In this month’s miscellany of articles, “doom and gloom” largely holds sway, chased with the always-bittersweet implications of acquisition news. The Corn-Fed Albatross Called Ethanol In this excerpt from the Jan. 6 edition of The Wall Street Journal, Institute for Policy Intervention’s Dr. Merrill Matthews pointed out that if a presidential candidate opposed to […]
Pit-less in the Permian
Closed-loop drilling fluids systems shrink industry footprint. By Julie Anderson Perhaps it’s time to change the conversation, at least for a bit. There’s no denying the volatility, uncertainty, and gravity of declining oil prices, especially when it results in job loss. With that said, how about taking a look at the landscape in […]
Carefully Consider Options When Facing a Lease Termination Dispute
By Conrad Hester Thompson & Knight LLP With oil dipping below the $30 per barrel mark, the continuing profitability of many oil and gas leases may be in jeopardy. The likely result will be a spike in claims that a lease has terminated due to a failure to produce in paying quantities. Whether a marginal […]
Odessa as Survivor and Thriver
Odessa comes out on top in manufacturing and distribution sectors. ODESSA, TX – As oil prices continue to spiral downward, the shares of at least some oil producers from the Permian Basin rank among the top performing energy stocks in the country, leading several sources to call the West Texas region a “rare glimmer of […]
Well Shooter
Things are bigger in Texas. Tex Thornton, an early 20th century oil well firefighter in the Lone Star State, strung together enough exploits to become, at least during his era, the biggest name in his daring trade. by Bobby Weaver No oilfield occupation has the aura of romance and danger like that of oil […]
Seismic Shift
Geophysical companies work to expand opportunities in a challenging economy. By Paul Wiseman Every stratum of the seismic industry is struggling as the explosion of oil and gas production creates low price shock waves for the industry across the globe. The small privately-owned company that interprets and stores data, the publicly-owned geophysical firm and […]
Don’t Train In Vain
Steve Sauceda’s grassroots training coordination services have enabled his Hobbs, N.M., outfit to compete with the big boys. by J. Chase Beakley Steve Sauceda’s voice has a warmth and tempo found only in men who recognize both the importance of their work and their own aptitude for it. As he describes his work as workforce […]
Drilling Deeper: Achievements Aplenty
This month’s miscellany of truncated articles takes a look at breakthroughs made by innovative individuals and companies, and shares a bit of practical advice. These are the full versions of the “Drilling Deeper” news items that appeared as abbreviated versions in the print edition of PBOG’s February 2016 issue. Craddick Receives Hearst Energy Award […]
Coming Through in a Pinch
Occidental has just handed Midland the shiniest new jewel in its industrial crown. PBOG was there for the grand opening of Oxy’s state-of-the-art pad: Oxy Permian Plaza. Lana Cunningham With huddle rooms, bright colors, interwoven technology, and yes, a game room with Wii and other television-connected sports games, energy companies are attracting a new […]
Decision by Railroad Commission’s Porter Sparks Candidate Surge
by Ben Shepperd, President, Permian Basin Petroleum Association Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter has decided not to seek re-election. His decision, days before the candidate filing deadline, set off a scramble and we now have seven Republican and three Democrat candidates. We have developed two candidate forums to meet the candidates. One in Austin and […]
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