About 12 months ago, I wrote a column about the changing seasons. For most of the world around this time of year summer is giving way to fall and many transformations are occurring. Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing colors. September, while it might not bring cooler temperatures to our corner of the world, […]
Epstein
PBPA Matters Hearts and Minds MIDLAND, TEXAS—The membership of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) convened at the Petroleum Club in this city on March 22 for its monthly luncheon, where attendees heard keynote speaker Alex Epstein deliver remarks about “the moral case for fossil fuels.” The talk, which is shared below in […]
Getting the Message Out
Being heard and understood by the public was an overarching theme of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, which convened Oct. 25-26 in Midland. by Jesse Mullins A full day’s slate of speakers and panels concluded what organizers felt to be one of the best annual meetings, in recent times, […]
Among Top Hands, A First
PBPA Awards its prestigious Top Hand award to the Beal Brothers, the braintrust at BTA and some of the most respected oilmen in the Basin. by Jesse Mullins On Jan. 18, in the sumptuous confines of the Midland Petroleum Club, four exceptional brothers will be feted as the latest Top Hand honorees, as they […]
Sizing Up the Services Sector
Same Song, Next Verse The Permian Basin Petroleum Association has been in existence now for more than 55 years. The mission of the PBPA is the same today as it was back in 1961: to promote the safe and responsible development of oil and gas resources in the Permian Basin region of West Texas and […]
Q&A with Ben Shepperd
With the PBPA Annual Meeting looming near, we present a question-and-answer conversation with Ben on the meeting to come. Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine: It’s already coming back around again! What can we expect in the October Annual Meeting? Ben: We have a full slate of sessions and we’re pleased to have some very […]
PBPA Matters: On Texas and the National Economy
The discussion that follows was the luncheon presentation at the Sept. 23 meeting of the membership of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, held at the Midland Country Club, in Midland, Texas. The proceedings were taped and this is an edited transcript of that event. PBPA President Ben Shepperd: We’re going to hear a conversation […]
Summaries of Key Oil and Gas Legislation
Prepared for Permian Basin Petroleum Association By Benjamin W. Sebree The Sebree Law Firm PLLC May 29, 2017 SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATION OF THE SESSION I. RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS HB 1818 House Author: Gonzales, Larry Senate Sponsor: Taylor, Van Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Railroad Commission of Texas Sunset […]
Explaining the World
Thoughts on booms, busts, cycles, “MPG,” China, India, and the Next Big Thing. “If you can explain oil, you can explain the world.” So began Garrett Golding, vice president of the Rapidan Group, in his luncheon keynote address before the membership of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association on Feb. 22. Speaking in the banquet hall […]
The Price of Oil and Its Economic Impact on Texas
At the March 17 luncheon of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, the luncheon speaker was Mr. James LeBas, former Chief Revenue Estimator for the Texas Comptroller’s Office and currently a tax and fiscal consultant. What follows is a transcript of his talk. [Editor’s Note:] PBOG Magazine attended this luncheon and prepared this report. Mr. […]
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