5.6 percent (0.6 million barrels per day) in 2022 compared to 2021.  U.S. averaged 11.9 million b/d in 2022.  EIA said attribute the growth to the Permian Basin.  Crude oil production grew more in […]

Filed Under: PBOG Newsletter, Rig Count Reports, The Financial Picture

Lending’s Changing Scene

February 13, 2023 by PBOG

As ESG (environmental, social and governance) and energy-transition-related concerns have caused most large and midsize banks to exit the oil and gas industry, local lenders like Midland’s Community National Bank and Odessa-based Southwest Bank have benefited by seeing some of those customers come their way. On the borrower side, Northern Oil and Gas has funded […]

Filed Under: Featured Article, The Financial Picture

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