Permian Basin International Oil Show

06/23/2025

Calling on Permian Basin Video Production Pros!
The 2025 Permian Basin International Oil Show is on October 21–23 in Midland, and we’re looking for a talented production partner to help us bring our “In-Studio” podcast interviews to life!
What we need:
Set lighting & on-site camera operation
Live-stream support to Social Profiles
A collaborative production approach—technical credit, social tags, and prominent visibility in every episode
What’s in it for you:
Massive exposure to 25,000+ oil & gas professionals on-site and 40,000+ followers online
Logo placement and on-air acknowledgement as our Podcast Production Team
Inclusion in PR and marketing assets for
Discounted/partial payment in exchange for ongoing sponsorship perks
If you’re a Permian Basin production company, let’s talk! Help us elevate the PBIOS2025's digital storytelling and showcase your expertise to the heart of the energy industry.
📩 Interested? Email [email protected] or DM us today!
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06/20/2025

🤖 AI in Oil & Gas: Smarter, Faster, Safer

The energy industry is catching up with the digital age—and AI is the game-changer. From predictive maintenance and anomaly detection to turning 35 years of field wisdom into real-time insights, artificial intelligence is redefining what's possible in the patch.

But tech alone isn't enough. It takes people + process transformation to unlock AI's full potential.

🔍 Discover how companies like Deloitte and Cognite are bridging the gap between field know-how and AI innovation:

👉 https://pboilandgasmagazine.com/whats-so-smart-about-artificial-intelligence-ai/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Permian%20Basin%20International%20Oil%20Show

06/13/2025

🚨 Big news from the Permian Basin! 🚨

Governor Greg Abbott just signed a historic package of bills that deliver a major win for Texas oil and the families who power it.

🛢️ Senate Bill 494 & House Bill 48 will create a petroleum theft task force and a new Texas DPS unit focused on stopping organized oilfield crime. No more turning a blind eye to the millions lost to pipeline and storage theft.

💰 Senate Bill 529 brings tax incentives to Midland, while SB 1806 gives law enforcement more tools to protect the industry.

💡 And the Beacon Budget Appropriation? It's the biggest move yet — a $123M promise to grow West Texas into the energy capital of tomorrow.

"This is about more than oil," said Abbott. "It's about families, jobs, healthcare, and the future of the Permian."

🔗 Read more: https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/abbott-signs-bills-to-boost-texas-oil-and-fight-permian-basin-theft-midland-budget-economic-expansion-public-safety-funding?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Permian%20Basin%20International%20Oil%20Show

06/12/2025

They say it's clean… but what's the real cost?" ⚡️🌪️

Landman star Billy Bob Thornton just dropped a reality check that every energy critic needs to hear.

In a viral rant from the hit Paramount+ series, Thornton's character tears into the so-called "clean" energy narrative — breaking down what it really takes to build windmills, solar panels, and EV batteries.

🔧 "In its 20-year lifespan, it won't offset the carbon footprint of making it."
⚙️ "Our lives run on a 120-year petroleum-based infrastructure."
🛢️ "We don't drill because we like it. We drill because there's no alternative — yet."

👉 https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/06/04/landman-star-billy-bob-thornton-has-a-message-for-those-who-question-the-morality-of-a-show-promoting-the-oil-industry?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Permian%20Basin%20International%20Oil%20Show

06/07/2025

🚨 Pipeline Politics or Progress? You Decide.

After more than a decade of delays, the Constitution Pipeline might finally have a green light — thanks to what some are calling a political trade-off between President Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

👀 The signs?
➡️ Trump's administration rescinds the stop-work order on New York's prized Empire Wind project.
➡️ Days later, Williams Co. announces plans to revive not just one, but two long-stalled pipeline projects:
🔹 The Constitution Pipeline
🔹 The Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NSEP)

These pipelines would bring affordable natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York and New England — slashing the region's reliance on foreign LNG (yes, including from Russia).

Whatever the deal behind the scenes, one thing's clear: energy infrastructure is back on the table — and it's about time.

06/06/2025

🤖 AI Is Changing the Game in Oil & Gas — But It's Not Just About Tech

The oilfield's biggest challenge isn't just adopting new tools — it's about adapting processes, people, and planning to make tech like AI work at scale.

💡 Kevin Gregory of Deloitte breaks it down:
AI + real-time intelligence can predict equipment failures, reduce downtime, and even save lives — but only if companies go beyond plug-and-play thinking.

