All things Petro
A collection of my blog posts found scattered across the internet. Where applicable, external links are indicated with an arrow and text upon mouse hover.
SPE Technical Paper on Polymer Conformance
Polymer conformance projects have always excited me for their ability to combine chemical and quasi-mechanical shutoff methods into one treatment to address challenging multifluid reservoir problems!
Drilling for Helium in North America
Learning something new every day: 💡 Helium is the 2nd most abundant element in the universe (source: https://lnkd.in/e4wvV5Ue.), yet is difficult to find in commercial quantities. 💡 40% of the US Helium supply came from the Federal Helium Reserve until it was closed in 2019.
Learn Something New Today
LinkedIn is one of the best #learning platforms out there, and here's why: ✔️ It teaches the value of expanding your network and allows you to practice interacting with others in a professional setting, ✔️ You can learn from others in your network with the content they choose to publish and promote,
2021 Q1 Review
Q1 of 2021 will go down in the books as a rough start to the year for me! In January I came so close to starting a new job! It seemed as if the stars had finally aligned and I could get back to doing what I loved! Unfortunately, this wasn’t to be the case and I have since redoubled my #jobseeking efforts.
Reflecting on 2020
165,000 views. When I clicked on the 'Post' button for the very first time back in February, I never would have imagined the chain reaction that would be set in motion. As the year wraps up, I do not want to focus on what 2020 has taken from me, but rather what 2020 has brought to my life.
Should Oil & Gas Investments Still Be A Part Of Your Portfolio?
A brief review of Equity Energy ETFs and their performance relative to their peers and other sector leaders.
Embracing Tech as an O&G Professional
(MY) key takeaways from the General Assembly-sponsored webinar discussing the transitioning of Oil & Gas professionals to a more tech-centric job role.
Low-Producing Oil Well Severance Tax Credit NOW AVAILABLE!
100% Crude Oil Severance TAX EXEMPTION! For the first time since 2016, the Texas Comptroller-certified average price of oil has fallen low enough to allow operators of eligible oil wells to file for a severance tax credit. (P.S. This can also be done for gas wells.)
My Thoughts on a FREE Online MBA Program
After having completed the program in 2017, here are some things one should consider before giving it a go.
The Certainty About An Uncertain Recovery
Newspapers, prime-time network newscasts, internet articles, and even random online conspiracists have all been making predictions since this pandemic first began: Would we enter a recession or depression, experience a 'V-shaped' recovery, or would life ever return to 'normal' at all? Those are the questions we have all been faced with over the past few months.
How I dramatically sped up my 2017 iMac
How I managed to turn my almost unusably slow iMac into the high-performance machine it was meant to be. Spoiler alert: It had nothing to do with how many Chrome tabs I had open!
Handy Chart on Coronavirus Impact to Hiring
How is your industry faring amid the pandemic? The 'energy' and 'engineering' sectors are both reporting about 52% of companies implementing hiring freezes or layoffs.
Networking in the Era of COVID-19
'Some conferences are built around creating a network in the hallways.' I can't think of a more apt description shared by the many conferences, trade shows, and after-hours meetings in the #oilandgas industry.
An Introduction to Labradorite
Who can guess the name of the mineral below? This particular specimen is about 14 lbs and comes from Madagascar.
Florida's First Oil Field
38 years of dry-holes before the State of Florida offered a $50,000 bounty in 1939 for the state's first oil discovery. Finally, in 1943 Humble Oil and Refining Co (now ExxonMobil) completed the Sunniland No. 1 and was awarded the bounty. The well came in at 140 bopd and quickly settled at 20 bopd.
The June Oil Contract Expires Tomorrow
The June oil futures contract expires tomorrow. Will we see a repeat of last month's panic or are traders better prepared this time around?
Prorationing
What are your views on PRORATIONING? Here is a little #infographic I put together to summarize views expressed to the Railroad Commission of Texas on the matter.
Tax Credit for Qualifying Low-Producing Oil Leases
This program was enacted into law by the 79th Legislature – 2005, HB2161 and made permanent by 80th legislature – 2007, HB 2982. Still skeptical? Find it in the Texas Tax Code, §202.058, Credits for Qualifying Low-Producing Oil Leases.
Let's Practice Physical Distancing
Now is not the time to be practicing 'social distancing.'' Being 'social' hasn't had the requirement of being physically present with one another since the mass adoption of the telephone.