by Ben Shepperd, President, Permian Basin Petroleum Association Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter has decided not to seek re-election. His decision, days before the candidate filing deadline, set off a scramble and we now have seven Republican and three Democrat candidates. We have developed two candidate forums to meet the candidates. One in Austin and […]
Taking the Basin to the Nation
It’s not just a local or regional voice anymore. PBPA’s reach extends across the country. By Julie Anderson One has to wonder if, some 55 years ago, the inaugural members of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association—fewer than 20 in number—could have predicted the heights their fledgling organization would reach and the breadth of influence […]
Giving a Hand to One Who’s Given Back
Lana Cunningham “An optimist who charges ahead—that’s what leadership is about. And that is Curtis Mewbourne.” This description of Curtis W. Mewbourne by a University of Oklahoma professor underscores one of the numerous reasons for his selection as recipient of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s Top Hand Award, to be bestowed Jan. 28 at a […]
A Global Perspective
Colin Fenton, keynote speaker for the 2015 Annual Meeting of the PBPA, addressed the past, present and future of oil and gas—here and around the world. Colin Fenton, managing partner at Blacklight Research and Columbia University fellow, was the keynote speaker at October’s PBPA Annual Meeting. Hailing from the Ivy League, the corporate banking […]
A Finding for our Side: The Lesser Prairie Chicken
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on Sept. 1 granted summary judgment in favor of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rule listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. In PBPA et al. v. Department of […]
Two Who “Made a Hand”
Parker and Parsley’s partnership began with a handshake and humble beginnings in the early 1960s. It grew into what has now become a legacy, as they have paved the way for one of the nation’s largest independent oil and gas operations. Amidst an atmosphere of great cheer and nostalgia, Howard Parker and Joe Parsley […]
They Walked With Integrity
By Rebecca Hargus Howard Parker and Joe Parsley, this year’s recipients of the PBPA’s “Top Hand” award, are exemplars of what it means to be an oil and gas executive. And yet they are more than that, as well. Jan. 22 marks the grand and gala occasion, set for the Midland Center, in Midland, Texas. […]
Under the Rotunda: The Battle Begins
By Lana Cunningham This month marks the commencement of a session worth scrutinizing. Jack Ladd, Jr., vice president and special counsel for the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, sizes up the 2015 Texas Legislative Session and what it means to the oil and gas industry. Obtain more funding for roads. Check. Lift the export […]
Keep Those Names Straight
Many companies operate more than one entity, and oil and gas operators are no different. But what they may not realize—or simply disregard—is the fact that insufficient separation between those entities could expose all to liability to all owned entities. The Eleventh Court of Appeals of Texas recently reviewed a trial court judgment that found […]
Spring Swing: Silver Anniversary
By Brianne Womble On behalf of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, we are proud to announce that, despite inclement weather, this year’s 25th Annual PBPA Spring Swing Golf Tournament turned out to be nothing short of an absolute success! It was the largest golf tournament PBPA has ever hosted, and we’d like to thank all […]
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