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Landman Pipeline: UTPB’s energy land management program trains the next generation of dealmakers in the oil patch
Oilfield workers face heightened allergy, asthma risks in West Texas
Oil Show directors seek bridge from yesterday to tomorrow
Landman Pipeline: UTPB’s energy land management program trains the next generation of dealmakers in the oil patch
Survey shows uncertainty over oil prices, though some question that pessimism 12 New pipelines sending Permian gas multiple directions 16 Oilfield workers face heightened allergy, asthma risks in West Texas 18 Odessa College professor joins national seismic research effort
22 Oil Show names PBPA President Ben Shepperd honoree for 2025
23 Oil Show directors seek bridge from yesterday to tomorrow
24 PBPA honors Travis Stice as Top Hand
28 Pipelines with Purpose: How a Permian Basin nonprofit is fueling education, community and connection
32 AI Boom lifts Permian gas demand as oil outlook softens, financing shifts
36 AI Driller expands software platform from drilling to completion
38 Bobbi Jo Crain makes waves in produced water recycling
41 PBIOS Event Hours
42 The best places to eat in Midland as chosen by Midlanders
45 Fun things to do in Midland as picked by Midlanders
47 PBIOS Exhibitors List
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LANDMAN PIPELINE
UTPB’s energy land management program trains the next generation of dealmakers in the oil patch
By Kessly Salinas Staff Writer
Alandman is a key player in the energy industry, serving as a bridge between energy companies and landowners.
The University of Texas Permian Basin’s energy land management undergraduate program helps individuals prepare for a successful career as a landman, meeting the need for skilled professionals to navigate complex land agreements, leases and regulations.
“A landman is the person that’s public facing,” said Katharine Harrell, program coordinator for the energy land management program. “We work for oil companies normally, and we’re the ones that deal with the public, renegotiate agreements and deal with landowners.”
Harrell said that landmen also do title research and deal with other types of agreements, ensuring that they are taking an oil and gas lease from the proper people. This ensures that companies are receiving good titles for the oil and gas minerals.
“It’s one of the important pieces of the industry,” Harrell said. “Landmen are the ones that deal with the
property owners to get titles to be able to do what they need to do to produce the energy.”
Landmen are involved with a wide range of responsibilities such as researching land titles and ownership history, negotiating leases and contracts with property owners, advising energy companies and navigating legal frameworks and state-specific regulations.
Degree in energy land management
At UTPB, students can pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in energy land management, which helps propel them into a career as a landman.
The four-year program is housed within the College of Business, meaning that students get a business education as well as specific training on how to be a landman.
“This is a part of the industry that is integral to the area,” Harrell said. “It’s one of the disciplines that you think about when you think about energy development; you normally think of engineers, geologists and landmen.”
UTPB’s program is one of 10 undergraduate energy land management programs in the country that is accredited by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL).
The College of Business is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
“That accreditation is really important,” Harrell said. “It just says that they’ve looked through our curriculum and it meets their standards.”
Harrell added that being accredited by the AAPL also comes with some benefits.
“Students are eligible for a free student membership to AAPL, which has some perks,” Harrell said. “They can sign up for the education institute; they can get a mentor in the industry and find scholarships.”
According to the AAPL, land professionals who earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university program also earn an average of $12,849 more per year than those with a bachelor’s degree from a non-accredited program.
Hands-on learning
Students in the program take business classes as well as a class called landman principles, where they learn the basics of landmen dealing with real property.
They also take classes such as environmental law, real property law, energy law and negotiations.
“They take a negotiation class because that’s a big part of what a landman does,” Harrell said.
Students also take geology and petroleum technology classes to get them familiar with those aspects of the industry.
While most students go into the program with the goal of becoming a landman, the skills they acquire are also transferable to other energy sectors, such as wind, solar and geothermal, Harrell said.
Students also have hands-on learning opportunities throughout their academic career.
“We’re fortunate to be located in the heart of the Permian Basin,” Harrell said. “We do our best to utilize and pull in a pool from the talent that is here.”
She said that they often invite industry professionals to be guest speakers in classes giving students the opportunity to hear directly from industry professionals.
“They get to see and learn about what those professionals’ days look like,” she said. “We also do at least one field tour per year, where we go out and see a well that’s actually in the process of being drilled.”
She said that students get firsthand experience of what a hydraulic fracturing operation looks like while they are fracking.
“We are fortunate to be close enough here to be able to do that,” Harrell said.
Harrell added that the program does a lot of activities with the local Landman Association and the Permian Basin Landman Association (PBLA), so students have opportunities to network with professionals in the industry.
“Oftentimes, going to an event and meeting someone is a way to segue into internship opportunities,” Harrell said. “Students who are interested in having internship experience are able to find it because we are in the heart of the industry.”
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SURVEY SHOWS UNCERTAINTY OVER OIL PRICES, THOUGH SOME QUESTION THAT PESSIMISM
By Mella McEwen Oil Editor
Energy executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ quarterly energy survey continued to express recordhigh levels of uncertainty in the third quarter.
Prices were weighed down by uncertainty over the impact of tariffs on oil demand and the rising cost of materials as a result of those tariffs, and they were roiled by geopolitical uncertainty, sinking close to $60 by midyear.
A debate has arisen over which direction prices will go in the next year. On one hand, the Energy Information Administration has sent chills down the spines of oil and gas producers by predicting oil prices would be below $50 a barrel next year.
EIA analysts cite the return of more than 2 million barrels of oil to the market by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, along with record-high U.S. oil production, as the main justification for their outlook.
On the other hand, some analysts question that pessimism, pointing out that OPEC+ barrels have yet to reach the markets. OPEC+ has little incentive to flood the market with more than 2 million barrels of oil per day, as doing so would collapse prices and hurt their revenues, according to Rob Wilson of East Daley Analytics.
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“Furthermore, supermajors like ExxonMobil and Chevron have publicly guided to production growth at pricing levels supported by the strip and have the balance sheet strength to maintain drilling supportive of guided growth,” he said.
Osama Rizvi, energy and economic analyst at Primary Vision, took a similar upbeat view.
“So far, the story of U.S. shale has been one of resilience and consolidation. When we look at the Frac Job Count — that refers to the actual number of completions — we see that it has held strong. It is only down by 19 on a year-over-year basis. It means that even with a significantly lower oil price, U.S. shale has maintained production,” he told the Reporter-Telegram.
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NEW PIPELINES SENDING PERMIAN GAS MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS
By Mella McEwen Oil Editor
Growing thirst for natural gas to be converted into liquefied form for export as well as for fuel for new data centers is reshaping takeaway capacity from the Permian Basin.
