While the Permian Basin Petroleum Association is largely and primarily an advocate for our members on proposed laws and regulations, representing our members in two branches of our government, we also at times find ourselves representing our members in the third, judicial, branch of government. In just the recent past, PBPA has taken on legal […]
The Coffee Shop Credit Check
By Paul Kenworthy Every year on July 4th, our National Birthday, I am reminded of another birthday: My father, Paul W. Kenworthy, was born on July 3rd. He formed and operated the original Kenworthy Tank Rental in Odessa during the late ’50s, ’60s and early ’70s. During this period Kenworthy Tank Rental was the largest […]
Communication vs. Comprehension
Welcome into another journey in the world of safety! This time, the topic is about current training methods and communication. What hasn’t been said about training? Actually, the answer would probably be nothing, though perhaps that depends on who the recipient is. I hope to add a few insights and different perspectives today. One of […]
So the Rocks Don’t Roll
Making the jolts felt in places like Gardendale, Stanton, and northern Culberson County in recent years “leave and go away” is the goal of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC), producers like Chevron, and others. Anthropogenic, or human-caused, earthquakes—specifically from injection activities including saltwater disposal wells (SWD) and, to a lesser extent, hydraulic fracturing, have increased […]
Artificial Intelligence
Covey said famously, Begin with the end in mind. Let’s talk a bit about artificial intelligence (AI). What is the good, the bad, and the ugly? The good is that it improves individuals’ writing abilities. Or does it? I can tell, in a second, something that AI has written. Refrain from falling for a glossy […]
The Cylindrical Trade
Wars against disease and among Slavic peoples have flooded service companies with changes, both in demand for energy and in supply of goods to sell. Oil country tubular goods (OCTG) suppliers are no different, and companies like R&D Pipe Company and Baker Tubulars are broadening their offerings and their markets to make up the difference. […]
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
History tells us the future remains bright. On Sept. 27-28 we were honored to host our 62nd Annual Meeting in Midland and perhaps even more special, celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Santa Rita No. 1. As all of you know it is credited as the well that began this long and storied history of […]
Lizards and Chickens and Rules, Oh My!
Members, as all of you are keenly aware, there is no shortage of issues that PBPA is working on at the federal and state level. In both Texas and New Mexico, there are a litany of state challenges that we are working through with our regulatory committee to tackle and we greatly appreciate your work […]
PBPA Annual Meeting: Sept. 27-28
It seems like every year when September rolls around, I find myself asking what happened to the summer months? Time slips by in all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The kids are already back in school, and a new football season is upon us… thankfully. For the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, September means […]
Schlumberger Cooks the Competition
MIDLAND, TEXAS—The 2023 Permian Basin Petroleum Association Sporting Clay Shoot and Oil Patch Pit Challenge is now in the books, and, where the cooking part is concerned, Schlumberger cooks the competition. Held at Jakes’s Clays on Aug. 11, the occasion brought together some masterful cooking teams and some extraordinary clay shooters. We share some scenes […]
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