On Sunday, February 14, as families left church and began looking ahead to what the expected cold snap would bring them, arctic winds were barreling down from the north and bringing with them sustained cold, freezing rain, and concentrations of more than a half foot of snow in many places. In short, what this storm […]
Energy in the Crosshairs
With Legislative sessions beginning in both Santa Fe, N.M., and Austin, Texas, and the early days of the Biden Administration taking shape, it is clear that domestic energy, and in particular the way of life in the Permian Basin, is in the crosshairs. That is why our work at PBPA remains so important. We are […]
It Takes a Special Type of People
This January will bring the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and its members one of our biggest challenges in our 60-year history. In both Texas and New Mexico, we will begin legislative sessions where preparations are still ongoing as to how members of each Legislature, their staffs, and the public will be able to engage with […]
Getting Our Story Told
Now that Election Day has passed and most races have been called, we have a much clearer picture of what 2021 will look like. Energy and the environment were leading topics in races around the country. One thing that became abundantly clear during this election season is that our industry has been used to highlight […]
Standing up for our Side
After wrapping up our annual meeting and hosting important leaders like New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, former Speaker Tom Craddick, and Chairman Drew Darby, we have to thank all of those involved in participating and making it such a grand success. Our sponsors, registrants, and panelists were part of something […]
PBPA’s Annual Meeting: Charting our Course
With the autumnal shift in our weather and the beginning of fall across the Permian Basin, October brings a new start to the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s year. This year we will kick off our new year as we do every year with our Annual Meeting. This year, at our 58th Annual Meeting, we will […]
Rule-Making Requires Effort, and PBPA Plays a Part
This has certainly been a difficult first half of 2020 for oil and gas producers in the Permian Basin. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the subsequent economic destruction that followed, those across the region have seen great economic challenges. However, economic volatility is not new in our industry and I am certain […]
Adapting to a New Digital Normal
While we all continue to address ongoing Covid-19 challenges, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association has been developing new and innovative methods to engage with our members as we advocate on behalf of operators and Permian Basin communities. While surely not our preference, PBPA has had to make informed decisions that protect the health of our […]
Permian Perseverance
In 2006, when I first began serving as the president of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, many people around the state and nation talked about the Permian Basin like its best days were behind it. Some took joy in writing these obituaries, and some have begun to do so once again. Then, just like now, […]
Q&A with Ben Shepperd
With the PBPA Annual Meeting looming near, we present a question-and-answer conversation with Ben on the meeting to come. Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine: It’s already coming back around again! What can we expect in the October Annual Meeting? Ben: We have a full slate of sessions and we’re pleased to have some very […]