“PBPA is having a national impact.” Such was the message from Congressman August Pfluger to members of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association on June 27. The event fetched good attendance for a rare mid-summer luncheon. Congressman Pfluger, who represents U.S. Congressional District 11, the 20-county district that includes the Midland/Odessa area, delivered the luncheon keynote […]
The Permian Basin and National Security
Congressman August Pfluger addressed members of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association on June 27 in Midland, Texas, updating them on events in Washington, D.C., and emphasizing the strategic and economic importance of the Permian Basin to not just the nation but to world security and stability. These are his remarks, in full. To Ben, Steven […]
Putting the Legislature in Perspective
The Texas Legislature adjourned the 88th Regular Session sine die on the afternoon of May 29, 2023. It only took a meager few hours before Governor Abbott called the first special session with the very specific directives to pass legislation (1) cutting the property tax rate solely by reducing the school district maximum compressed tax […]
What the Legislative Session Accomplished
Typically the best things about summer for oil and gas operators include a shining sun, an abundant time to spend with friends and family, and Lord willing, the lawnmower is broken and lawmakers in Austin, Santa Fe, and Washington D.C. are typically in recess. Unfortunately we have yet to find out if those things will […]
New Mexico Announces New OCD Director
from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association Before the 2023 New Mexico Legislative Session began, PBPA learned that the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) Director Adrienne Sandoval would be leaving the agency and taking a position with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8 office. In May, however, OCD announced that acting director, and general […]
Federal Permitting: Is Reform Gaining Ground?
from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association Bipartisan activity is leading to optimism for some type of permitting reform making it out of Congress and onto President Biden’s desk. While Republican permitting proposals focus on expediting oil, gas, coal, and other fossil fuel projects, Democratic plans seek to hasten approvals for clean energy projects and the […]
They Swung into Spring
It was a balmy and beautiful Monday, the 17th of April, 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. This four-man scramble brings food, […]
No Challenge Too Great
The oil and gas industry has seen incredible growth and changes over the past 100 years. In 1923, on May 28 (a century ago almost to the day), oil was discovered in the Permian Basin at a well known as the Santa Rita No. 1. This discovery initiated a new era of industry and wealth […]
The Session Ends, But Challenges Remain
With the end of the Texas Legislative session taking place after the writing of this article, I can assure you that PBPA has worked diligently to provide oil and gas operators in the Permian Basin successes that would benefit them. One issue that became a lasting challenge throughout the session was the plain and simple […]
Strength in Numbers—and in Resolve
Coalition building plays an important role in the power and influence that the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) can harness especially when member companies have aligned interest and work together to impact legislative and regulatory policies. Sometimes the PBPA and other oil and gas trade associations work together to benefit all oil and gas producers. […]
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