It is indeed nice to write for this publication, in the sense of being able to have literary freedom in terms of discussing safety. While the government continues in its overreach to control everything, safety included, we still fortunately have freedom of speech. Our freedom of speech can be seen as a parallel to the […]
Too Much, Too Fast?
“Go to the ant,” suggested King Solomon, because even without a company man, the ant “stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” Retired veteran oilman Mike Shellman admits that he is a contrarian when it comes to how fast and hard to push production from new wells. And he avoids shale […]
Shifting Sand
As prevalent as a PropX box. While that line, above, is not a commonplace figure of speech in the Basin, it might as well be. The PropX box is everywhere. That’s because sand is everywhere—or at least it is going everywhere. And usually on the road that you are driving on. When God put the […]
R-e-s-p-e-c-t
Let’s launch into our subject by posing a question: How is today’s workforce different from that of any other generation in our industry? Back in the day, you just did exactly as you were told, without deviation. Whether you were a person new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, you understood that no explanation […]
Oilfield Theft: It Takes a Thief
It seems like only a month since I’ve seen you last! Over the last 20 years the crime rate of theft, solely in the Permian Basin area, has grown to epic proportions. Sadly, not all companies report all theft. Also sadly, some companies, large and small, are not aware of all theft. Oilfield theft may […]
Onward and Upward
Artificial Lift in the 21st Century is a technological marvel. Three experts discuss the latest breakthroughs. As electric submersible pumps (ESPs) and various assortments of gas/plunger lift designs continue to benefit from automation and other technology, one might be tempted to think the iconic rod pump is being left behind. And while remotely controlling a […]
Fishing with Worms
This year promises to be laden with new developments in the oil and gas industry! Here’s one definition of “new developments”: incidents of the big fish (larger companies) eating the little fish (independents), figuratively speaking. One thing that has not changed is fishing with worms. Please stay with me and I’ll explain. When I broke […]
World Leaders Ignore Safety Issues with Green Energy
by Steve Goreham The nations of the world pursue an unprecedented energy transition. Efforts are underway to force a shift from coal, oil, and natural gas to renewable energy sources by 2050. But key elements of the proposed transition suffer from green energy safety issues. These are batteries for electric vehicles and electricity storage, and […]
Wild Things
I’ve alluded in the past to my disdain for the phrase “freak accident”. My standard retort to that is, “As opposed to a planned one?” When people refer to freak accidents, I understand that they are making reference to unplanned results or happenstances. However, I have encountered numerous freaky unforeseen incidents. Seldom do I find […]
To Go with the Flow
Since the lifting of oil export restrictions in 2015, the United States has become a major player in international trade in oil as well as in natural gas. The first half of 2023 saw U.S. exports of both commodities surging to new heights. In fact, over that period the United States surpassed Qatar and Australia […]
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