Industrial control systems (ICS) are a vital part of the country’s critical infrastructure as they facilitate essential services within energy plants — including oil and gas. Like many other sectors, critical infrastructure is increasing its reliance on smart devices and automation, and this exposes organizations’ infrastructure to new threats...
Recently, the Young Professionals in Energy and the San Antonio Pipeliners Association held a golf tournament at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort. We were lucky enough to be invited to participate and we had a blast! The turnout was great and the day was beautiful.
When we think about a meridian, if we think about meridians at all, we picture an imaginary line on a map with no significance that can be seen with the naked eye. But the 98th meridian is different, according to noted Texas historian Walter Prescott Webb and his first...
The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Houston Wildcatters Host Committee honored Bryan Sheffield and Parsley Energy on Aug. 23 at the Petroleum Club of Houston. Sheffield and the senior management team at Parsley Energy were presented with the Wildcatter Award.
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SHALE Magazine participated in the 2017 Houston Energy Day festival on Oct. 21 at Sam Houston Park. The event hosted students and families from all over Houston and the surrounding areas, promoting the importance of STEM education programs.
Children of all ages learned new things, participated in arts and crafts...
It’s no secret that U.S. natural gas production, led by the shale boom, is at record highs. In fact, gas production is currently running more than 5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) higher than it was a year ago. The U.S. is now the world’s largest natural gas...
The Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) is the national trade association representing 200 companies that provide the services, technology, equipment and expertise necessary to safely and efficiently explore and produce oil and natural gas.
Serving as the unified voice for the sector, and advocating for and supporting the sector’s...
These are exciting times for everyone involved with the Port of Corpus Christi. On September 9, 2017, the Port of Corpus Christi agreed to terms with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a plan to widen and deepen the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. This news became the centerpiece...
A State With a Stormy History
Anyone who has lived for any period of time to the east of I-35 in Texas has experienced some impacts from a tropical storm or hurricane. Texas lore is indeed filled with major storms that have decimated the towns, cities and ports along the...
The winners of STEER’s fifth annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards have been announced. This year’s winners are Voestalpine Texas LLC, Energy Waste, Halliburton, R360 Environmental Solutions, Sun Coast Resources, Tierra Lease Service LLC, Falls City Education Foundation and San Antonio River Authority.
STEER has the distinct pleasure of honoring these...
