Earnings and Warnings Continue. Few beats, few hits, more misses, and almost everyone lowered guidance. That [was] the earnings report for the OFS sector [in late July]. As an analyst and investor, what you did last quarter matters most. It gives me insight into the trailing market. But what happens now? That is what matters. And what is happening now, for most of the oil and … [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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Keeping the Pipeline Flowing
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! Liquids emitted by oil wells are by nature harsh and corrosive in most cases. That includes the crude oil and the associated water. Between paraffin buildup and corrosion breakdowns, the oil … [Read More]
Back to the Beginning: Training
Welcome back to everyone’s favorite topic—safety! I say that because most of the people that read anything about safety are safety people. Some people in operations will glance through safety articles on the chance there may be something new or a new rule or … [Read More]
Making Information Technology Work
Click here to listen to the Audio verison of this story! “Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit.” —C. William … [Read More]