Twenty-five years ago, when Abilene, Texas, author Cole Thompson wrote his first novel, Chocolate Lizards – loosely based on some of his own experiences working in…
We joke at the (virtual) U.S. Energy Media offices that we’ve “gone Hollywood.” It all started when actor and environmental activist Jeff Bridges graciously agreed to…
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“It was an opportunity women my age could have only in Alaska,” Joey Roth, a veteran drilling engineer for Shell, says of working on the Trans-Alaska…
“We’ve been in the oil field in Pettus, Texas, a long time – over 45 years – so we’ve seen the ups and downs, that’s for…
“My dad had a well service and we drilled water wells all over West Texas and up into the San Antonio area. In 2010, I came…
When Abilene, Texas, author Cole Thompson wrote his debut novel, Chocolate Lizards (a reference to the dark brown lizard skinned boots his protagonist, Merle Luskey, a…
“I used to be in the oil business. I’ve been teaching college English now for about 20 years. I got lucky and got a full time…
Let’s discuss de-bottlenecking in each segment of our industry down to each operational unit within each segment. For instance, we might target bottlenecks in a refinery…
As women increasingly enter trades, especially industries such as oil and gas where physical demands and safety are paramount, the quest for the perfect pair of…
When asked what my greatest strength is, I can answer quickly. It’s curiosity. This is also one of the core values I hold dear to my…
I grew up in a small town in Texas where pretty much everyone knew your name. My graduating class had 62 people and I had this…
Sandy Rodriguez originally went to college thinking marine biology would be a good fit for her since she liked science and animals. While she did well…
Rebecca Ponton: Tell us a little bit about your current position and what you do. Brandy Miles: Having earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology…
Despite the influence she has had on women from as far afield as Lafayette, Louisiana, to Saudi Arabia, Bonnie Maillet has always been more comfortable promoting…
Angela McKane: Justin, hi! It is so lovely to speak together today. Justin Cohen: Hello! Yes, lovely to speak, and to speak with you here from…
Imagine standing in the middle of your favorite gas plant in picturesque Moab, Utah, its colossal engines humming with power. And you’ve just completed an environmental,…
Energy infrastructure plays a critical role in both local and global stability, putting the oil and gas industry under considerable pressure to ensure everything runs smoothly.…
A recent report from Texans for Natural Gas (TNG) brought the encouraging news that, in 2022, Texas producers drove methane intensity to a record low of…
The spring of 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of this column. I want to thank Emmanuel Sullivan, publisher of OILMAN Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Ponton, and all…
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a cutting-edge innovation that can generate and consume original content without any human intervention. This content could be anything from language…
Multiple factors point to a successful 2024 for the oil and gas industry, with many betting on niche services. With the drive to enhance current services…
OILMAN Magazine would like to honor Mr. Gerald A. Boelte, chairman and founder of LLOG Exploration Company, LLC, who unexpectedly passed away on February 22, 2024,…
Retail and convenience oil and gas stations/stores are a very important part of the oil and gas business. As more new digital technologies become available in…
The Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) is revolutionizing industries from consumer to enterprise with its transformative force. While consumer and enterprise segments have swiftly adapted to…
A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids or slurries) by opening, closing or partially…
As we approach the second quarter of 2024, a glance back at the first of the year shows a lightning jump to the present. The oil…
Refineries need to function reliably and continuously to deliver critical petroleum products, but they are under considerable strain. According to a National Public Radio report published…
