In Part 2 of this three-part series, we delve deeper into some of the implications of the oil and gas downturn of 2014-15, as it affects the Permian Basin. Are the fire sales about to commence? Maybe. But there’s hope for the savvy players who hope to avoid such, and there’s a “floor” in place that not […]
MWD: Enters a New Age
It’s a world of “chasing gamma” “lost circulation zones,” and drillbit steering. The downhole technology that has everyone talking is one that is constantly seeing new refinements. These professionals share some of the latest developments in Measurement While Drilling practices. By Al Pickett, Special Contributor There has been a paradigm shift in the Permian […]
Totally Tubular
Essential to every aspect of drilling oil and gas, pipe is much like the vertebrae of the oil and gas industry. By Shanti Terry If you stop and think about it, the business of pipe can be best described as the skeleton of the oil and gas industry. In the human body you […]
Drilling Deeper: In Times Like These
Fun, new life, and growth are the themes that prevail in this month’s miscellany of truncated articles. These are the full versions of the “Drilling Deeper” news items that appeared as abbreviated versions in the print edition of PBOG’s July 2015 issue. Langan Opens in Houston Langan Engineering and Environmental Services has opened […]
The Big Clean-Up
by Jesse Mullins In Part 1 of this three-part series, we examine the fallout from the steep decline in crude oil prices. It’s a story with plenty of misfortune, to be sure, but it’s one with some surprising strokes of fortune. Meanwhile, some operators are getting their DUCs in a row… There comes […]
Karaoke Connection
A Time-Out for a Tune-Up By Paul Wiseman, Special Contributor “Don’t worry about me, I’ll be in Amarillo by morning—that’s Automatic because I’m in a Lone Star state of mind. Later, there’ll be a Grand tour of the studio and when we’re done we’ll be In the arms of the angels.” Those were the titles […]
Red Adair
He Said “Never Fear a Job but Always Respect It” A century ago this month, the most famous well fire fighter of them all, Red Adair, was born. By Bobby Weaver A hundred years ago this month was born one of the most flamboyant characters ever to grace the highways and byways of the […]
Midland Energy Expo 2015
Expanded Program Features Latest Products, Services, Technology UPDATE (2017): Midland Energy Expo is now Permian Basin Oil and Gas Conference and Expo. Building on last year’s momentum, the Midland Energy Expo 2015 drilled a little deeper this year complementing the sold-out exhibit hall with a dual educational track. Visitors to the April 14th event at […]
As You Were
Military training often translates well into oilfield occupations By Paul Wiseman “Words cannot describe—a great feeling, it had been so long.” These are the words of Jeremiah Penley, expressing his reaction to getting an oil industry job after a seemingly hopeless two-year search. Penley, a six-year Marine who saw action in Iraq and Africa, […]
Leaving a Legacy
With Memorial Day approaching, we share coverage of a distinguished U.S. military veteran who came home to deployment, so to speak, in the Permian Basin oilfield. After a long, successful career and countless contributions to his field, industry gem Bob Kiker says he feels accomplished and at peace. By Shanti Terry, PBOG contributor […]
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