Those words were the theme of the 2016 Permian Basin International Oil Show, and they summed up the mood nicely. by Jesse Mullins ODESSA, TEXAS—For two solid days we cooked here under record high temps, frying under an impossibly malevolent October sun, and for the third day we came nigh to blowing away from […]
New And Noteworthy: December 2016
Fresh offerings of products and services for the oil and gas set. Next-Generation Acoustic Analysis Service Halliburton announced on Sept. 20 the release of the Acoustic Conformance Xaminer service (ACX), a technology to help operators identify and pinpoint costly wellbore leaks by analyzing sound waves that describe flow patterns in the formation and […]
Made In The Permian
Story and photography by Hanaba Munn Welch The Permian Basin is a natural place for manufacturing products to meet the needs of the oilfield—a part of the world where necessity spawns inventiveness as surely as the aromas of the mother lode waft faintly in the breeze. Three manufacturers of different products for the industry […]
The State of Oil: Part 2
Anatomy of a Turnaround Two highly respected industry observers share insights into the recovery of 2017—a recovery that, if not “officially” in the works, is bound to unfold. The thing is, this recovery will be different from anything we’ve ever seen before. by Jesse Mullins For the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, fall means fresh […]
Standing Tall in 2016
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 […]
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