In February, I asked a couple of questions about ethics. Later that month, President Trump fired the head of the Office of Ethics. No comment. Now, I am moving on to the ugly term: trimming the fat. Who and what will it hurt, and who and what will it help? When it is all said and done, will we learn anything? How will all those newly laid-off government workers find work … [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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The Produced Water Challenge
You are probably aware that the water problem in the Permian Basin is dire—it is the desert, after all. But the issue isn’t so seemingly obvious. Of course, as a natural resource, water is scarce in the Permian, and that is an issue that in itself places … [Read More]
Let’s Go Hunting!
Throughout the years, numerous policies and procedures have been developed to increase safety awareness and improve workplace safety. Ideas come and go based on needs, studies, and action plans. The action plans seem more reactive as opposed to proactive. The … [Read More]
A Believer in This Business
“I’m sort of a watch maker more than I am a deal maker.” That’s one way Halliburton President and CEO Jeff Miller describes himself. "I’ve always been fascinated by how we do work and how we control work.” His goal is to create “the least amount of … [Read More]