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 […]
Spring Swing: Fairways and Fellowship
ODESSA, TEXAS—It was a beautiful Monday, the 8th of April, the day of the solar eclipse, when the membership of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association took over the Links Course and the Old Course at the magnificent Odessa Country Club and once again participated in the grand tradition that is PBPA’s Spring Swing Golf Tournament. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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