That growing demand is giving rise to new projects designed to send Permian natural gas to the Gulf Coast, into the Rocky Mountains and to the Southwest.
By the end of 2026, East Daley Analytics forecasts nearly 5.2 billion cubic feet per day of additional gas processing capacity in the Permian compared with 2024. The firm’s latest model update has Permian gross natural gas production still growing 2.1 Bcf or 8% this year and 1.3 Bcf or 5% by 2026 compared with the 2024 average, even in the face of $60 West Texas Intermediate prices.
Energy Transfer is proceeding with its Hugh Brinson Pipeline, formerly the Warrior Pipeline and renamed in honor of Energy Transfer Chief Executive Officer Kelcy Warren’s father. The $2.7 billion pipeline will be built in two phases. The first phase will send natural gas from the Waha hub to Maypearl, south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where it will then connect to Energy Transfer’s pipeline and storage infrastructure. Phase 1 is expected to be in service by the end of 2026. As part of this initial phase, Energy Transfer will also construct the Midland Lateral, a 42-mile 36-inch lateral connecting Energy Transfer and thirdparty processing plants in Martin and Midland counties to the new pipeline. The second phase will add compression to increase capacity to approximately 2.2 Bcf per day.
Energy Transfer also announced plans to expand its Transwestern Pipeline to increase the supply of natural gas to markets
throughout Arizona and New Mexico from its asset base in the Permian Basin.
Transwestern’s Desert Southwest pipeline expansion is expected to provide natural gas to support the long-term energy needs for utilities and energy providers in the region driven by population growth, high-tech industry demand and data center expansion.
The Desert Southwest pipeline expansion project consists of 516 miles
of 42-inch pipeline and nine compressor stations in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas with a capacity of 1.5 billion cubic feet per day. The project is expected to begin service in the fourth quarter of 2029.
Tallgrass is looking to move Permian Basin natural gas from multiple points of receipt via the new pipeline to its Rockies Express Pipeline markets and from there to other points of delivery.
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OILFIELD WORKERS FACE HEIGHTENED ALLERGY, ASTHMA RISKS IN WEST TEXAS
By Trevor Hawes Editorial Director
Working in the oilfield is by no means easy, and it can be particularly taxing on a worker’s respiratory system. We sat down with Dr. Miguel Wolbert of AllerVie Health in Midland to learn more about the particular asthma and allergy risks oilfield workers face and how they can stay healthy.
MRT: What asthma and allergy risks in particular do those working out in the oilfield face?
Wolbert: So not only do people working out in the field have to deal with environmental allergies, but there is also a higher rate of irritants that they’re exposed to. So just the dirt and dust particles and also volatile organic compounds that they’re breathing in can trigger more upper respiratory symptoms, be it runny nose and allergy issues. They also can have lower respiratory tract problems too.
MRT: Do you regularly have patients who work in the oilfield?
Wolbert: Absolutely. Their allergies are miserable. They often have respiratory problems because of what they are exposed to. And the other challenge is access to care. Since people in the oilfield work very long hours, it’s tough for them to come in to get the proper evaluation and treatment that they need.
MRT: How can someone know when they’re having an asthma or allergy problem?
Wolbert: You’ll know when the symptoms are to the point that they’re disrupting your quality of life. Something as simple as just straightforward allergies can prevent you from sleeping or working effectively. You might sneeze frequently or have a constant runny nose. When you’re unable to do your activities of daily
living because of that, then you know it’s a problem with those.
It’s not quite as cut and dry as respiratory issues like asthma. If someone has asthma, they know when they can breathe or not breathe, even if they’re in denial about it. But for regular allergy symptoms, if it’s disrupting what they want to do in life, then that’s where it’s problematic, and then that’s when they need to seek additional help.
MRT: What are some symptoms to look out for?
Wolbert: The classic allergy symptoms are runny nose, congestion, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes. We also see sinus problems. If you have a runny nose and congestion, you can get sinus pressure, which can trigger sinus infections, headaches and dizziness. You can get drip and drainage down your throat, which can lead to a sore, irritated throat.
If you’re prone to eye symptoms or ocular allergies and you’re rubbing your eyes a lot, you can get vision changes from that. You can get redness and rashes around your eyes from rubbing them too much, and that can be very disabling too.
MRT: At what point is it time to see a doctor?
Wolbert: If you know you’re going to have problems during a certain season, let’s say you have a weed allergy and every September you’re miserable, I recommend going on medications before symptoms actually start, because if we can prevent the peak of the symptoms and prevent the body from being primed up, medications will be much more effective.
Now, if you miss that window, or you don’t know what your allergy seasons are, then you should go in and seek some extra help if you’re to the point where taking over the counter medications are not effective any longer,
MRT: Tell us more about over-thecounter medications.
Wolbert: There are a number of different products. Now, the one thing that people need to be cautious with is that some antihistamines like Zyrtec and Benadryl can cause sedation. If someone’s taking a lot of antihistamines for their symptoms, there may be some kind of unexpected side effects.
There are also nasal sprays that are over the counter such as Flonase. The biggest side effects we see with that is that they can lead to nosebleeds. So if you’re already outside in a dry and dusty and windy environment and your nose is being forced to filter all those other things in the first place, then you’re already at a higher risk of getting nosebleeds.
And if you are taking other medications at the time, the risks can be even more amplified. So it can be tricky juggling these different medications, balancing out medications, trying to figure out the right combination for someone based on their occupational exposures.
MRT: Can you overuse over-the-counter asthma and allergy medications?
Wolbert: Antihistamines and intranasal steroids are safe to use every single day. If someone’s having bad allergy symptoms, we often recommend they take these medications daily. If someone is having symptoms and they require them daily, though, then that’s another indication to have their allergies evaluated, at least have someone check to make sure it is allergy and not some other reason why they have a symptom like constant congestion.
So have an evaluation to look in the nose, do some testing, if appropriate, just to make sure that it’s not something else that may mimic allergy symptoms.
MRT: Should oilfield workers who didn’t grow up in West Texas have any special concerns?
Wolbert: One of the biggest challenges for people when they come here is that
we don’t really have an end to the allergy season. Up north, it will freeze, and so you’ll have some break at some point here is kind of one continuous, long allergy season.
For example, on the days that we do get cold weather and things freeze and pollen counts plummet. The next day it’ll be 60 degrees again, and everything will pollinate and kick those pollens up. And we see that in the wintertime, with that cycle that then continues in the spring and summer and then fall, of course, with all the weed pollens. So people that come here to visit or come here, or move here, they really get no reprieve from the environmental elements.
MRT: When over-the-counter medications don’t work, it’s time to see a doctor. What happens during an evaluation?
