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 […]
Timing is Everything
Timing is everything. In January of this year, a petition for review was filed with the Texas Supreme Court titled Scout Energy Management, LLC v. Taylor Properties, in which Scout asks the Court overturn an opinion issued out of the 7th Court of Appeals in Amarillo that involved the interpretation of a shut-in royalty clause […]
Honoring One of Our Own
On Jan. 18, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association gathered in the sumptuous confines of the Midland Petroleum Club and made a special occasion of honoring the lifetime achievements of one of the Permian Basin’s great leaders and businessmen: Charles Richard “Dick” Sivalls. The worthy honoree was recognized as the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s Top Hand […]
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 […]
Legislative Sessions: Making our Case on Multiple Fronts
It is already been a busy start to the year for the members of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and of course our staff. With the legislative session kicking off in Santa Fe as well as the very busy beginning of the year at the federal level, we continue to remain vigilant and active monitoring […]
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 […]
Thoughts and Hopes for 2024
Each new year seemingly brings challenges and opportunities for the oil and gas industry and this year is no different. With a Presidential election and the conversations that it will bring, we can certainly expect the oil and gas industry to be attacked as the villain or the great economic hope to reduce inflation. Despite […]
An Exemplary Life
In his almost nine decades of life, Charles Richard “Dick” Sivalls has worked for one company: the one currently known as Sivalls, Incorporated. His achievements, however, span a wide area of public service, charitable work, writing/publishing, professional associations, and family life. All of that reveals his strong dedication to making life better for everyone around […]
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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