An energy lending institution since 1910, BOK Financial (it derives its current name from its earlier name, Bank of Oklahoma) maintains offices in Houston, Denver, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Dallas, and invests more of its portfolio in Permian Basin projects than in any other basin. Jason Reimbold, Managing Director of Energy Investment Banking at BOK […]
Safe Tidings
This is my favorite time of the year! It is every safety person’s “reward time” of the year! No, not necessarily the monetary reward, but rather the reward of employees enjoying their families and friends. Another untold bonus is being able to return to work for some Holiday Relief. As I write about the different […]
The Show Goes On
ODESSA, TEXAS—The Oct. 19-21 run of the Permian Basin International Oil Show came off nicely for a show that had to bounce back from disappointment. There was the disappointment that came from having to call off the scheduled 2020 run of the event, due to Covid. And there has been the disappointment, felt across the […]
The Future of Work
Where will employees want to live and work? Time to drop a pin: Work-life balance has changed, and workers are in the driver’s seat. High wages in the Permian are commonplace, but the work-life saga is coming to a town near you, even in Timbuktu. Those companies and locations that are forward-thinking may be the […]
Dealmaker
“He has a nose for deals.” —T. Ackerman “He is very focused.” —B. Sheffield “He has an unlimited future.” —A. Stephens “I worked my butt off.” —T. Newkumet These are some of the ways industry leaders—including the man himself—describe Regions Permian Co-Founder and CEO Travis Newkumet. Leaders like Tomas Ackerman, partner at Carnelian Energy Capital; […]
Taking up the Challenge
With Thanksgiving just past, and Christmas on the way, it’s a time of hope and thanksgiving for all. I encourage you all to be thankful not just for the gifts you have, but for the challenges you face. These challenges make you stronger, sharper, and help you grow. With constant attacks, or challenges, from every […]
In Retooling Mode: Oilfield Services
With the tidal wave of disruptions over the last two years, the oilfield service sector has had to pivot, reboot, and refocus just like the rest of the industry. Midland-based Forty A&M LLC specializes in shooting fluid levels and well optimization, and California-based Tetra Tech’s Permian business mainly consists of treating and handling produced water. […]
Your PBPA Membership Protects the Permian Basin
As we move away from another successful annual meeting and look to the year ahead, we are all reminded of the impact that our association has in promoting and defending the vital Permian Basin oil and gas industry. Your work, your support, and your engagement to develop affordable, abundant, and reliable domestic energy in the […]
A Rising Tide
MIDLAND, TEXAS—A full day’s slate of speakers and panels concluded what organizers and participants deemed one of the most forward-looking annual meetings of recent years of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, convening here Sept. 29-30 in this oil-centric city. A luncheon keynote address by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick highlighted the proceedings. The 59th Annual […]
On Being Thankful
Greetings and salutations! Welcome to this month’s installation of random thoughts and light hearted experiences in the front lines of Safety! You know we have some incredibly interesting tales to tell, but as usual, it doesn’t strike up a lot of interest coming from a safety person! People have often asked me, “How does a […]
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