Wolbert: It’s straightforward. We take a thorough history about exposures and about what they are around and go into their past history with allergies. Is this a brand new problem that they’ve only had for a month or two? Or is this something that they have every season for the last 30 years?
After that, to get objective information, we perform allergy testing, which involves taking different allergens that we then scratch on the skin initially. We wait 15 minutes to see if there’s this quick allergy response that develops.
Next, we might follow up with needle testing, and then we can counsel patients based on that.
Once we know for sure what they’re allergic to, we talk about environmental measures. We can talk about medication options, including prescription medications, and we can talk about what we call immunotherapy, which is either allergy drops or allergy injections, and that’s really the best treatment for allergies.
It’s the way that we cure allergies by kind of desensitizing somebody. But it’s also a slower process with commitment to it.
MRT: And what about asthma?
Wolbert: So allergies and asthma go hand in hand. Asthma very commonly is secondary to allergy exposures, and in fact, doing things like allergy injections can also be curative in a way for asthma because we’re removing that trigger for asthma.
We do formal testing for asthma with a breathing test, and that way we can see where somebody’s baseline is, which helps tailor how aggressive we need to be to treat someone’s asthma.
MRT: What’s the biggest culprit for spreading allergy irritants?
Wolbert: Definitely the wind. Stuff flows around from about a 200-mile radius. So it’s not just things in the backyard. Everything within a 200-
mile radius that’s blowing in causing your problems. So people that are out there working in the oil fields that are exposed to these things with no barriers to disrupt the pollens and the irritants hitting them can be exposed to a wide variety of different allergens.
MRT: What’s your best advice for those who work outdoors in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico?
Wolbert: It’s always helpful to try to keep the outside allergies out. So after you’re done working, make sure you change your clothes, shower when you get home, try to remove that outside environment as much as possible to decrease those exposures. Wash your hands and your face so that when you’re touching things, like when you rub your eyes or nose, you’re not introducing more allergens to those sensitive areas. Also, if you have pets like dogs that go outside and you’re allergic to the outside, sometimes those pets can bring allergies to you. So you spend all day outside, come home, wash up, clean everything and then your dog’s going outside. You think you’re home free, you still need to be cautious, because your dog may be rolling around in the weeds and sitting in the grass, and then you’re petting the dog when it sits on your lap. Sometimes that can be another area that you’re getting more allergens and allergy exposures.
ODESSA COLLEGE PROFESSOR
Josh Hardt
By Mella McEwen Oil Reporter
National efforts to collect and analyze seismic data have some local partners.
Several faculty partners have been selected to participate in a national initiative called RECONNECT — RealTime Inducted Seismicity Forecasts Learning Seismic Catalogs. The project is backed by the U.S. Department of Energy and led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory out of California.
“Last year, a representative from the seismology project at Livermore asked if I’d be part of the partnership,” recounted Josh Hardt, geology professor at Odessa College, recounted. “Being part of a national laboratory is highly sought after.”
He teaches two geology courses: physical geology, or what the planet is made of; and historic geology. He tries to tie them into local geology and oil and gas. He is also halfway through earning a doctorate in geoscience policy.
The project had already done some work on machine learning to analyze seismic data, but public involvement is now needed. Locally, Hardt has been joined by others at Midland College and Southeast New Mexico Junior College in the effort.
“The whole point is collecting seismic data from the area with the goal of using machine learning to eliminate all the noise in the data” like trucks driving down the road or oilfield equipment working underground, Hardt explained.
“It’s an ongoing process. Right now, this is a twoyear program,” he said.
He will be receiving a seismometer to place on campus to measure tremors. Ideally, he said he would like to bolt it to the foundation of his building because the seismometer needs a connection to the ground.
The project has reached the point where it is time to share the data and Hardt’s task is to host public events to share the data, field questions about the data and how it is interpreted but also questions about the oilfield in general. The first Permian Basin Energy Day Forum is Oct. 24 in the Wood Health and Sciences Building on the Odessa College campus.
Representatives from Livermore, including research scientist Kim Mayfield; postdoctoral scholar Caspar Donnison; and Kayla Kroll, associate program leader, will speak.
State seismologist Aaron Velasco will also participate, as will Sherilyn Wilson-Stroud, director of the Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and
Sedimentary Systems at Texas A&M. The Center for Injection and Seismicity Research will also send a representative.
“It’s important to the community, but also to companies with billions of dollars of equipment,” he said.
“I get questions about earthquakes several times a week,” said Hardt, adding a number of questioners are concerned about larger earthquakes that can cause severe damage. They, no doubt, remember several earthquakes of greater than 5 magnitude that have occurred in the region in recent years.
“My answer is it’s unlikely,” he said. “As far as I’m aware, we don’t have the larger fault systems other places have. It also helps to understand those concerns are legitimate,” he said.
“If machine learning successfully forecasts seismic events here, they can do so elsewhere. This is brandnew, cutting-edge technology that can save lives and infrastructure in a lot of places.”
The program is trying to involve as many companies as possible, collecting oilfield data with seismic wave rates and frequency of response. If the machines get good at parsing data, they can find data leading to faults and possible events. That is how fault systems are found, he noted.
“If machine learning successfully forecasts seismic events here, they can do so elsewhere. This is brand-new, cutting-edge technology that can save lives and infrastructure in a lot of places,” Hardt said.
Oil companies can provide the data that can address seismicity, he pointed out. “It’s important to realize you can’t leave oil behind because of the consequences of producing it. You need that balance.”
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OIL SHOW NAMES PBPA PRESIDENT BEN SHEPPERD HONOREE FOR 2025
By Mella McEwen Oil Editor
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
President Ben Shepperd has been named the 2025 Permian Basin International Oil Show honoree. He will be recognized at the Oil Show’s opening ceremony on Oct. 21.
“I am honored beyond belief. I was so surprised to be nominated and so humbled when I look at the list of past honorees,” he said.
Speaking with the Reporter-Telegram, Shepperd said he feels the award belongs to the PBPA for its industry advocacy and the good work the association has done in recent years. He cited victories over policies that would have affected the industry.
Noting that he is nearing 20 years at the helm of the PBPA, he observed: “My time with the PBPA has coincided with the resurgence of the Permian Basin. At first, there was no horizontal drilling. Now it dominates the conversation.”
Shepperd called the Oil Show the world’s premier onshore oil exhibition.
“People around the world come to see the latest equipment. It’s also a place to network, make connections. It really showcases what makes the Permian Basin the preeminent basin in the world.”
