Time For a Reasonable Assessment of Oil Prices
It is safe to say that the hot button topic in the oil patch is the oil price and its impact on U.S. drilling operations....
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Eisenhower’s Energy Vision
For the past 37 years, I have been involved in the oil and gas industry. During that time, I have had the opportunity of working...
Cartoon In Closing: Texas Roughnecks Freeze Faster
A couple of things came into play for this cartoon. Somebody from the oilfields of North Dakota suggested I do some weather-related cartoons. I thought...
Make a #TwitterResolution
by Jessica Byrd
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family are having a #Safe, #Happy and #Prosperous #NewYear! One of the greatest aspects of the New...
Oil and Natural Gas Inspection: Training, Discipline, and Maximizing Pipeline Pilum
by Mike Thomas
The assessment of training, discipline, and leadership practices within the oil and natural gas industry affects organizational environments. The evaluation includes training programs, punishments, and...
America Shifting Towards Natural Gas
by Jason Spiess
One of the more exciting stories being extracted from the modern day shale play is natural gas. Although it does not compare to crude volumetrically,...
Energy Scene: Rocky Mountain Energy and Infrastructure Summit
by Jason Spiess
The Rocky Mountain Energy and Infrastructure Summit was held in Jackson Hole, Wyo., August 21-23. The event is an off-shoot of the annual Rocky Mountain...
Global Outlook: Ukraine
In 1998, while working with a team in Bulgaria, I saw how Russia’s influence was felt because it provided gas supplies to the country. What...
Texas Relinquishment Act Lands: A Case Study for Federal Leasing
When it comes to oil and natural gas production, Texas has been a leader for many decades. One over-looked area where Texas leads is in...
Energy Programs Essential to Oil and Gas Future
by Don Briggs
As the oil and gas industry touches nearly every corner of the U.S., a few key components will keep it strong for the future. Expanding...