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March-April 2024

Casey Hutto (center), owner of Santa Rosa Well Service, with his son Casen, and the rig crew on Hutto’s ranch in Pandale, Texas. Photo courtesy of Casey Hutto.

Casey Hutto, Owner Santa Rosa Well Service, Midland, Texas

“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 to Midland and bought a friend of the family, Gene Wheeler’s, water well drilling company from him – just a rig and the pulling...

Mark A. Stansberry

A Decade of Energy Issues and Views

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 those associated with the magazine for their support and encouragement, as well as my appreciation to all the readers of my column throughout the...

Photo courtesy of Abhay Paroha.

Revolutionizing Upstream Oil and Gas Services: Unveiling the Potential of Generative Adversarial Networks

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 and visual creations to audio and full-length videos. The possibilities are endless. This separates it from conventional machine learning algorithms that rely on existing...

Images courtesy of Rohit Verma.

The Future of Oil and Gas Retail Convenience Stores Through New Digital Solutions

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 this market, these stores will become more secure and profitable, helping change the current trend of declining profits. The National Association of Convenience Stores...

Accidental Texan cast. Photos courtesy of Jimmy Nelson.

Jimmy Nelson, Owner Nelson Oil and Gas, Pettus, Texas

“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 sure. My dad has been in the business all his life and started Yegua Oilfield Service, a workover rig company. My two brothers and...

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Capitalizing on Field Service Management Software to Improve Refinery Safety

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 in June 2022, the United States had five fewer refineries at the beginning of 2022 than it had at the beginning of 2020, and...

From left to right: Tee Jay Hayes, Operator, and Anthony Yanez, Field Supervisor, verifying data at a produced water recycling location. Photos courtesy of XPC Water Solutions.

Good Chemistry Bonds XPC Water with Orion Water Solutions

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 and increase efficiency, the service sector alone is well-positioned to prosper. Offering the best in service and beating the competition will secure business and...

Author, Cole Thompson. Photo courtesy of Lori Thompson.

Cole Thompson, Author of Chocolate Lizards

“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 job at McMurry University here in Abilene as a creative writing teacher. It’s exciting and it fits better with my true self. My father,...

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Unleashing AIoT for Industrial Operators with a Right-to-Left Approach

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 this technological evolution, the industrial sector presents unique challenges due to diverse operational rhythms, stringent regulatory oversight and community interest. Nonetheless, AIoT holds the...

Gerald Boelte

In Memory of Gerald Boelte

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, as the result of a single-vehicle accident on private land. The industry mourns his loss. In a statement released by LLOG, Philip LeJeune, president...

Thomas Haden Church. Photo courtesy of Roadside Attractions.

Made in Texas

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 down on his luck oil and gas operator, eventually bestows upon his protégé, Erwin Vandeveer, a Harvard educated actor turned newly minted roughneck (landman...

Oilman Cartoon (March-April 2024)

Oilman Cartoon March-April 2024

Pipeline operators can monitor remote facilities and infrastructure for methane leaks with AI-powered geospatial analytics.

Bringing Methane Emissions to Record Lows With AI-Powered Geospatial Analytics

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 0.12 percent. This is a positive trend as governments are striving to lower methane emissions. This report comes at a crucial time, as in...

Oilman Magazine

Letter from the Editor (March-April 2024)

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 and gas industry bustled with activity right out of the gate. While predictions from the global financial powerhouses paint a bright picture for the...

Valves Made Easy

Valves Made Easy

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 obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category. Valves are found in virtually every industrial process, including...

OPSWAT Kiosk. Photo courtesy of OPSWAT.

Improving Cybersecurity For Operational Technology In Energy Infrastructure

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. At the same time, this essential role makes it an appealing target for malicious actors seeking to disrupt operations, cause real-world harm or get...

3 Ways Technology is Going to Shape the Oil and Gas Industry Free to Download Today

Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.