He added: “Today, the Permian Basin produces over 40% of the oil produced nationally. Twenty years ago, the Permian Basin was a historic oilfield people in the industry knew about; the rest of the world, not so much. Now, everyone can find it on the map.” Oil Show
Honoree Ben Shepperd
OIL SHOW DIRECTORS SEEK BRIDGE FROM YESTERDAY TO TOMORROW
By Mella McEwen Oil Editor
Odessa’s Ector County Coliseum grounds will once again be filled with derricks towering over the grounds and rubber washers used to seal pipe connections, and everything in between as the Permian Basin International Oil Show gets underway Oct. 21-23.
With the Permian Basin oil industry celebrating multiple centennial anniversaries and the ‘shale revolution’ reaching its next stages, Oil Show organizers chose as the theme “Bridging Legacies. Powering Tomorrow.”
“I like the theme because it’s the next thing,” said Martin Graves, president of the 2025 edition of the Oil Show and president of Insulation Products.
Agreed Tony Fry, executive director of the Oil Show, “We have old technology still out there, but this is a bridge to new technology. It changes rapidly.”
Trade shows seem to be an old-fashioned way to look at products, with younger people wanting to look online, said Graves.
Every year he has attended the Oil Show, he said he walks the grounds and looks for things that benefit his company. Fry said he also walks around the grounds to look for products.
One technology sure to highlighted is artificial intelligence. Both men agreed it remains to be seen what role AI will play in the industry. But, Graves said, “AI in
the industry, whatever it can do for oil and gas, will be tested out here.”
While the Oil Show will be looking to the future, it will also pay homage to the past. There will be a presentation celebrating the centennial of the first oil well drilled in Howard County, the No. 1 H.R. Clay, completed by Fred Hyer on November 9, 1925. The presentation, including officials from the Howard County Commissioner’s Court, Big Spring city officials and Forsan officials will take place at 11 a.m. in the Old Rig Area on October 22.
Fry said that among the estimated 20,000 expected to visit the 702 exhibitors scattered across the grounds will be a film crew from the television show “Landman,” who will be filming scenes to include in episodes of the program set at the Oil Show.
Another change this year is the addition of association spotlight symposiums on each of the three days of the show. The first will be held by the Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling on October 21. The Permian Basin Petroleum Association will meet on October 22 and the Society of Petroleum Engineers on October 23.
“We want to build the younger executives and engineers,” said Graves.
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PBPA HONORS TRAVIS STICE AS TOP HAND
Travis Stice
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY
By Mella McEwen Oil Editor
Travis Stice’s Midland roots run deep. So deep, in fact, that when he looks out the window of his downtown office, he can see his grandparents’ house.
“It’s still there,” he says. He points to it from the conference room at Diamondback Energy’s offices, where he serves as executive chairman.
His energy industry roots also run deep, stretching back 40 years to his start as an operations engineer with Mobil Oil in 1985. After positions with other operators, he founded Diamondback Energy 15 years ago. There were fits and starts, but the company has emerged as one of the Permian Basin’s top operators.
But it’s his dedication to the industry and the numerous community organizations that has earned him the Permian Basin Petroleum Association Top Hand Award. He will be recognized at a special dinner in January.
He praised the PBPA as strategic and important for its advocacy, influence and leadership on issues affecting the region.
“To be the Top Hand is a significant event for me,” Stice said. “If you look at the prior winners, they are the patriarchs and matriarchs of the industry, particularly in the Permian Basin. To receive the award from peers who recognize you heightens its significance.”
He added: “While I’ll be receiving the award, and the award is being presented to an individual, it highlights how companies give back. I view it as an opportunity to highlight what Diamondback has given back over almost 15 years and the employees who have donated so many hours giving back.”
Before Diamondback became the powerhouse producer it is today, Stice and his fellow executives had to weather some ups and downs.
“One low point was planning an initial public offering and pulling back at the last minute because of market conditions,” he recounted. “A lower point was when the private equity firm said we should try to sell
the company. The lowest point was when no one submitted an offer.”
Diamondback went public in 2012, producing about 3,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Today, the company produces more than 900,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. He credits his staff for the success they have created for the shareholders, which he said is beyond expectations.
“If I look back at what makes Diamondback so unique, it’s our culture. Starting out, the culture was easy because we started out so small. To see those cultural elements survive today is meaningful to me,” he said.
Stice said his career direction was determined by one factor:
“When I was getting out of high school, there were few opportunities if you wanted to come to the Permian Basin to live and work: Fast food or petroleum engineering,” he quipped. True to that factor, he earned his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University.
Coming back to his hometown was a big step for Stice and his family, he said.
“Professionally, my career took a turn in a direction I never dreamed possible, possibly through divine intervention. I never saw myself as a chief executive officer. I thought I’d be in management.”
On the personal side, he referenced the loss of his son Matthew last November after a lifetime of health issues.
“Our faith provided the base to move through,” he said.
In addition to his staff, he credited his wife Brenda as “an unbelievable woman whose support, encouragement and grounding I needed to help lead the company in the way I have.”
Stice will step down as executive chairman in May but remain as chairman, keeping an attachment to the company in a different way.
“I’m blessed to have a period to discern what the future should look like. It will be a mission-oriented life using my business experiences to help others have a better life outcome. Ideally it will be a mission that my wife and I are equally passionate about,” he said.
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PIPELINES WITH PURPOSE
How a Permian Basin nonprofit is fueling education, community and connection
By Trevor Hawes Editorial Director
The Permian Basin has many professional organizations, and the oil patch is certainly known for its philanthropic spirit, but there’s a group of oil industry pros doing both in a big way that many may not have heard of.
The Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners formed in 2019 as a way for employees in the pipeline industry to network. And much like the product in pipelines themselves, this organization continues to expand.
“Historically, it was a lot of salesmen wanting to grow their network, and what we have focused on doing these last couple years is getting more operators involved,” said PBAP President Shelby Campbell.
Campbell joined the organization shortly after its founding and is one of the longestserving members. She served as the events coordinator, treasurer and vice president before becoming president this year.
“I am one of the only ones still on the board that has been here this long, and so it’s just kind of become my baby,” she said.
In its first year, PBAP hosted monthly luncheons that featured speakers from the oil and gas industry.
“We started out pretty strong,” Campbell said, and though momentum slowed during the pandemic, the organization gained steam in subsequent years. Operator engagement increased, and technical training opportunities were added. And what was once a Midlandcentered organization grew to cover the entire Permian Basin with the creation of a second, more regional arm of the nonprofit: the Delaware Basin Association of Pipeliners.
As for supporting education, that’s been there since the beginning, Campbell said. PBAP started with seven humble scholarships in 2019, and it was limited to those who had certain STEM qualifications.
“But then we realized that a lot of the people that are working in our industry don’t have degrees but that they still had to pay for their qualifications,” Campbell said. So the organization opened up scholarship opportunities to those in the pipeline industry trades such as welders. Scholarships are also available to those outside the business, including nurses and teachers.
