We share here the remarks from Ben Shepperd, President of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, on the occasion of the Association’s Feb. 19 membership luncheon. As President of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, I want to thank all of you for being here. This is our first luncheon of the year. We kicked things […]
Engagement and Advocacy—Necessary in Good Times and Bad
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 […]
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 […]
Something Worth Celebrating
With this issue, we welcome the official start of summer, though for many of us, that begins when the kids get out of school. Perhaps some of you are packing to travel to a cooler climate or to enjoy these sunny days stretched out on a beach. Whether home or away, this month we all […]
Taking Our Story to the Capitol
Another trip to Washington D.C. is in the books. Several Permian Basin Petroleum Association members, along with Ben Sheppard and Stephen Robertson, made the trek to D.C. back in early April. PBPA staff and our new federal consultant, Mr. Glenn LeMunyon, arranged for the group to meet with several members of Congress on Capitol Hill. […]
Drilling Rigs: The Times Are Changing
While drilling rigs have been seen in nearly every corner of the Permian Basin for the last 100 years, it seems that the modern rig has become a fixture of today’s Midland geography. Currently, there are four rigs clustered together northeast of Loop 250, one rig drilling east of Midland Air Park and a couple […]
Mobility Matters. That’s Why the PBPA Matters.
Occasionally I travel to places outside of the Permian Basin. I know, I know. You might be asking, why would I ever leave the oasis that is Midland, Texas? Well, I figure if our oil has mobility around the world, I guess I can do a bit of traveling too. When I do travel, I […]
PBPA: Making 2024 The Year to Be Seen and Heard
The PBPA Top Hand Award Banquet was a wonderful evening honoring Mr. Dick Sivalls just a few days ago. Thank you to all those that participated in the honoring of another incredibly worthy recipient this year. The Top Hand Dinner has become one of my favorite events of the year. Each and every time I […]
Start the New Year with a New Challenge
The new year is here and the odometer is rolling over once again. The year 2023 is a distant memory and 2024 has arrived. Many take the new year as an opportunity to set new goals and make resolutions. Did you make a list of new year’s resolutions? They are certainly easy to contemplate and […]
A Time for Counting Our Blessings
And in the blink of an eye, the end of the year is upon us. It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to family, friends, celebrations, and the counting of blessings. We’re already hearing Ho, Ho, Ho and the ringing of the bells as we enter stores to buy gifts for our loved ones. […]
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