By Paul Wiseman With more accurate computer modeling for drill sites connected to long lead times (6-12 months) for procurement of large equipment like gas compressors, long-term planning is both possible and necessary. That plus the emergence of gas lift compression as a preferred artificial lift solution has made compression services companies like CSI Compressco […]
After the Black Gold Rush
Some layoffs, efficiency improvements, and price decreases keep area dirt movers from being buried alive. By Paul Wiseman “This slowdown has been different [from the 2009 downturn] because it has affected a lot more people this time,” said Nick Tomlin, vice president of Big D Companies. With approximately 280 employees, Big D is one of […]