It’s October of 2016, which means the latest Permian Basin International Oil Show is upon us. This year’s event promises to stand as tall as ever as the Permian Basin leads the industry out of its protracted downturn. by Tony Burke It has been two years since the last Permian Basin International Oil […]
Well Servicing 2016: The Strong Survive
Stayin’ Alive in the service sector; Startups, innovation, and Ramen noodle budgets keep the doors open. by Paul Wiseman At his previous employer’s office (a multinational oilfield service behemoth) Randy Guice’s desk was near the elevator. From that vantage point he could observe newly laid-off employees being escorted glassy-eyed out the door, clutching […]
District Export Councils
One of the Permian’s Best Kept Secrets by Julie Anderson The West Texas District Export Council is one of the nationwide networks of District Export Councils which make significant contributions to America’s international competitiveness. The West Texas Council contributes leadership and international trade expertise to complement the U.S. Commercial Service’s export promotion efforts through […]
Trading on One’s Talents
Industry consultants have been navigating a dry spell. How three Permian Basin companies are toughing it out. by Julie Anderson Having worked for 10 years as a field mechanic for drilling rigs and pulling units, Joel Madrid knows the value of customer service. A particular trust develops when you know a company will answer […]
Lateral Mobility
Drill pipe, casing, and tubing are three kinds of pipe that go downhole. But there’s a world of pipe out there that runs laterally, parallel to the surface, either above it or just below it. Three companies share their expertise in the field of lateral oil transportation. by Hanaba Munn Welch Ups and […]
Road to Recovery
Pressing road concerns wind their way up the priority list. By Julie Anderson At least a decade ago, it was coming up in our rearview mirror. We glanced behind us and acknowledged it, and we even began talking about it: the need to fix our roads. Every now and then, it would make the […]
Geoscientifically Speaking
Steven Fleming brings a new perspective to Texas’ Board of Geoscientists. by Al Picket, special contributor The old adage that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” certainly played a role with Governor Greg Abbott’s recent appointment of Steven Fleming to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists. Fleming, an environmental supervisor with Apache Corporation […]
The State of Play
When the time comes to ramp back up, which Texas shale formations stand ready for recovery? By J. Chase Beakley The energy industry has long been the beating heart of the Texas economy, and although the Lone Star State has diversified significantly of late, so many Texans are still entwined in oil and gas. […]
Oil And Water
Oil and Gas seems content getting blasted within the ring of public perception. When will they fight back? PBOG dives deep into the public relations battle that our industry seems reluctant to take up. by Tony Burke Doesn’t everything seem so well marketed these days? While we, as consumers, watch television, listen to […]
The Energy Chain
Generating income, compressing challenges, and pumping profits in a downturn: reflections on the engines of the oil patch and how they’ve moved rivers of product. By Paul Wiseman The old business adage, “It takes money to make money” could be adapted for the oil patch as, “It takes energy to produce energy.” And […]
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