The NTSB estimated a total of nearly 24 million flight hours in 2007, when 6.84 of every 100,000 flight hours yielded an airplane crash while 1.19 of every 100,000 yielded a fatal crash. This was down from an all-time high of 9.08 accidents per 100,000 hours in 1994. It is an old statistic that I’m quoting, but for argument's sake, the ratios and numbers change only slightly … [Read More]
Engagement and Advocacy—Necessary in Good Times and Bad
Isn’t it great to have a President who understands the importance of abundant, reliable, and affordable energy!!! And it's great to have a federal administration … [Read More]
PBPA’s Spring Swing Scheduled for April 7
Monday, April 7, is the date when the Permian Basin Petroleum Association's celebrated Spring Swing Golf Tournament takes to the links. This four-man … [Read More]
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Taking Carbon Captive
Carbon capture and storage grows technology, but legal and geological questions remain. The old saying about change and things staying the same may itself need to change, especially in the energy sector. “The more things change, the more they continue to … [Read More]
Tough Transitions
When it comes to managing, planning, and staffing during significant transitions—here are some things to ponder. In current times I feel a little like the character Alice, from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, wherein she says, "I wonder if I shall … [Read More]
New Mexico: Taking Stock
Geographically, the New Mexico side of the Permian Basin seems small—only five of the region’s 54 counties are there. But those five—mainly Lea and Eddy—account for 29 percent of the Basin’s total production, according to figures from the U.S. Energy … [Read More]