This year, PBAP offered $100,000 in direct scholarships — about half of its total giving.
The Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners hosts several fundraising events annually, including a clay shoot.
“About 80% of the other half went to grants and other local communities and universities for use in their own scholarship programs and capital improvement programs,” Campbell said. “The rest was designated for community improvement efforts.”
One such effort was getting the word out about an area that’s near and dear to any pipeliner: safe digging.
“We had a luncheon in April where we had representatives from 811 come speak at our event, and we were able to give the
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The Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners hosts several fundraising events annually, including a golf tournament.
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proceeds of that event, plus some of our community improvement money to the Damage Prevention Council of Texas as part of National Safe Digging Month,” Campbell said.
None of this goodwill happens without fundraisers.
“We have a couple strong fundraisers throughout the year,” Campbell said. “We do golf
tournaments, and that is our biggest item in our receivables. And then we have the clay shoot for all the people who don’t know how to swing the club, like me. And then we have our Christmas party. Those are our three main events.”
The organization also hosts cookoffs and has even held team roping events in the past.
For PBAP, industry and philanthropy don’t run on parallel tracks. They’re one in the same, with connections being built to last well beyond the next boom and bust cycle.
The Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners gave out $100,000 in scholarships in 2025.
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AI BOOM
lifts Permian gas demand as oil outlook softens, financing shifts
By Trevor Hawes Editorial Director
It’s been a bit of a doom-and-gloom year for oil and gas. Financial analysts have predicted that an oversupply of crude in 2026 will send prices to around $50 per barrel. Haynes Boone’s spring survey
showed banks’ view was even more grim, with prices expected to dip down into the $40s.
But with the year almost over, has the sour sentiment stayed?
“A few months ago, when our last report came out, it was right off of tariff ‘Liberation Day,’ and, frankly, there was a lot of hysteria in the market,” said Kraig Grahmann, a partner at
Haynes Boone who represents oil and gas companies. “In the months since, though, I think we’ve backed off such a negative outlook.”
One reason for the more positive sentiment is companies’ responses to the price and supply environment.
“Companies on the drilling and completion side are being extremely proactive by reducing the number of rigs they have out there,” Grahmann said. “Companies are constraining their own development, which I think is keeping the price of oil from dropping further.”
Another key factor in the change: the demand for natural gas.
The AI boom is still in its early days, and the rush to build electricity-hungry data centers is on. Natural gas is being sought as a fuel source, which is good for the Permian Basin. Pipelines are already under construction to send natural gas from the Delaware Basin to Arizona, where a large number of data centers are being built.
Natural gas prices are expected to rise and oil prices are forecast to be soft.
“I think, ultimately, that as long as
there’s enough demand for the natural gas and a high enough price for it, companies will be willing to take the loss on the oil and the expense of the water, and it sounds like natural gas will eventually go in the direction of having that kind of price environment,” Grahmann said.
From a lending perspective, Grahmann said there are not a lot of distress or bankruptcy prospects going on right now. That’s good for companies that need financing and for lenders like UMB Bank, which has a more positive, though still cautious, outlook on the oil and gas industry, especially in the Permian Basin.
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“The oil boom is still going on, but the curve is flattening,” said James Arnold, market president of First Bank and Trust, a division of UMB.
“We have lent money to oil and gas through all kinds of cycles, and we stay pretty consistent on that.”
Arnold said UMB lent to oil and gas companies in the Permian Basin long
“The world runs on oil and gas, and so that gives us a lot of confidence.”
before the super-regional bank had purchased Heartland Financial and First Bank and Trust in recent years, which expanded its presence in West Texas. To that end, UMB pays attention to the price of oil, but it doesn’t have a hard line on when underwriting starts and stops.
“We don’t chase booms, and we don’t run from the bust,” Arnold said. “We can lend to companies when oil is $50 and when it’s $100.”
He also sees the industry as being mature, not volatile.
“The world runs on oil and gas, and so that gives us a lot of confidence,” Arnold said. “We make
money when we underwrite, and we have solid fundamentals in the underwriting process.”
Still, many banks in general have pulled back on oil and gas lending, which has led many companies to seek financing from alternative sources such as family offices and privateequity firms.
“Family offices have been very interested in filling the gap,”
Grahmann said. “Private equity had a bit of a pullback post 2020, but then the last year to 18 months, you’ve heard a lot more stories about privateequity firms finally being able to raise funds dedicated to oil and gas investments, and now they’re in a position of having those funds and are ready to deploy capital.”
Grahmann added that assetbacked securitization has also grown in popularity.
Asset-backed securitization is a way for oil and gas companies to turn producing wells into cash without selling them outright.
The company places its producing assets into a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), essentially a separate legal entity, which then borrows money from investors such as insurance companies or other non-bank lenders.
“That structure has remained strong,” he said. “There’s a robust appetite for investors to buy the notes that are issued by those SPVs. So that’s kind of one of the main things we’re seeing in the space that continues to be strong.”
AI DRILLER EXPANDS SOFTWARE PLATFORM FROM DRILLING TO COMPLETION
By Mella McEwen Oil Editor
Artificial intelligence has found its way into the oil patch and is fueling growth for one Midland company.
“We started out as a software platform for drilling,” said Marat Zaripov, chief executive of AI Driller. “We all had service experience, everyone was trying new technology. We needed software that centralized decision making.”
Offerings have expanded to include:
• AI Cloud for drilling and completions data.
• A desktop suite to manage directional data, well planning, engineering and job reporting.
• A tool to manage mud motor requests.
• AI alerts and notifications.
• A tool to build, approve, print and share drilling programs for the well and pad in under five minutes.
• Running engineering scenarios with a few clicks.
• Automating daily reporting tasks.
• planning, executing and reviewing completions programs.
The platform lets customers plan drilling and completions on AI Driller’s system, even handle the permitting process and issue budgets, Zaripov said.
“Imagine how many service companies, how many software companies don’t have access,” said Richard Zamora, chief operating officer. “We do a lot of integration.”
“This is a digitally savvy oilfield,” Zaripov said, who added that the company has users ages 25 to 65.
The platform also improves safety by keeping people off the road and monitoring operations from the office, he noted.
After nearly five years in operation, Zaripov said AI Driller has grown into a leading platform worldwide with
“This is a digitally savvy oilfield”
customers from Midland to Saudi Arabia, Canada to Malaysia and all U.S. producing basins. The company’s two main offices are in Midland and Saudi Arabia, with a satellite office in Houston.
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BOBBI JO CRAIN MAKES WAVES IN PRODUCED WATER RECYCLING
By Mella McEwen Oil Editor
Helping customers manage their produced water has been Bobbi Jo Craine’s focus for some time.
