The Standard
Vol. 5, Issue No. 4
Members,

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Membership Luncheons in February and March. We're very fortunate to offer our third monthly membership events in a row for 2022 with our Spring Swing Golf Tournament coming up on April 11. While we are busy with events for our members, we also want to make sure you are aware of other activities in the Permian Basin area of which you might be interested.

In this edition of The Standard, you'll find reviews of our March Membership Luncheon, a preview of our Golf Tournament and other important community events:

PBPA Events

  • Committee Meetings
  • Annual Spring Swing
  • March Membership Luncheon Recap

Community Events

  • PRSC Road Safety Luncheon
  • Congressman Arrington Event
  • Dark Skies Fest
  • Midland College PPDC Training Courses
  • Superior Career Fair

Regards,

Ben Shepperd
Upcoming PBPA Committee Meetings

  • Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Committee Meeting, March 22, 2022
  • Electrical Coalition Meeting, March 23, 2022

For more information on these or any of our other committees, please contact Stephen Robertson at stephen@pbpa.info or (432) 684-6345.
Registration for PBPA's annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament is open and Sponsorships are available, but many are already sold out! Join us to see old friends, make new ones and forget about your worries for a day. While it is still a bit cold outside now, we know you'll be ready to hit the course come April. Make sure you don't miss out and reserve your spot today!

To learn more about the tournament or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact Jamie Ramirez at jamie@pbpa.info or (432) 684-6345.
PBPA March Membership Luncheon

PBPA Chairman Scott Kidwell and the rest of the PBPA membership were honored to host Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Commissioner Emily Lindley back in the Permian Basin to visit with members about a bevy of challenges that currently exist and those just beyond the horizon. Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2018, Commissioner Lindley has visited with the industry early and often to directly engage on a wide array of issues and we thank her for her leadership in Austin.

The TCEQ is a vital agency responsible for oversight of certain oil and gas activity as they relate to air and water regulation, and we certainly appreciate their fair but firm work with the industry to ensure compliance. Unlike their federal counterparts, the EPA, TCEQ has worked hard to engage with the oil and gas community so that we can all better understand the issues that are important to the health, safety, and welfare of communities here in the Permian Basin.

Of note in her remarks included the work being done by the Sunset Advisory Commission to review the entire TCEQ to ensure that its work is of the highest benefit to taxpayers. We can expect that after the Sunset Advisory Commission's report is released in the fall, it will include recommendations about how to improve agency functions and will lead to legislation filed when the Texas Legislature begins its work in January 2023.

In addition, Commissioner Lindley recognized that some of the efforts being undertaken by the Biden EPA will meet with resistance in areas where the scope and goal are not in line with practical efforts, and that Governor Abbott has signaled to state agencies that federal overreach will not be tolerated.

We are thankful for all those that attended the March Membership Luncheon, including past former PBPA Chairmen, Top Hand honorees, and local officials. We encourage all members to let us know if there are issues within TCEQ’s scope of regulation of which we may assist. As a note, instead of a Membership Luncheon in April, please join us for PBPA's Spring Swing on April 11.
Please join the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) for its first "Road Safety Luncheon Series" sponsored by West Texas National Bank on March 23 in Pecos, Texas. PRSC has streamlined the event, formerly known as a Road Safety Forum, after receiving feedback from supporters.
The event will be held at the Reeves County Civic Center and begins with a "Meet and Greet" at 10:00 a.m. local time. Come visit one-on-one with the new Texas DPS Regional Director for West Texas, Jose Sanchez, Chief Adrian Garcia of Reeves County's new Emergency Service Districts, and Gene Powell, PIO for TxDOT's Odessa District. And say "howdy" to PRSC's new Executive Director, Ellen K. Ramsey, and browse the exhibitors' tables.
For the first time, PRSC will sponsor a Mock Commercial Vehicle Inspection courtesy of Texas DPS. Come watch and learn what you, your team, and your contractors need to know about making commercial vehicles safer for over-the-road travel.
The luncheon program will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude by 1:00 p.m. More information and a link to register can be found below. The event is free of charge, but advance registration is required.
While PBPA does not engage in political activity, we always want to make sure our members are aware of opportunities to get to know elected officials who make decisions that impact operations in the Permian Basin. This is not an endorsement of any candidate or party.

As the Representative for Texas's 19 Congressional District, Rep. Jodey Arrington represents Lubbock and some of the northern reaches of the Permian Basin. First elected to the seat in 2017, Rep. Arrington has been a staunch supporter of West Texas and the oil and gas industry, having served on the House Agriculture Committee, the House Budget Committee and the House Veterans' Affairs Committee during the 115th Congress and on the House Ways and Means Committee d
Celebrate West Texas Skies

Join McDonald Observatory Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 2022 for a celebration of the night sky!
 
This family-friendly weekend will feature a new exhibit, special tours, activities, guest speakers, telescope viewing, food and music, and more. Festival activities take place Friday from 3pm to 8pm, and on Saturday from 12pm to 8pm. Admission to daytime programs is free.
 
Reservations are required for the evening Star Party on the 29th and 30th. Star Party passes are $5 per person for locals and first priority is given to residents of our seven county West Texas community. This event and our new Dark Skies exhibit are made possible thanks to support from Apache Corp.
 
2022 PB Environmental Regulatory Seminar

The Midland College Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC) and the PBPA proudly present the annual Permian Basin Environmental Regulatory Seminar (PBERS). This seminar is a proactive approach for oil and gas industry professionals to keep current on the most recent environmental regulations and policy changes. This important one-day seminar will focus on the latest state & federal regulatory updates and their operational impacts on the petroleum industry. A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Bruno Hanson Midland College Environmental Excellence Award to a Permian Basin operator.

The 2022 PBERS will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Midland College Carrasco Room. To register for the event, please go to this website https://mcce.midland.edu; for information on sponsorships, please contact Erin Van Evera-Welch with the PPDC at (432) 683-2832, evaneverawelch@midland.edu.


Other PPDC Programs

MC PPDC provides quality training programs designed to keep oil and gas industry professionals current in their areas of expertise by offering the latest industry updates, as well as providing timely and pertinent educational opportunities. Click the below links for upcoming classes being offered by the MC PPDC in the coming months.

MC PPDC is pleased to announce new safety training class offerings: IADC Basin United Building the Basin Fundamentals Safety Orientation (Day 1) and IADC Basin United Building the Basin Safety Leadership (Day 2). Below are links to the course flyers for the Basin United classes including a schedule. Please call MC PPDC at 432-683-2832 to schedule a specific date for your company.
 
All classes are held in-person at the PPDC unless designated “online” in the course description.