Oilwoman 2021 September-October

Oilman Cartoon September/October 2021

Interview: Paul Carlisle, CEO and Partner of Brane, Inc.

Brane is an emerging FinTech company, using AI to predict locations of new wells using big-data analytics. Eric Eissler: What gave you the idea that started…

Maria Claudia Borras: Transformative Leadership

As executive vice president of the oilfield services business at Baker Hughes, Maria Claudia Borras may be facing the biggest challenge of her career. Her company,…

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief (September-October 2021)

We have a lot to celebrate this month! Not only is November Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. – and we have profiled some incredible Hispanic…

Interview: Aisha Ghuman, Vice President of Marketing, W Energy Software

Rebecca Ponton: What is the broad, overarching theme of this year’s WE Connect conference and what is the main message you want to get out to…

A Day in the Life of…a Drone Pilot

I’d like to preface this by stating my version of “A Day in the Life” is never a “day.” Working in the energy sector, it’s more…

Energy Systems Transformation Opens Up New Opportunities for Women

We are presented with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our energy systems. Keeping the rise of global temperature below 2°C requires extensive technological and societal change.…

Arcilia Acosta: A Great Connector

“Before we start,” Arcilia Acosta says, “I want to know about you.” We share stories, then the conversation evolves to past work activities we have in…

The Power of Water

Water makes up 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and 60 percent of the human body. It creates and sustains life. It’s abundant and powerful enough…

Focus on Thriving, Focus to Empower

The diversity and inclusion (D&I) landscape in the energy industry has changed dramatically over the years. More companies have understood the value of D&I to innovation,…

Ilyani Sanchez, Warehouse Supervisor

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. Ilyani…

James E. Campos Gets Real about the Need for Women to be at the Forefront of the Industry’s Evolution

Former United States Department of Energy Director and Assistant Secretary, the Honorable James E. Campos, is paving the way for equality and evolution within the energy…

The Texas Grid Blackouts of 2021

Texans are used to sweltering in 100-degree summer weather. What they’re not accustomed to are freezing temperatures, snow on the ground and loss of electricity leaving…

Gaslighted: How the Oil and Gas Industry Shortchanges Women

Women geoscientists in the oil and gas industry make up a tiny number of elite professionals. They are privileged on every dimension – race, education, income…

Spotlight on Mexico

Mexico, the United States’ neighbor to the south, has been undergoing its own energy transition over the past few years with its current president, Andrés Manuel…

Oilwoman Cartoon September/October 2021

The American Shales

MARCELLUS: 2014 We were – all this time – searching for nickels and dimes and  we’re sitting here with $100 bills.” – Bill Zagorski With just…

Vanir Energy: Leading the Charge Through Solar Power

The name Vanir comes from Norse mythology and represents health, prosperity and fertility. Vanir Energy, part of the Vanir Group, acquired clean energy developer Appalachian in…

The Future is Female

From LinkedIn **Long personal post ahead.** The SECRET is out. I am pregnant. Why did I hide it from everyone for seven months? Because I was…

Gaurdie Banister, Jr., The People-Centric CEO

Among the characteristics a company looks for in a CEO or board member, diplomacy would be somewhere at the top of the list. Gaurdie Banister, Jr.,…

Letter from the Publisher (September-October 2021)

The Biden administration asked countries that export crude oil, many that are not friendly to the United States, such as Russia, Venezuela and Iran, to increase…

ERP Innovation Imperative: Why Legacy Tech is Holding Back the Energy Back Office

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is one of the most important technology choices an energy company can make. It impacts all facets of corporate health and…

Complementary Pairing: The Merger of Quorum Software and Aucerna

This past February witnessed the creation of the world’s largest software provider of business workflows centered exclusively on energy. That event was the result of two…

Interview: Jeff Shellebarger, Chairman of the 23rd World Petroleum Congress Organizing Committee

Eric Eissler: Could you provide a little background about the World Petroleum Congress? Jeff Shellebarger: The World Petroleum Congress (WPC) is a triennial, global industry event…

The Digital Worksite Maximizes Operational Efficiency, Ensures Safety During Turndowns and Shutdowns

Digital transformation has quickly become an imperative for the oil and gas industry, and connected technologies have proven especially valuable for maximizing uptime and revenue. When…

How an Energy Data Platform Fuels a Competitive Advantage

It’s an exciting time in energy. Macro changes are transforming the industry and accelerating the adoption of technology at lightning speed. While the macro environment is…

Cultivating a New Corporate Culture

Workplace culture has undergone many changes in various industries. From changes in business models to company values, workforces have experienced cultural shifts, often resulting in more…

Managing the Big Three in Offshore Compliance

With the changing trends of energy supply and consumption come adaptation and altered business models of oil and gas companies, respectively. While producers look to the…

(Missed) Opportunity Zones – Why Investors Should Take Note

By now, the majority of mutual fund portfolio managers and investor-class financial planners are aware of opportunity zone investing. It’s a relatively new investment vehicle created…

The Petrochemical Industry Versus COVID-19

The petrochemical industry is the last process that hydrocarbons face before becoming raw material. After applying different processes and treatments to hydrocarbon products, elements that are…

America’s Energy Reliability, Part 3

America’s energy reliability is essential for both the power generation and transportation needed for our country. As the last two articles on America’s energy reliability have…

Re-engineered Technology Cleans Produced Water for Green Use

Wyoming-based Encore Green Environmental Technologies and Licensing (EGETL) began with a dream of taking a former nuisance substance – produced water – and turning it into…

Foreign Countries Given the Green Light in Oil Production, U.S. Held Back

In early August, the White House urged OPEC to boost oil production to support global economic recovery in light of COVID-19. The fact that the U.S.…

Recent Pipeline Dispute Offers a Teachable Moment in Achieving Energy Independence

In the U.S. these days, despite strong bipartisan support for “infrastructure” renewal, developing an oil or natural gas project is a significant multi-year undertaking. Any project…

The X Factor for the Energy Transition: Reimagining the Human Performance Experience

Human Performance Experience is the X Factor in 21st Century Operations There is no greater hedge against uncertainty in the ongoing energy transition than improving the…

Young Professionals in the Oil and Gas Industry: Interview with Ryan Yarger

Our next young professional is Ryan Yarger, who is currently a facilities engineer in the Midland area. Ryan and I started our paths in the petroleum…

When God Acts, Be Prepared: Five Steps to Minimize Liability for Weather-Related Risks

With oil and gas assets and infrastructure continuously exposed to the elements, extreme weather events periodically wreak havoc in the oil patch. February’s Winter Storm Uri…

Living the Crude Life – September/October 2021

“The Biden administration has taken us in the wrong direction on energy, including by issuing a moratorium on oil and gas leases, while at the same…

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