August Energy Reports from EIA and Platts: O&G news from beyond the Permian’s borders—news that, in some way, touches the Basin. EIA Aug. 31 The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s new Petroleum Supply Monthly report, which was released on Wednesday, Aug. 31, shows that U.S. gasoline consumption in June reached an all-time high for any month at […]
The Green and the Black: A Review
A surprising book gives our side a better account—in the environmentalists-vs.-oil-and-gas debate—than one might expect to see in these oil-unfriendly times. by Jesse Mullins The Green and the Black: The Complete Story of the Shale Revolution, the Fight over Fracking, and the Future of Energy, by Gary Sernovitz (St. Martin’s Press, New York), […]
Trading on One’s Talents
Industry consultants have been navigating a dry spell. How three Permian Basin companies are toughing it out. by Julie Anderson Having worked for 10 years as a field mechanic for drilling rigs and pulling units, Joel Madrid knows the value of customer service. A particular trust develops when you know a company will answer […]
Chinese Money on Texas Oil
Contemplating the present and future of Chinese foreign direct investment in Texas by J. Chase Beakley As the commodity price drought lengthened, it became clear that a substantial decline in willing capital would have a profound effect on the Texas oil industry. Some believed an outbreak of M&A might save struggling companies, but for […]
Lateral Mobility
Drill pipe, casing, and tubing are three kinds of pipe that go downhole. But there’s a world of pipe out there that runs laterally, parallel to the surface, either above it or just below it. Three companies share their expertise in the field of lateral oil transportation. by Hanaba Munn Welch Ups and […]
Plugging into the IIOT
Automation systems offer great control and economy, along with massive data opportunities. By Paul Wiseman In the I Love Lucy episode entitled “Job Switching,” Lucy and Ethel take jobs on a production line at a candy factory. In what is one of the funniest “golden age” television scenes ever aired, we see the […]
Opposites Attract
In the middle of a bout with the saber-rattling Bureau of Land Management over frac’ing regulations, the oil and gas industry is, it would seem, nearly back to “business as usual.” by Tony Burke Hydraulic fracturing was developed to stimulate wells and increase production. The practice’s experimental infancy dates back well over a […]
The Broader Picture
Wherein we share some O&G news from beyond the Permian’s borders—news that, in some way, touches the Basin. EIA July 21 Higher and more stable crude oil prices are contributing to increased drilling in the United States, which may slow the pace of production declines… The Lower 48 states’ onshore oil active rotary rig count, […]
New & Noteworthy
Tablet Certified for Hazardous Locations Juniper Systems, Inc. recently announced the availability of its nonincendive Class I, II, and III Division 2-certified version of the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet. Called “Mesa 2 Hazloc,” the tablet is certified to perform safely in hazardous locations where explosive gases, liquids, vapors, dusts, or fibers and flyings may be […]
Drilling Deeper: New Plants, New Wells, New Operations
In this week’s miscellany of articles we bring you news of a slew of unveilings, openings, and other optimisms, plus the usual slate of management advice. These are the full versions of the “Drilling Deeper” news items that appeared as abbreviated versions in the print edition of PBOG’s September 2016 issue. Forum Unveils […]
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