Richard Folger has kept Warren Equipment true to its roots and right where it ought to be: a sales-and-rental business maintaining “big company service” with a “small company atmosphere.” By Paul Wiseman, special contributor Almost 40 years ago, in 1974, Johnny Warren (since deceased) bought Compressor Systems, Inc., from Treanor Equipment Co. as a relatively […]
Poised for a Breakout
As the Permian Basin keeps expanding, both in activity and in geographic reach, the city of Lubbock comes more into play. By Al Pickett, special contributor When one thinks of Lubbock, the first things that probably come to mind are the twin facts that the Hub City is home to Texas Tech University and the […]
Making a Statement
The Permian Basin continues to exceed expectations and outstrip other producing regions. Where it all will lead, no one knows, but our sources discuss the implications, here and beyond the Permian’s borders, of an unprecedented oil and gas turnaround. [Editor’s Note: In this second installment, we examine the impact of growth within the Permian Basin […]
Game Changer
Starting with the idea that the burgeoning Permian Basin is expanding its horizons, we kick off this series that will carry on for two more issues. The given here is success—there’s no questioning the Permian Basin’s success. Our subject is its staying power and depth—how dependably and deeply does it sustain the region? How is […]
Link, Raydan Division’s Latest: Spring Walking Beam Tandem Steer Suspension (SWB Suspension)
Link, Raydan Division is pleased to announce our latest custom engineered system – the Spring Walking Beam Tandem Steer Suspension (SWB Suspension). The SWB suspension is a hybrid of our patented walking beam design for steer axle applications and an efficient mechanical spring suspension. This combination blends the rugged durability and equal weight distribution of […]
Sand is BIG
And getting more complex, along with the ceramics that have joined the proppant ranks. Meanwhile, growing demand, shrinking mesh sizes typify changes for the proppant industry. “Be a tiny grain of sand Words of wisdom, ‘Yes, I can.’” So sang Earth Wind and Fire more than a few years ago, and today, tinier and tinier […]
Executive Session
The Executive Oil Conference, in its first unfolding at a new venue and a fall (not winter) date, fetched a full house and showcased some influential voices. MIDLAND, TEXAS—As the organizers of the Executive Oil Conference noted shortly after the conclusion of their Oct. 15 event, the EOC “allowed some 1,000 attendees the opportunity to […]
Rolling With the Times
Jeff Sparks, the COO at Discovery Operating, has been discovering new horizons and operating on multiple fronts, including a director’s role at PBPA and a seat on the Midland City Council. Jeff Sparks compares his life to working out on a treadmill that is going too fast. “It is like getting on a treadmill that […]
Hand-in-Glove Comfort
Are you ready to chill your arteriovenous anastomoses? Isn’t everyone? A call from one of our readers brought news of a technological way to help a body “dump heat.” By Al Pickett, special contributor How does one avoid heat stress while working on a drilling rig in the 100-plus degree summer heat in West Texas? […]
The Lowdown on Learning
From executives to field hands, ongoing education is vital. The way the education is delivered is ever-changing, however. As the entire world seems to spin faster and faster, it gets harder and harder to keep up with changes in the oilfield up and down the ladder. Ongoing education is necessary for everyone from managers and […]
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