“I permitted the first produced water pond in Texas, and I permitted the first produced water pond in New Mexico. It’s been my baby for a long time,” she said.
Speaking with the ReporterTelegram, Crain, president of Cascade Services LLC, said her focus is on permitting and regulation. The company offers geosynthetic design and installation services for liners used for water loss control, hydrocarbon seepage and erosion control. She estimates Cascade has installed a billion cubic feet of liners for oil and gas use throughout her career.
The company’s products have helped revitalize recycling and reusing produced water.
“To recycle water, you need big ponds,” she explained. Those big ponds have four types of layers to protect the environment, protect groundwater sources, monitor for leaks and for quality control.
“I’m seeing a lot more demand, especially in New Mexico and Texas because of storage restrictions due to seismicity. Clients can use more storage rather than disposing of the water,” she said. And it’s not just the major operators. Smaller independents are also reusing produced water.
Technology has advanced so that the industry can treat and utilize massive amounts of produced water instead of fresh water.
Crain said initially that it was “the wild, wild west with a lot of people just putting liners in ponds.” She had to prove to a number of regulators in Texas and in New Mexico, which has private lands, state lands
and federal lands, that Cascade’s liners met regulatory specifications.
Cascade’s crews are comprised of specialized technicians, she said. “I have 13 guys on my crews and they work all over the U.S.,” said Crain.
Active in liners for oil and gas operations, Crain said the company is diversifying into agriculture and mining.
Earlier this year, Crain received the Woman in Energy: Making Waves award at the Permian Basin Water in Energy conference. The award honors an exceptional woman who is making significant contributions to the water management industry and recognizes a female leader who demonstrates innovation, leadership, and dedication to advancing the role of women in energy, while driving change and fostering growth in the sector.
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THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN MIDLAND AS CHOSEN BY MIDLANDERS
By Kessly Salinas Staff Writer
Are you looking for somewhere to find the best meals? Our readers voted to find the best places for meals, drinks and treats in our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Here’s a local guide to finding the best eats and treats in Midland.
Breakfast
Don Tomas Café was selected as the Gold Award winner for the best breakfast. The restaurant offers authentic Mexican breakfast featuring freshly homemade tortillas, hearty burritos and flavorful asado, all served in a welcoming atmosphere.
Don Tomas Café is located at 3415 N. Loop 250 W., Ste. 201. Open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. TuesdayThursday and Saturday; 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.
JumBurrito was voted the silver award winner. The restaurant offers breakfast burritos such as bacon, egg and cheese, sausage and egg, and chorizo and egg. It also sells lunch and dinner burritos.
Leyenda Coffee & Tequila won the bronze award for best breakfast. The restaurant offers coffee, a breakfast menu, a lunch and dinner menu, and a cocktail menu.
Leyenda Coffee & Tequila is located at 301 W. Ohio Ave. Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 8 a.m.midnight Thursday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
Brunch
JumBurrito has several locations in Midland. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
Juji’s Kitchen was voted the best place for brunch in the Readers’ Choice Awards for its inviting ambiance, exceptional service and standout menu, featuring crepes, quiches, breakfast paninis, waffles, seasonal salads and breakfast sliders, all made with fresh, highquality ingredients.
Juji’s Kitchen is located at the Claydesta Center, 6 Desta Drive. Open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
Leyenda Coffee & Tequila won the silver award in the Readers’ Choice. It often hosts brunch days with music and a special menu. The restaurant’s signature attraction is its Ketel One Vodka Espresso Martini machine.
Leyenda Coffee & Tequila is located at 301 W. Ohio Ave. Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. MondayWednesday; 8 a.m.-midnight Thursday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
Cork and Pig won the bronze award. The restaurant offers a blend of signature entrees, including gourmet salads, sandwiches, woodfired pizzas, and appetizers and sides.
Cork and Pig is in Ally Village, 200 Spring Park Drive, Ste. 200. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Barbecue restaurant
The Half Acre earned the Gold Award for the best barbecue restaurant, known for its mouthwatering flavors and perfectly smoked meats.
The Half Acre is an extension of Midland Meat Company and Scharbauer Ranch. It was also recognized among Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints of 2025.
The restaurant is located at 1101 Washita. Open 11 a.m.8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Pachuco’s earned the silver award. The restaurant offers a fusion menu featuring barbecue, poutine, Korean tacos and unique burgers.
Pachuco’s is located at 316 N. Big Spring St. Open 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. MondayThursday; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
SBK BBQ at Rooster’s Backyard earned the bronze award. It offers smash burgers, wings, fajita tacos, grilled chicken sandwiches and more.
SBK BBQ is inside Rooster’s Backyard, 6221 FM 307. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. MondayThursday; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Chicken wings
If you’re in the mood for chicken wings, here are a few places to try.
Buffalo Jo’s earned the Gold Award for best chicken wings in the Readers’ Choice Awards. The restaurant offers perfectly cooked wings with bold flavors and a variety of sauces.
Buffalo Jo’s is located at 5701 Starboard Drive, Ste. 9. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. TuesdaySaturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday. Leyenda Coffee & Tequila won the silver award.
The Half Acre earned the bronze award for chicken wings. Its menu also includes brisket, ribs and sausage.
Chinese restaurant
Kung Fu China Express was voted best restaurant for Chinese food. Its classics include General Tso’s chicken, lo mein and egg drop soup.
Kung Fu China Express is located at 3408 N. Midkiff Rd., Ste. 205. Open 11 a.m.9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Szechuan House and Moon Garden were also voted as favorites.
Deli
Murray’s Restaurant & Deli was voted the best local deli in the Readers’ Choice Awards for its sandwiches, salads, homemade pies and signature dishes such as chicken-fried steak.
The restaurant is located at 3211 W. Wadley Ave., Ste. 24. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayWednesday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Jason’s Deli and McAlister’s Deli were also local favorites.
Donuts
T&T Donuts was voted best choice for donuts by Readers’ Choice Awards voters for its fresh, fluffy donuts, creative flavors and friendly service.
Jack ’n Jill Donuts and Johnny’s Doughnuts were also recognized.
Bakery
The Cookie Club won the Gold Award for best bakery due to its creative treats, handcrafted with care and dedication to delivering sweet moments that keep customers coming back for more.
The Silver Award went to Crumb A Micro Bakery, which specializes in French croissants including pain Suisse, pain au chocolat, danishes and savory options.
The Bronze Award went to BAKED by Josy, which offers decorated sugar cookies, dipped Oreos, Rice Krispies treats, pretzel rods and cake pops.
Family restaurant
Texas Roadhouse was voted the best family restaurant in Midland. Customers enjoy hand-cut steaks, freshbaked rolls and more.
