We share below the full transcript of James Wicklund’s talk given at the April 1 membership luncheon of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, held at the Midland Petroleum Club. We apologize that in a few spots there was a word or phrase that we were unable to transcribe, and if you will check back in […]
87th Texas Legislature: Capitol Update
During the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, representatives and senators are required by law to pass a balanced budget and address redistricting, the decennial redrawing of maps for the state’s congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education boundaries. The pandemic delayed the release of the updated U.S. Census, meaning redistricting will most likely be handled in […]
New Mexico Legislature Adjourns, Texas Lawmakers Pick up the Pace
New Mexico Legislature Adjourns, Texas Lawmakers Pick up the Pace The first session of New Mexico’s 55th Legislature has adjourned. “What a session it was!” shared Stephen M. Robertson, executive vice president of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA). All committees and floor sessions were held virtually. Testifying in committee was made difficult with varying […]
Capitol Update: 87th Texas Legislature
While COVID cast the first shadow over the 2021 legislative session, the polar vortex that iced the Lone Star State Feb. 13-17 cast yet another, with both continuing to delay regular proceedings. On Feb. 12, Gov. Abbott issued a disaster declaration in all 254 counties in response to the frigid winter storm that left millions […]
Capitol Update: 87th Texas Legislature
Texas lawmakers convened in Austin Jan. 12, launching a historic session overshadowed by a pandemic and its cascading domino effect. “Getting down to business” took on a whole new meaning, with legislators and leaders examining everything from basic meeting guidelines to complex budgetary needs through a COVID-shaped lens. The Coronavirus topped the initial agenda with […]
The AI Factor
AI as a concept is way past its sweet sixteen, but only in recent years has it become confident enough to learn to drive. Sooner than later it will be fully licensed and out on the streets. It’s the same in the Oil Patch, say experts. Companies are relying on AI for more and more […]
State of the Energy Markets and the Permian Basin
A keynote address by Bobby Tudor, chairman, Tudor, Pickering, Holt, and Company What follows below is the text (with slides) of Bobby Tudor’s keynote address to the Permian Basin Petroleum Association membership in its virtual (online) Annual Meeting held on Oct. 1, 2020. This transcript is presented minus a minute or so of his opening […]
Where to From Here?
Everything pivots on commodity pricing. The price of oil or natgas drives not just the E&P sector but the services sector as well. So what’s the story with prices? Come Oct. 1 we’ll tell you all about it–online. What’s Affecting Oil Prices This Week? During this year the oil market has seen Brent crude spot […]
Reducing Water Transfer Costs at Remote Fracking Sites with Open Secure Automation
Fracking uses highly pressurized water, mud and sand to fracture shale until it releases the oil or gas trapped within its layers. Ensuring a continuous supply of the millions of gallons of water needed for this operation is a logistical challenge that is vital to wellsite cost control and profitability. Meeting this challenge has been […]
Opinion: Basin O&G Weathers Opposing Sentiments
Was there ever a more schizophrenic year for oil and gas? The tumults of 2020 have kept markets in disarray and left analysts and observers divided. Opposing forces keep tugging at the industry, hindering any straight-line improvement. On one side, there is the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) movement, with its emphasis on what it […]
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