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Ep. 104 - Plug It, Bond It, Tax It: The New Mexico Oilfield (opens the original)
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In this episode of Oilfield Strong , Grant Swartzwelder speaks with Jim Winchester, Executive Director of the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, about the association’s concerns regarding the state’s new financial-assurance and well-bonding requirements. They discuss how the requirements could affect marginal wells, independent operators, asset transfers, plugging obligations, and the businesses and communities that support oil and gas production. The conversation also covers chang
Episode 103 - The Evolution of Horizontal Drilling Technology (opens the original)
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How far can horizontal drilling technology push the limits and what happens when today’s “extreme” well becomes tomorrow’s standard? Horizontal drilling has evolved from simple directional techniques into complex U-turn and J-hook wells. This talk explores the technologies making longer laterals possible, including mud motors, PDC bits, rotary steerable systems, MWD/LWD technology, and real-time geosteering. From four-mile laterals to AI-driven and increasingly autonomous drilling, where is the
Ep. 102 - Power Generation in the Permian (opens the original)
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Power reliability isn’t just critical—it’s mission-critical, especially as AI data centers demand near-perfect uptime. Josh Evans, CEO of High Volt Energy, shares how his company’s innovative midstream power solutions are transforming electrification in oilfields and beyond, delivering clean, dependable power where the grid can’t. Tune in to discover how behind-the-meter infrastructure is shaping the future of energy reliability and meeting the explosive growth in data center power needs.
Ep. 101 - PBERS 2026 Panel Discussion - Regulatory Challenges (opens the original)
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Federal regulation may be waning, but state-level oversight in Texas and New Mexico is tightening—especially around inactive and orphan wells. Join the PBERS 2026 Panel Discussion as industry veterans unpack evolving bonding requirements, permitting complexities, and the critical need for collaboration between land, drilling, and regulatory teams. Tune in to navigate these regulatory shifts and safeguard your operations in today’s dynamic oilfield landscape.
Ep. 100 - Geothermal: Hot air (water) or great opportunity? (opens the original)
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What if Texas’s abundant oilfield expertise could unlock a new, reliable energy source right beneath our feet? Barry Smitherman, chairman of the Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance and former Railroad Commissioner, dives into how geothermal power—using deep wells and hot rock—could transform the Lone Star State’s energy future while tackling orphan well challenges. Tune in to explore the potential of dispatchable, clean energy that’s scalable, efficient, and closer than you think.
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