By Mike Miller The New Mexico Legislative Session came to a close at noon on Feb. 20. The session ended in a flurry and in the end 91 bills were passed along with four constitutional amendments. Of the 91 bills, all but two of them were passed in the last 2 ½ days of the […]
The Making of a Well: Part 1
That’s what we’re all about, right? So here’s our primer on that great invention—actually a family of inventions—the American-made and American-perfected (and Texas and New Mexico mastered) oil well. This month, we cover everything short of raising the derrick. [Editor’s Note: This article, as well as our HR IQ column in this same issue, are […]
Rx for O&G
Remediation–the remedying of oil spills and other oil and gas mishaps–is an industry unto itself, and one that makes great sense for companies wanting to protect the bottom line and maintain a squeaky clean image to boot. by Hanaba Munn Welch Don’t cry over spilt oil. Remediate it. “Remediation,” in the context of oil and […]
When Water Becomes a Commodity
The deeper that the Permian Basin enters into the current expansion, the greater the role that water plays in the overall dynamic. Whether the question is supply, or conservation, or treatment, or disposal, water issues are a rising tide. Understanding the “water cycle” is a key to keeping the tap turned on. By Al Pickett, […]
Energized for Energy
By Hanaba Munn Welch In the world of oil and gas, the word “play” is a verb to Ken Morgan. It’s all about getting in the game. Morgan is director of both the TCU Energy Institute and TCU’s new School of Geology, jobs that keep him where the action is in world of oil and […]
Better Safe Than Sorry
By Lana Cunningham Recalcitrant, stubborn, and hard-headed are just a few of the adjectives that could be used to describe oil field workers who refuse to wear required safety devices when on the job. “Dead” could be another word for them. Safety training companies and equipment abound in the Permian Basin and offer every service […]
Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on Listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken as Threatened
AUSTIN – The following statement can be attributed to Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. “I am extremely disappointed in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) decision to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken […]
When Free Markets Prevail
The Permian Basin holds a lesson for the ages. What has happened here is a demonstration, to the world at large, of the best in free enterprise, capitalism, and human ingenuity. by Jesse Mullins [Editor’s Note: In this concluding installment of our three-part series, we examine the impact of Permian Basin growth within the Permian […]
Restored Stations are a Gas
By Hanaba Munn Welch Maybe it’s a sign of the times in thriving West Texas, where oil is still king. Whatever the reason, long-abandoned service stations are coming back to life thanks to the energies and enthusiasms of folks who knew those stops when they were in their former glory. Take a road trip with […]
RRC Gets I.T. on the Q.T.
After many years of operation on an antiquated system, the Texas Railroad Commission–regulator of the state’s oil and gas industry–is getting new computers. In fact, all new information technology. By Al Pickett, special contributor Information technology, or “I.T.” as it is commonly termed, is a way of life today. Seemingly every facet of both our […]
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