As we discussed a few months ago, the Permian Basin is starting to feel the impact of AI data centers creating demand for natural gas fired electricity. Chevron and Diamondback Energy are two of the larger players engaging in projects to power AI data centers. For investors, those deals barely move the needle for a […]
Electrifying the Permian
There is a new sheriff in the White House, and with his administration embracing the oil and gas industry, excitement and relief has permeated throughout. Although the doors of possibility have now opened upon a gleaming prospect of four prosperous years ahead, certain of the industry’s lingering challenges will need solutions if growth is to […]
In the Air or on the Ground, Safety Is Still Safety
The NTSB estimated a total of nearly 24 million flight hours in 2007, when 6.84 of every 100,000 flight hours yielded an airplane crash while 1.19 of every 100,000 yielded a fatal crash. This was down from an all-time high of 9.08 accidents per 100,000 hours in 1994. It is an old statistic that I’m […]
Taking Carbon Captive
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 […]
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