Oilwoman 2023 January-February

Rig-Chem: An American Dream

“I think back now and I must have been out of my mind, but I thought, ‘If the guys can do it, I can do it.…

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief (January-February 2023)

At U.S. Energy Media, we hope that the new year is off to a good start for you all! With our November/December 2022 issue, we were…

A Day in the Life of… A Coker Operator

2:45 a.m. First of all, who wakes up at 2:45 a.m.? It’s been eight weeks of waking up early and I can’t wait for a night…

A New Era for the African Continent

Africa finds itself at the crossroad of reducing energy poverty (less than half of its population has access to electricity), adopting an energy transition that is…

How CFO Services Can Be a Tool for Supplier Relationship Management and Help Your Suppliers

For those of you who work in procurement, the supply chain, with service contractors and/or accounts payable of large organizations, have you ever been asked the…

Straight, White Men Need Not Apply

This is what I’m told diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) look like to many straight, White men. And this is why DEI has so much trouble…

The Pipeline Delivers

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, 1849 Immortal words – and incorrect. When the topic is diversity on public…

Aldjia Boualam Djezzar, Senior Geoscientist

Alan Alexeyev: Please introduce yourself and explain your area of expertise. Aldjia Boualam Djezzar: I’m a senior geoscientist at the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC),…

Women as Allies – Part I

When considering what topics would be most interesting for this column, I realized the answer was in the Q&A portion of nearly every interactive workshop that…

Oil and Gas Regulations

Critics say the petroleum industry, including oil and gas, needs to be more heavily regulated when, in fact, it is one of the most highly regulated…

Disabled Talent in the Energy Industry – Our Time is Now

As humans on our planet, we urgently need energy supplies that are secure, affordable and lower carbon. It’s a very difficult challenge to solve; however, if…

Oilwoman Cartoon January/February 2023

From Bagasse to Briquettes

Viany Thatte has been working in East Africa for over 15 years and, during that time, he says he “came across the huge piles of bagasse…

Longanecker Leads TIPRO with Passion and Dedication

Career paths take many shapes and sizes in a world that continues to evolve drastically. While some seem to fall into or happen upon a specific…

Letter from the Publisher (January-February 2023)

The oil and gas industry is often noted for its cyclical nature; however, I’d say, overall, in 2022, the industry had a slightly positive trajectory despite…

2023 Industry Outlook: What We Can Expect

As a privately held upstream exploration and production (E&P) company in the oil and gas sector, it’s important to prioritize strategic planning for the new year.…

America Needs America’s Energy and Its Natural Resources

America Needs America’s Energy and Its Natural Resources is a monograph that I have written, which was officially released in September 2022. The monograph accompanies the…

The Value of Versatility

For oil and gas companies, keeping options open is key to navigating today’s energy market. When war in Ukraine forced European nations to seek natural gas…

CleanMud Establishes a Pyramid of Success

With a tightening economy and multiple avenues being explored for turning a profit, advancements in technology arrive at the forefront of business strategy. The notion of…

Cloud Storage Reduces Cost and Risks for Energy Companies

The past few years have been volatile ones for the energy industry. Facing disruption on many fronts, companies see an urgent need to become more agile,…

Enverus Intelligence Releases Canadian Oil Sands Report Predicting Increased Production Growth

Topics of conversation vary, but within the oil and gas industry, they all seem to circle back to production growth and 2030. A team of Enverus…

Workplace Safety Trends Show Transition to Technology-Driven Solutions

As the oil and gas industry continues to evolve, a heightened sense of safety accompanies the growth. While no one wants to see an employee incur…

Why Leak Detection is No Longer Enough for the Oil and Gas Industry

A more proactive and sustainable approach to reducing emissions from equipment leaks is needed. Here’s how digitalization can help prevent leaks altogether. The oil and gas…

Oil Dorado: Guyana’s Black Gold

Chapter 28: Lessons from Midland, Texas Booms and busts are real. Busts occur often. They are unexpected and unpredictable. They are devastating for most. Booms are…

Oilman Cartoon January/February 2023

Renewables Ain’t Doable Without Fossil Fuelables

The Champ is in the house! Well, elementary school. Recently, The Earth’s Champion, Johnny Green, preparing for his 2023 title defense, surprised a group of fourth…