Texas Roadhouse is located at 4512 W. Loop 250 N. Open 3 p.m.-10 p.m. MondayWednesday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
The Half Acre and Leyenda Coffee & Tequila were also recognized.
Fine dining
Cowboy Prime was voted best fine dining for its menu of premium
steaks, Gulf seafood, truffle mac and cheese, curated wine and cocktails, and a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere.
Cowboy Prime is located at 200 Spring Park Drive. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
Venezia Restaurant is another fine dining option, offering authentic Italian cuisine such as seafood, steaks and fresh pasta dishes, along with a wide wine selection.
Venezia is located at 2101 W. Wadley Ave., Ste. 20. Open 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Opal’s Table in downtown Midland offers soul food and wine in an elegant setting.
Opal’s Table is located at 223 W. Wall St. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. MondayFriday; 4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Saturday.
Food truck
Down South Seafood was voted top food truck for its Southern-inspired seafood dishes, including catfish plates, shrimp po’boys and Cajun-style sides.
Mexico on Wheels offers a wide variety of Mexican dishes including street tacos, burritos, birria quesadillas and birria ramen.
The truck is at 703 E. Front St. Open 10 a.m.-midnight Tuesday-Sunday.
Dirty Grinders specializes in sandwiches but also sells burgers, quesadillas, noodles, fries and more. It often travels between
Odessa and Midland and appears at Golf Course Road Church’s Food Truck Fridays.
Fried chicken
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is a top choice for fried chicken fingers, fries, Texas toast and its signature Cane’s Sauce.
There are two locations in Midland. Both are open until midnight Sunday-Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday-Saturday.
Geno’s Catering and Mobile Bites was also recognized. The truck offers burgers, tacos, quesadillas and wings.
It often stops at the Double Bar Saloon and Beer Garden. Locations and menus are announced on social media.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was another favorite. It has two locations in Midland and one in Odessa.
Vidal’s Old Fashioned Burgers was voted best hamburger for its freshly grilled patties, thickcut bacon, homemade buns, customizable toppings and classic, no-frills dining.
Located at 1204 N. Lamesa Road. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday.
The Half Acre and Leyenda Coffee & Tequila were also recognized.
Japanese restaurant
Osaka Japanese Steak House was voted best local Japanese restaurant for its hibachi grill, sushi rolls, teriyaki dishes, cocktails and family-friendly atmosphere.
Osaka is at 1207 Tradewinds Blvd. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-
10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Tokyo1 offers sushi, noodles, rice and teriyaki dishes. Located at 3211 W. Wadley Ave. Open 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. MondayThursday; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Hayashi Japanese Steakhouse serves hibachi, sushi rolls and tempura appetizers.
Located at 4400 N. Big Spring St., Ste. 53. Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Italian restaurant
Ray’s Italian Bistro is a top Italian restaurant for its house-made pasta, woodfired pizzas, lobster ravioli, chicken parmigiana, seafood, tiramisu, wine list and inviting atmosphere.
Ray’s is located at 2300 W. Wadley Ave. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday.
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant offers pizza, spaghetti and meatballs. Located at 111 N. Big Spring St. Open 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. MondayFriday; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday.
Venezia Restaurant is another favorite.
Pizza
Decasa Wood-Fired Pizza earned its second consecutive Gold Award for best pizza, known for handmade artisan pies and fresh ingredients.
Decasa is located at 3302 Bedford Ave. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 4 p.m.7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
MD Pizza Factory offers signature pizzas like the Tour of Italy, The West Texan and El Jefe, as well as classics like pepperoni.
MD Pizza Factory is located at 4706 N. Midkiff Rd. Open 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Ray’s Italian Bistro is another pizza option.
Seafood restaurant
Clear Springs Restaurant remains a top pick for seafood, offering Texas-inspired charm and fresh options.
Located at 5705 Andrews Hwy. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar offers boils, po’boys, homestyle sides and drinks. Located at 2215 N. Midland Drive. Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Down South Seafood, a food truck originally from Louisiana, serves crawfish, shrimp and Cajun food. Locations are shared on social media.
Mexican restaurant
Cancun Grill won the Gold Award for best Mexican restaurant for its fajitas, enchiladas verdes, margaritas and vibrant atmosphere.
Located at 223 W. Wall St., Ste. 121. Open 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5:30
p.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Monterrey Cocina Mexicana and Charlas Restaurante & Bar were also recognized.
Steakhouse
Cowboy Prime was voted best steakhouse for its hand-cut steaks, seafood and premium sides.
Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse were also recognized.
Tacos
Taco diVino is a Readers’ Choice favorite for tacos, with options such as Ahi Tuna in wonton shells, Coconut Shrimp, Texican with chorizo and slow-cooked adobo pork. Located at 111 W. Oak Ave. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. MondayFriday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. Leyenda Coffee & Tequila and Rusty Taco were also recognized.
Vegetarian restaurant
Spitz-Midland Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar was voted best vegetarian spot for its Vegan Doner Wrap and Falafel Bowl.
Strawberry Fields and Browns Bar B Q were also recognized.
FUN THINGS TO DO IN MIDLAND AS PICKED BY MIDLANDERS
By Kessly Salinas Staff Writer
Are you looking to explore the Tall City? Our readers voted to find the best places for arts and entertainment in our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Here’s a guide to where you can unwind and have fun in Midland.
Fun for adults
LIVE MUSIC EVENT
The Tailgate – Basin Brunch combines delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks and live music in a relaxed outdoor setting.
The Tailgate is located at 4401 N. Big Spring Street. The Tailgate’s event calendar is available on its website.
NIGHTCLUB
Rockin’ Rodeo was voted as Midland’s top local favorite nightclub. The club brings live country music acts, open-mic nights, karaoke and more.
Rockin’ Rodeo is located at 4400 N. Big Spring Street. It is open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
La Chevecería No. 1 is a sports bar and restaurant located at 1004 S. Midkiff Road. It is open from 5 p.m. to midnight Monday through Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
The Rose Midland is a specialty cocktail bar and hookah lounge. It is located at 3402 Thomason Drive and is open from noon to 2 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
BEER SELECTION
Tall City Brewing Co. was voted as the best place for beer
due to its relaxed vibe and budgetfriendly drinks. The bar also offers a menu of steaks and burgers.
It is located at 3421 W. Wall Street. Open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 2 a.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday.
Triple Threat and Field Office were also recognized by voters.
HAPPY HOUR
Leyenda Coffee and Tequila is a favorite for happy hour in the Readers’ Choice Awards. It offers unique craft tequila cocktails and specialty drinks like espresso martinis.
Tall City Brewing Co. and Rusty Taco were also readers’ favorite establishments for happy hour.
