Oilwoman 2021 March-April

Reaching for the Stars

Angela Wilkinson, PhD, Secretary General & CEO, World Energy Council If Dr. Angela Wilkinson had her way, it is quite possible she would change the name…

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief (March-April 2021)

March is a month of observances and celebrations focusing on women, which is our mission at Oilwoman. It is Women’s History Month and, on March 8th,…

Elevating Feminine Leadership for Sustainable Results

What Drives You? As a coach who professionally explores purpose and intentions, I felt a sense of glee over Oilwoman’s lead question for this article. Based…

The Outlook in Key Production States

Since its discovery, oil and gas has been a major force in our world. We rely on oil to fuel our vehicles, heat buildings, produce electricity…

Mining for Common Ground

Oilwoman: You have been in the mining industry almost nine years, going back to your time as a mining engineer co-op intern in South Carolina. How…

Are DEI Initiatives Worth the Investment?

About 10 years ago, my then employer set up the Women’s Leadership Network, an internal employee resource group established to improve the experiences of women in…

Oilwoman Cartoon March/April 2021

Putting the “We” Into Community Solar

Working in politics introduced Kristal Hansley to a career in solar energy. She saw the laws designed to encourage increased usage of solar energy. She became…

Women at Work

Women in the Energy Industry

A Key Driver for Delivering Organizational Sustainability Goals

AVEVA recently convened leaders from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Schneider Electric, PETRONAS and Verdantix in a virtual press panel session to discuss how digitization…

Kathy Sendall: Canada’s Self-Proclaimed “Chair Chick”

“A diverse board contributes to a terrifically well-functioning board.” Named four times as one of Canada’s top Most Powerful Women Corporate Executives, Kathleen (Kathy) Sendall served…

Making Ripples or Waves?

I started my career in energy as a student at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Like most people, I was exposed to my profession…

A Bright Outlook for Agri-Energy

“Seeing is believing.” Clusters of wind turbines reach 262 feet into the sky. Solar panels stand side-by-side in acres of once open land. Undoubtedly, these are…

Renewed Hope for the Future

Ahh… to have a crystal ball right now. But since crystal balls come up short in reality, it’s a lot better to get a quick look…

N.J. Ayuk, President, African Energy Chamber, Author Billions at Play

I lived, studied and worked in the United States and one thing that stood out to me was this: The American sense of optimism and a…

The Geophysical Sustainability Wheel

The Way Forward Geophysics contributes to and has the long-term potential to advance all 17 [of the United Nations] Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There is an…

Green is the New Black (Gold)

The C-suite is ever-expanding with new titles being added as companies deem them crucial to their mission. A 2014 Forbes article referred to the Chief Sustainability…

A Day in the Life of . . . the Greatness Engineer

6:00 am – My alarm clock rings. I take 30 minutes to lie down, eyes closed, to pray and meditate on my blessings and be grateful…

Getting A Leg Up on Safety

Melissa Gaglione, president of Safety4Her, Inc.: My fiancé has owned several towing companies for over 22 years and, although I was working in real estate, I…

Oilman Cartoon March/April 2021

Killam Oil: A Legacy of Change

An arctic blast blew through Texas (and much of the country) in mid-February, knocking out electricity and, in some cases, water, just days after Killam Oil…

Letter from the Publisher (March-April 2021)

The first day in office, President Joe Biden flexed an axe at the oil and gas industry that will crush the industry’s future. Executive Order 13990…

Interview: Mark Hill, Chief Revenue Officer, W Energy Software

Oil and gas producers are under intensifying pressure to drive performance and production to new heights while reducing operating costs and focusing on capital discipline. OILMAN…

A Venture-Backed Startup’s Plan to Bring an End to Routine Aerial Pipeline Patrol

Orbital Sidekick (OSK) began from an idea sketched on a napkin in a bar in late 2015. The company’s co-founders were friends who had become frustrated…

Four Ways Digital Unlocks Value for Oil and Gas in the New Normal

Around the world, the oil industry is at a turning point. Lowered price forecasts and increasing regulatory pressures challenged market dynamics even before the coronavirus upended…

Interview: Ryan Vinson, CEO, MineralWare and Energy Freelance

OILMAN had the opportunity to speak with Ryan Vinson, president of MineralWare, about a new application called Energy Freelance. This service allows mineral and royalty owners…

New Advances Lead to More Efficient Petrochemical Refineries

Professionals in numerous industries know the importance of utilizing advanced technologies to continuously improve processes. Failing to do this could mean innovative companies overtake those that…

Optimizing Enterprise Accounting Analytics for Process Improvement and Profitability

“Earn more, spend less,” the most basic business adage, is the holy grail for profitability in any organization across all industries. For small to mid-sized companies…

How IoT Platforms Pandemic-Proof Oil and Gas Facilities

As with all critical industries worldwide, the pandemic has disrupted the oil and gas industries beyond just sinking prices. To maintain social distancing guidelines and prevent…

The Future Hydrogen Economy?

In a 2012 film documentary entitled The Grand Energy Transition (GET) on which I served as a producer, the transition, which included oil and gas renewables,…

Strategic Approach to Procurement in Oil and Gas

The wakeup call: The oil industry downturn cycle of 2014 – 2015 changed the industry in many ways. While the initial response of most oil and…

Techniques to Prevent Sand Production in Oil Wells

Sandout is a recurring phenomenon in oil-producing wells that occurs when small rock particles (sand or very fine grains) that belong to the formation travel from…

Young Professionals in the Oil and Gas Industry: Interview with Jordan Anderson

Alan Alexeyev: Tell us a little bit about your current (or latest) position and what you do, as well as how you found a job? Jordan…

The Fate of Flaring

Here in the U.S., we are one of the top four countries in the world for gas flaring. Together with our top three peers – Russia,…

Oil Theft: A Frightening International Perspective

The famous London-based Ernst & Young (EY) audit and consulting company estimates that around $133 billion worth of crude oil and refined products are stolen or…

The State of Oil Prices as We Move Into 2021

The oil industry has seen both periods of immense success and slumps that have shaken the sector’s very foundations. Unsurprisingly, the global pandemic with which we…

Assessing Downstream Cybersecurity Threats and Budgetary Concerns

Already plagued by political agendas, market uncertainty and global struggles, the oil and gas industry’s downstream sector find itself in peril. With technical and digital dominance…

Living the Crude Life – March/April 2021

The Crude Life engages with industry experts and energy enthusiasts every day with interviews, radio programs, social media posts, print features, video content and podcasts. These…