In this week’s miscellany of articles we are all rah-rah for WTI and frac’ing, forging new partnerships, and discussing team building and customer service, among other things. Are we out of the woods yet? Maybe not, but we’re still rather chipper at the moment. These are the full versions of the “Drilling Deeper” news items […]
A Factoring Primer
By J. Chase Beakley You might know everything there is to know about hauling frac sand, welding, or tank cleaning but if you can’t make sure that your customers’ pay schedules align with your own, then you won’t be able to keep your doors open, no matter how profitable your core business might […]
Oil And Water
Oil and Gas seems content getting blasted within the ring of public perception. When will they fight back? PBOG dives deep into the public relations battle that our industry seems reluctant to take up. by Tony Burke Doesn’t everything seem so well marketed these days? While we, as consumers, watch television, listen to […]
Lifting the Lid on a Major Oilfield Safety Concern
Safety Plan Hatched BHP Billiton released report on major safety breakthroughs achieved in addressing hazards associated with tank gauging and thief hatch operation. Tony Burke A safety team headed by Allyson Faist was rewarded with the honor of top project in the health category at BHP Billiton’s 2016 ceremony for recognizing the efforts […]
The Broader Picture
Wherein we share some O&G news from beyond the Permian’s borders—news that, in some way, touches the Basin. Energy Information Administration (EIA) June 29 Favorable investment terms led to Colombia’s crude oil production doubling within the past 10 years, reaching 1 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2013. However, the drop in global crude […]
The Energy Chain
Generating income, compressing challenges, and pumping profits in a downturn: reflections on the engines of the oil patch and how they’ve moved rivers of product. By Paul Wiseman The old business adage, “It takes money to make money” could be adapted for the oil patch as, “It takes energy to produce energy.” And […]
New and Noteworthy: August 2016
Fresh offerings of products and services for the oil and gas set. Free Electronic Field Ticket Phoenix DAS has introduced a free version of their mobile electronic field ticketing application. The free OpenTicket module allows service companies to replace paper-based field tickets, enhancing workflow in the field, improving the accuracy of information, and decreasing […]
Back to the Basics
The Fundamentals (and then some) of Formation Testing By Julie Anderson In times of frustration, coaches are famous for quoting the fundamentals: play your position, pace yourself, wait for your pitch, keep your eye on the ball, watch your form, save your energy. Play, form, energy—when it comes to the oil and gas […]
The Tough Get Going: Permian Basin Leadership
Even during the most challenging times, or rather especially during the most challenging times, leadership means strengthening bonds. by Tony Burke An organization without effective leadership is doomed to fail. Business failure becomes all too common a sight during severe industry-wide downturns. Despite hopeful whispers that this down cycle has already given its […]
Muddying the Waters
Our intrepid reporter takes a deep dive into the invention of drilling mud, a staple that would forever change the fortunes of the oil and gas industry. by Bobby Weaver In today’s oil patch, the use of the drilling fluid called “mud” as an integral part of the drilling process is a foregone […]
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