Jul 20, 2020 · My first suggestion would be the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland. I may be slightly prejudiced since I lived in Midland for 30 years and visited the Petroleum Museum Texas numerous times. However, it’s a great place full of interesting exhibits about the Permian Basin and the industry.

Jan 8, 2025 · Midstream Shines: Midstream companies delivered an average total return of 20.8%, led by Targa Resources’ 110.1% gain. Upstream Struggles: Upstream companies averaged a modest 1.5% return, with mixed results amid fluctuating commodity prices. Refining Challenges: The refining segment faced a tough year, with major refiners averaging a 6.2% decline due to narrowing crack spreads.

Sep 23, 2024 · Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer in the energy industry and Editor-in-Chief of Shale Magazine. Robert has 25 years of international engineering experience in the chemicals, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries and holds several patents related to his work.

Jan 20, 2025 · At the beginning of January, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released the final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, which was created under the IRA. These new rules are aimed at supporting the expansion of the hydrogen industry. They ...

Sep 5, 2024 · Discover how presidential policies impact U.S. oil drilling by analyzing rig count data across the last four administrations. Learn how oil prices, technological advancements, and global demand influence drilling activity more than political affiliation.

Dec 2, 2024 · Chris Wright, Trump’s pick for Energy Secretary, is sparking debate with his nuanced views on climate change and energy policy. Wright acknowledges carbon dioxide’s role in warming but emphasizes economic practicality over sweeping climate mandates.

3 days ago · In the lead-up to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford proposed an energy alliance between Canada and the United States. Canada is responsible for most U.S. oil imports and has a long-standing relationship with its North American neighbor when it comes to energy ...

May 23, 2020 · During hydraulic fracturing well stimulation, one of the costliest setbacks that can occur is a screen out, a condition in which pump pressure levels unexpectedly rise rapidly in excess of the safe-operating parameters of the wellbore or wellhead equipment.

Jan 28, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump has expressed growing interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory, to expand the United States’ sphere of influence, secure strategic positions in the Arctic, and solidify the region’s trade and security potential. Greenland’s Arctic location provides ...

May 5, 2023 · I love the “In The Oil Patch program… Great guests, subjects, and content. But I have to say,,,,, Kym sounds like she is down a well… The reflected sound makes it difficult to understand her speech a lot of the time.