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A little over 15 years ago, Steven Tidwell was a farmer just trying to make ends meet.   He met an entrepreneur who developed an innovative product with a wood-burning stove and insulation.  This little design became the simple baseline for a product that could trap hydrocarbons and revolutionize the oil and gas industry. Tidwell’s father, who had just retired ...

While the gain in the rig count is less than it has been the past few weeks, today’s number still shows an increase of 7 new rigs exploring for oil and gas, according to the latest numbers from Baker Hughes.  It isn’t surprising that the Permian Basin is still the hot spot, with an increase of 7 new rigs for ...

The Permian Basin seems to be growing when everyone else is still adjusting to a “new normal” with lower oil prices and smaller work crews. While many oil and gas companies as well as oilfield services companies are still hiring, the Permian is seeing what some are referring to as a “little boom.” So if you want to work in ...

Poultry houses, says Profoam Corporation President Ted Medford, are the perfect example of how closed-cell spray foam insulation is making a big difference in agriculture. Farmers and ranchers across the United States have learned that the best residential and commercial insulation is just as effective for farms, ranches, and other agricultural operations. Traditional barns, pole barns, sheds, farrowing houses, cattle ...

With a recent Permian Basin acquisition worth around $6 billion, Exxon Mobil isn’t the only oil and gas company making waves in the new year. Noble Energy announced Jan. 16 it plans to acquire Clayton Williams Energy for $2.7 billion in Noble Energy stock and cash. The Noble Energy press release notes the acquisition will advance the companies goals within the ...

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According to FuelFix, Halliburton is set to hire 200 workers in the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico. The Current-Argus reported that Halliburton spokeswoman Emily Mir said in late December there will be job opportunities throughout the Permian, including in Artesia. As the oil industry begins to see a small upswing, local businesses are crossing their fingers that ...

Oil companies are hiring in the Bakken, and more jobs are expected to open up next year, according to the Bismarck Tribune today. Job Service North Dakota announced six oil companies are looking for workers to man fracking crews in the new year, said Cindy Sanford, customer service office manager of Job Service’s Williston branch. She said she couldn’t reveal ...

The World Bank has forecast crude oil prices around $55 per barrel in 2017. Yet there is considerable uncertainty around the outlook. Ongoing negotiations among OPEC producers, and China’s transition from a manufacturing to a service-based economy, will both affect an already volatile market.  So, which companies will be in the best position to not only survive—but thrive—during times of uncertainty? ...

Houston–Power generation and HVAC specialty rental company Aggreko, plc has launched a unique power automation system that eliminates idling and saves up to 65% in fuel costs. The unique technology also reduces emissions, regardless of the fuel source. Aggreko’s scalable power automation systems can be retrofitted on diesel and natural gas generator sets and incorporates a hybrid battery control kit ...