The oil and gas industry has historically evolved as a business sector that welcomes the implementation of innovative ideas and then makes the most of the ensuing improvements. Much like compounding interest in the financial sector, drilling mud technology has undergone improvement, with the next best idea building on the previous. While oil-based drilling mud has long been … [Read More]
In the Best Basin Tradition
The oilfield legacy of this year’s Permian Basin Petroleum Association Top Hand, Dennis Johnson, looms wide and, as with any oil legacy, deep into the earth. He will … [Read More]
CO2 Conference
A huge percentage of horizontal wells are non-commercial in 10-15 years. What do you do next to preserve your asset? Consider CO2 storage, EOR and produced water. … [Read More]
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Twenty-Four / Seven
I sincerely hope this new year finds you doing well. In past articles I have written mostly about safety at work. Occasionally, I have mentioned or delved into safety at home, as well. Two examples are when I talked about slips, trips, and falls, as well as … [Read More]
Emissions Detection Goes High Tech
Methane emission regulations are tightening, with EPA Quad Oc rules slated to take effect later in 2025. As a result, service companies are offering ways to capture methane efficiently so that producers can actually come out ahead by selling that formerly-lost … [Read More]
Advice for the Displaced
Wow, how did it get to be 2025? The year 2024 was a big one for mergers and acquisitions, and I reviewed many of these a few issues back. With these M&As, lots of people lost their jobs, changed their jobs, and got to put buyout money in their bank … [Read More]