GIS mapping does more than scratch the surface. Managing assets and working around existing pipelines, wells, and environmental restrictions makes GIS more necessity than luxury. by Paul Wiseman Remember the days of carrying a Rand McNally road atlas in the car on road trips—madly flipping pages when crossing state lines and trying to find […]
Another Losing Season – Earnings Reports 10/16
Financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The second quarter featured mostly year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter declines, nothing overly surprising. Of the 24 companies covered below, 23 had net losses for the second quarter. The major players will undoubtedly look ahead to more efficient and promising days. Anadarko Anadarko Petroleum Corporation […]
New and Noteworthy: October 2016
Fresh offerings of products and services for the oil and gas set. Ultra‐Low Headroom Wire Rope Hoist Expanding its comprehensive line of high‐quality wire rope hoists, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, introduces the Yale LodeKing LT ultra‐low headroom top‐running wire rope […]
District Export Councils
One of the Permian’s Best Kept Secrets by Julie Anderson The West Texas District Export Council is one of the nationwide networks of District Export Councils which make significant contributions to America’s international competitiveness. The West Texas Council contributes leadership and international trade expertise to complement the U.S. Commercial Service’s export promotion efforts through […]
The Broader Picture: October 2016
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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