Carbon capture and storage grows technology, but legal and geological questions remain. The old saying about change and things staying the same may itself need to change, especially in the energy sector. “The more things change, the more they continue to change,” would better codify the rapid acceleration of new technologies and landscapes. And with […]
Tough Transitions
When it comes to managing, planning, and staffing during significant transitions—here are some things to ponder. In current times I feel a little like the character Alice, from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, wherein she says, “I wonder if I shall fall right through the earth! How funny it’ll seem to come out among the […]
New Mexico: Taking Stock
Geographically, the New Mexico side of the Permian Basin seems small—only five of the region’s 54 counties are there. But those five—mainly Lea and Eddy—account for 29 percent of the Basin’s total production, according to figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Lea and Eddy rank second and third in the Permian as well […]
Eighty-Ninth Texas Legislature: One Month Countdown
With the session’s signature issue—school vouchers—seemingly settled, lawmakers have turned their attention to deadlines and their domino effects, including a coveted spot on the intent calendar, required for a bill to make it to the chamber floors. The 89th Regular Session convened on Jan. 14. Upcoming deadlines include: May 12:House bill first reading deadline. May […]
How Low Could Crude Prices Go—Or Will They Fall at All?
President Trump is calling on OPEC to increase U.S. crude production, which could easily push crude prices lower into this second quarter of 2025, as supply would likely then outpace demand. Just how low could prices go—or will they fall at all? The answer depends on a confluence of factors, as supply is just one part […]
Pounding the Table on PR and CTRA
Volatility at the start of the Trump Administration might present the last chance to buy Delaware Basin oil and gas stocks on the cheap, in my opinion. The recent goal of maximizing oil production over gas production seems to be flipping and the investing public is not quite in emotional chase mode yet. That gives […]
Dust, Wind, and More
The month of March is known for wind. Which we’ve experienced plenty of in the last month. And of course April is known for showers. But let me tell you, April is no slouch in the wind department. As you’re probably seeing right now, wherever you stand, in the Permian Basin. As I write these […]
Welded Together
As a whole, the oil patch is a tight-knit community, especially in the Permian Basin, where almost everyone is in the business one way or another. And the welding community seems to be particularly close-knit—or more precisely, welded together. Here are stories of two entrepreneuring welders—Daniel Rodriguez of Shadow Welding and Jaron Tuttle of Tuttle’s […]
Change Happens—and in 2025 it Happens Fast
In February, I asked a couple of questions about ethics. Later that month, President Trump fired the head of the Office of Ethics. No comment. Now, I am moving on to the ugly term: trimming the fat. Who and what will it hurt, and who and what will it help? When it is all said […]
The Produced Water Challenge
You are probably aware that the water problem in the Permian Basin is dire—it is the desert, after all. But the issue isn’t so seemingly obvious. Of course, as a natural resource, water is scarce in the Permian, and that is an issue that in itself places constraints on growth and development. But that is […]
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