🔍 The goal?
Move from basic remote monitoring to predictive learning, smarter sensors, and AI-driven decision-making — all while navigating tight budgets and boom/bust cycles.

📉 The cost of waiting: missed opportunities, reactive fixes, and workforce strain.
📈 The payoff: smarter operations, fewer crashes, more efficiency.

🛠️ Tech is here — now it's time to train, transform, and trust it.

06/02/2025

EOG Resources is set to become a leading producer in the Utica Shale with its $5.6 billion acquisition of Encino Acquisition Partners. This strategic move adds 675,000 net core acres, expanding EOG's Utica holdings to 1.1 million acres and enhancing its multi-basin portfolio to over 12 billion barrels of oil equivalent.

The deal is expected to boost 2025 EBITDA by 10% and free cash flow by 9%, underscoring EOG's commitment to shareholder value and operational excellence.

Read more: https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/30/eog-takes-leading-utica-position-with-5-6-billion-encino-deal/

05/23/2025

Innovation. Networking. The Future of Oil & Gas.

It all comes together at PBIOS 2025 — the world's premier showcase for upstream technology and services in the heart of the Permian Basin.

📅 October 21–23, 2025
📍 Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX
🌎 20,000+ attendees | 1,100 + booths | 3 days of game-changing energy innovation

From legacy leaders to the next generation of oilfield pioneers, brings the entire industry together to connect, discover, and shape the future of energy.

🎟️ Explore more and plan your visit: pbioilshow.org

05/15/2025

🛢️ U.S. to Refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is taking action to rebuild America's oil safety net — vowing to refill the SPR with 250 million barrels following Trump's order to "fill it up right to the top."

With current reserves well below capacity, the goal is to strengthen U.S. energy security and better prepare for future global market shocks.

📉 Refilling could take years and cost $20B, but the message is clear: energy stability is back on the agenda.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/government/article/55288811/us-energy-secretary-vows-to-immediately-refill-us-crude-stockpile

05/15/2025

💥 Tensions Rise Between Trump and U.S. Oil Producers

Despite strong support for Trump, independent oil producers are feeling the squeeze. Trade wars and falling crude prices — both fueled in part by Trump's own policies — are straining supply chains, slowing drilling, and raising costs.

"You can't have $50 oil and 'Drill, Baby, Drill,'" says Patterson-UTI CEO Andy Hendricks. Smaller producers are pushing back, calling on Congress to reclaim authority over major energy decisions.

📉 As crude prices drop, frustration rises in the heart of oil country.

🔗 Full story: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-thirst-cheap-oil-irks-160000392.html

04/11/2025

👞✨ Calling All Shoe Shine Pros! ✨👞

We’re gearing up for the 2025 Permian Basin International Oil Show, and there’s one thing we still haven’t locked in... Shoe Shine Professionals! 😱

Yes, we've been on the hunt—but so far, it’s been a fruitless journey. So now, we’re turning to YOU—our amazing Facebook community—for help. 🙌

Do you know someone who can bring the shine and polish that fits the legacy of the Oil Show? Drop your recommendations in the comments or shoot us a message. Let's keep those boots and dress shoes looking sharp out in Odessa!

🛠️🚀 Help us spread the word—tag a friend, share the post, or shine a light on someone you know!

04/10/2025

Honoring Legends of the Permian! ✨

The Petroleum Hall of Fame will induct four outstanding leaders this Thursday at the Bush Convention Center in Midland:
🏆 W.E. Connell
🏆 Jack D. Hightower
🏆 Autry C. Stephens
🏆 Peggy C. Worthington

From pioneering wells to empowering women in energy, their legacies have shaped the future of oil and gas in the Permian Basin and beyond. 🙌

📖 Learn more about their legacies and this year's induction ceremony: https://pboilandgasmagazine.com/hall-of-fame-to-add-four-members-connell-hightower-stephens-worthington/?utm_source=Oil+%26+Gas+Newsletter&utm_campaign=18d4f31247-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_05_06_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_59befaec6c-18d4f31247-90483245

Four new members will be added to the Petroleum Hall of Fame Thursday at Bush Convention Center in Midland. W.E. Connell, Jack D. Hightower, Autry C. Stephens and Peggy C. Worthington were selected by the board of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Since Frank T. Pickrell of El Paso was first induc...