Isn’t it great to have a President who understands the importance of abundant, reliable, and affordable energy!!! And it’s great to have a federal administration that finally recognizes that energy dominance is United States security! Yes, many of President Trump’s executive actions have helped and will help boost energy production. Not just any energy, but […]
Top Hand 2024: Honoring Our Own
The PBPA’s Top Hand Award for 2024 went to a much deserving recipient, Dennis Johnson MIDLAND, TEXAS—Highlighting an evening full of fond wishes, memories, stories, recognition, celebration, and an outpouring of good will, Midland’s own Dennis Johnson accepted the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s Top Hand Award for 2024 here at a gala ceremony at the […]
PBPA’s Spring Swing Scheduled for April 7
Monday, April 7, is the date when the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s celebrated Spring Swing Golf Tournament takes to the links. This four-man scramble unfolds on the Odessa Country Club’s two magnificent courses, with food, fun, and fellowship available to all who attend. Spring Swing, one of PBPA’s most well-attended events, typically sells out. Anyone hoping to […]
In the Best Basin Tradition
The oilfield legacy of this year’s Permian Basin Petroleum Association Top Hand, Dennis Johnson, looms wide and, as with any oil legacy, deep into the earth. He will be presented the award the evening of January 18 at Midland’s Petroleum Club. Currently Chairman and CEO of Summit Petroleum LLC, he previously had the vision to […]
2025 Legislative Sessions: A Preview
______________________________________________________________________________ The Texas Legislature meets in a regular session every two years, convening on the second Tuesday in January of every odd-numbered year in Austin. These biennial sessions are limited to 140 days. The governor has the authority to call special sessions as necessary, which cannot exceed 30 days. The 89th Texas Legislature is […]
Crucial Times for a Crucial Industry
My name is Jeff Sparks and I am your new chairman at the Permian Basin Petroleum Association. I am humbled when I reflect on the truly great leaders the PBPA has had in the past. I will do everything I can to continue the great legacy of the PBPA. I will need to lean on […]
PBPA Annual Meeting in Pictures
MIDLAND, TEXAS—A day of speakers, panels, and networking filled this full-day session of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s Annual meeting, held Sept. 12 in this oil capital of West Texas. On the night previous, locals and early arrivals to the event gathered at the Petroleum Museum for a lavish welcome reception. We share here a […]
Sizing up 2025: PBPA’s Annual Meeting Takes Aim on the Future
MIDLAND, TEXAS—A slate of speakers and panels that ran continually from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 12 concluded what organizers and participants deemed a successful and productive Annual Meeting for the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, held in the Petroleum Club here in this oil capital of West Texas. On the night previous, […]
A Question of Fixed Versus Floating Interest
The Texas Supreme Court recently requested full briefing in a petition for review from the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso, titled Clifton, et al. v. Johnson, et al. The petition for review requests that the Supreme Court reverse the appellate court’s judgment and render judgment for the Appellants. The issue at hand involves […]
Let Energy Freedom Ring
For years, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association has been the leading proponent of domestic energy, rallying around our nation’s need to establish a domestic energy policy that promotes places like “Midland, not Moscow.” And this July while we celebrate the 248th anniversary of the founding of our United States, our efforts to encourage natural resource […]
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