For months now, coffee-shop talk from Midland to Carlsbad has carried a familiar refrain: “Enjoy it while it lasts—2026 is when the Permian slows down.” Lower price forecasts, softening rig counts, and talk of a maturing shale play have all fed the narrative that the Basin’s best days are behind it. But when you dig […]
Time Marches On
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! It’s no secret that the hottest topic in oil and gas is the energy needs of data centers. And when you see the words “data centers,” read that as “artificial intelligence.” Because the biggest job for data centers is facilitating the explosion of […]
The Hidden Dangers of Overconfidence in Experienced Oilfield Workers
Experience can be as hazardous as inexperience in the oilfield The oilfield is a notoriously dangerous environment, requiring constant vigilance, strict adherence to safety protocols, and a deep understanding of the risks involved. While much attention is given to the hazards faced by inexperienced workers, it is equally important to recognize that experienced workers can […]
OFS—the Backbone of the O&G Industry
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! For today’s oilfield service companies—called OFS for short—improving or adding services is a necessity. E&Ps are pushing for more efficiency and more accuracy, and OFS companies must equal that or be left in the dust. The author of the article you are about […]
Interviewing Candidates
How to avoid legal troubles when interviewing employees There should be great folks left in the Permian who either lost their job or did not want to move to Houston. With this new opportunity, what is the best way to recruit and hire the right employee for your next vacancy? First, post your job via […]
The Business of Cleaning Up
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! As long as crude oil goes directly from the earth to the pipeline and stays in the system, everyone is happy. But with millions of barrels being pumped daily across the Permian Basin, it’s almost inevitable that there will be a leak or a […]
The Last Days at Camp
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! “There are always and only two trains running. There is life and there is death. Each of us rides them both. To live life with dignity, to celebrate and accept responsibility for your presence in the world is all that can be asked […]
Securing the Patch: How Oilfield Service Companies Can Protect Against Rising Financial Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity threats and internet fraud are growing concerns for oil and gas service companies in the Permian Basin. While high-profile breaches involving major corporations make the headlines, cybercriminals are not targeting big companies exclusively. According to Accenture’s 2023 Cost of Cybercrime Study, 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses. In the oil and gas industry, companies often […]
Multiple Factors To Boost Delaware Gas Producers
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! Delaware Basin natural gas prices have suffered versus gas from other regions for years. The gap between Henry Hub and Waha Hub pricing is well known, by now. The primary factor driving Waha Hub discounts has been insufficient pipeline takeaway capacity relative to rapidly […]
AI, Data Centers, Rig Counts, and No Complaints
There is a huge amount of news lately pertaining to our industry. Okay, it is really all about AI and the explosion of data centers. The #1 most talked about topic these days is data centers. There is no one in second place. Nothing else seems to matter. Power for data centers will need be the greenest form of […]