Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! In today’s data-driven oil field, having a system that manages and accurately interprets that data, in as close to real time as possible, is now a basic necessity. NOV and Lufkin are both using advanced systems to better manage production at various stages of a well’s life. NOV’s Max Production … [Read More]
PBPA Secures Legal Victory Against Endangered Species Act Abuse
MIDLAND, TEXAS—The Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) on Aug. 12 welcomed the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas vacating … [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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Getting Grounded on the Seismicity Issue
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! Is Induced Seismicity a punk band or a geologic event? If you said, “Geologic event,” you’d be correct. If you guessed, “Punk band,” please let us know which clubs you’ve been … [Read More]
Unemployment Insurance Brings a Cost
It's time to review what unemployment insurance is costing your organization. Job growth is up, but employers are hesitant to hire more employees and reluctant to let go of those they have fought so hard to hire in the past few years. Suppose your … [Read More]
LNG Changes Everything
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! The exporting of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has changed the game for producers of those molecules in every basin in recent years. The rising export demand, starting when LNG exports began in … [Read More]