Lost in Translation: Transitioning into the Renewables Space
Traditional oil and gas companies are transitioning into the renewables space. One might presume they would be particularly well suited for offshore wind development after...
Oilwoman 2022 November-December
Power the Nation with Predictive Technology
by Chaz Vollmer
With pressure increasing on the oil and gas industry to minimize costs while producing more and more energy, and large numbers of assets to keep...
Three Ways the Oil and Gas Industry Can Compete for Talent
by Alan Henson
Over the last year or two, several industries faced their share of labor shortages. The oil and gas industry is no exception, with many skilled professionals...
My “Pilot Program” for Independence
I recently returned from a month-long culinary trip to the country of Georgia. In the lead up to the trip, people quizzed me about my...
October 17, 1973: Nearly 50 Years Later…
Forty-nine years ago, on October 17, 1973, the Arab oil embargo began as agreed to by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil ministers....
The Value of Connected Safety for Single-Gas Detection: Leveraging Data to Create a Proactive and Efficient Safety Program
by Glen Silver
Connected gas detection isn’t the tech of the future anymore. It’s right here, right now, and more money-saving, sustainable and simple than you think. In...
U.S. Shale Growth Overshadowed by Obstacles
by Nick Vaccaro
The oil and gas industry has long been a powerful force in earning profits while directly facing scrutiny. Shale producers might see growth and yield...
Tracy Lenz, Founder of Pecan Tree Oil & Gas: Petroleum Engineer Finds Niche as Mineral Owner Advocate
“It was the perfect time to start my business,” Tracy Lenz says of the decision to go out on her own in 2020 after nearly...
After Five Natural Disasters In 2022, Louisiana’s Economy Looks Stellar In 2023
by Jason Spiess
Dr. Loren C. Scott, professor emeritus of economics at Louisiana State University (LSU) and president of Loren C. Scott & Associates, just finished his annual...
2022 Year in Review: What We Learned
As an upstream player in the oil and gas industry, it is common to conduct a full review of the previous year’s activities and review...