UPSCALE BAR
selection due to its diverse, highquality craft brews. It is located at 3303 W. Golf Course Road.
Open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Waystone is a locally owned microbrewery with lots of board games to play with friends. It is located at 2101 W. Wadley Ave., Suite 27.
Open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Triple Threat Sports Bar was also recognized for its beer selection. It is located at 12 Meta Drive and is open from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
WINE SELECTION
Venezia Restaurant was voted as the best wine selection due to its extensive wine list featuring domestic and international vintages.
Voters also chose Texas Sun Winery and Cork & Pig Tavern for their wine selection.
DIVE BAR
Riley’s Bar & Grill was voted the gold award winner for best dive bar
at 438 Andrews Highway and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Spencer’s Art and Folger Galleries were also recognized.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Cinergy Midland Featuring Epic is the best destination for family entertainment in Midland. At Cinergy, you can watch the newest movies, play laser tag, enter an escape room and find dining options.
Cinergy is located at 1917 Liberty Drive. Open from noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
The Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center and Rampage Wrestling were also recognized.
The Blue Door was chosen as the best upscale bar for its ambiance, expertly crafted cocktails and more. The bar also offers a seasonal menu crafted by staff members.
The Blue Door is located at 4610 N. Garfield Street. It is open from 4 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Saturday.
Leyenda Coffee and Tequila and The Basement at Opal’s Table are also local favorite upscale bars.
SPORTS BAR
Bubba’s 33 was selected as the best local sports bar. The restaurant has wall-to-wall TVs for game day viewing and offers a menu including burgers, pizzas and drinks.
Bubba’s is located at 3315 West Loop 250 North. It is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday.
Triple Threat and La Chevecería No. 1 are also recommended sports bars.
Family fun
ART GALLERY
The Fa Fa Gallery stands out as the best art gallery in the area with its rich history of supporting local art initiatives. It is located
LIVE THEATER GROUP
Midland Community Theatre is considered the best live theater group in the area due to its exceptional productions and talented performers. MCT’s upcoming productions include “Charlotte’s Web” and “No Room for a Picture on the Blank Wall.”
MUSEUM
The Museum of the Southwest is a cherished destination that celebrates the culture and heritage of west Texas. The museum blends art, science and history exhibitions.
The Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum, which is part of the Museum of the Southwest’s campus, was also recognized by voters.
It is located at 1705 W. Missouri Ave. and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum has interactive exhibits relating to the oil and gas industry of the Permian Basin of west Texas and southeast New Mexico. The Petroleum Museum is located at 1500 I-20. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Exhibitor
2A Energy Services A-37 A-38
3S Engineering & Design J-119
4-STAR Hose & Supply E-97 E-98
7Compression OS128 OS129
A-1 Graphic Solutions C-56 C-57
ABB Measurement & Analytics
OS608 OS609
ABB Motors & Drives J-22 J-23 J-24
Abrasive Warehouse & Equipment
OS219 OS220
Abrasives Inc. C-47 C-48
Accel Compression OS272 OS273 OS274
Acme Truck Line OS198
Additel Corporation C-37
Adhesive Services Company J-27
Advanced Industrial Devices OS228
Advanced Rupture Disk Technology C-58
Advanced Sensors B-75
Advantis B-116
AGI Industries J-58 J-59
Air Compressor Solutions
OS164 OS165 OS194 OS195
Air Control Industries H-8
Air Industrial Works B-96
Airgas OS419
Aletek E-124
Allen’s Transport (USA) OS160
Alliance Safety E-29 E-30
Allied Oilfield Machine and Pump
OS505 OS506 OS605 OS606 Altor D-94
Ambipar OS200 OS201
AmerCable D-99
Ameresco Solar J-51
American Block G-28 G-29
American Cleaning Systems OS300
American Equipment & Trailer OS415 OS416
American Equipment Manufacturing OS263 OS270 OS271
American Polymer Products J-40
American Sales & Service OS106 OS125
AmeriVax & AmeriFlush OS9
AmSpec Services B-4
Amtech Drives J-69 J-70 J-71
ANA -Alliance North America OS176
Andon Specialties A-7 A-8
Angus Measurement Services E-95 E-96
AP Fleet Management OS610
Applied Industrial | US Energy D-113 D-114
Area Trailer Sales & Rentals OS414
Areion Diesel OS205
Arrow Engine & Compression G-38 OS268
AS-Schneider C-96
ATCO Structures & Logistics OS516
Automation-X B-63 B-64
AutoSwab Systems OS172
AVI Rocky Mountain C-111 OS123
AWC Inc. A-27 A-28
Aztec Bolting Services D-65 D-66
B&J Welding Supply OS519
Bad Dog Tools C-34
Bailey-Parks Urethane B-83
Balon B-2 B-3
Barco Pump Company OS136 OS137 OS138 OS157 OS158
Barnhart Bolt & Special Fasteners E-100 E-101
Batterson Truck Equipment OS255
Beard Equipment Company OS407
Bearing Supply Co. G-95
Beckhoff Automation B-22 B-23
BelGAS/WNS Lowery B-121 B-122 B-123 B-124
Benchmark FR D-43
BenchMark Wireline Products OS244 OS245
BenMark Supply Company B-14 B-15 B-16
Benshaw A-46
Bernard Controls B-84 B-85
Bertrem Products G-103 G-104 G-105
Bestolife Corporation D-128 D-129
Big Country BG OS4
Big D Companies B-17 B-18
Bishop Lifting Products OS105
Black Label Services D-91 D-92
Blackline Safety A-75 A-76
BlueFin Services H-11
Bobcat of Midland-Odessa OS303
Bond-Coat B-131
Boss Industries D-123
Bourdon USA OS241 OS242
Bridgestone HosePower OS517
Brigade Electronics B-87
Britco Structures USA OS405
Bronco Energy Solutions OS603
Bullard D-45
Bulldog Specialties G-80 G-81 G-82
Bureau Veritas E-83 E-84
Burmass Oil & Gas Directory G-72
C & B Construction E-8
Cain Electrical Supply C-49 C-50
Caliche Now C-42 C-43 C-44
Calscan Solutions B-126
Canatex Completions Solutions E-24
Caprock Process Products D-62 D-63
Carboline Global G-70
Catco E-31
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CAVIS Energy E-1 E-2 E-3
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Central Power Systems & Services OS111 OS112
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CeRam-Kote Coatings J-120 J-121
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Cimarron OS307
Cintas B-98
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CMC Commercial Metals G-102
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Combilift USA D-118 D-119
COMM Engineering D-32
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CORCHEM Corporation D-90
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Corrosion Technologies C-113
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Coxreels B-101
CraneWorks OS321
CRC Industries C-81
Creedence Energy Services D-44
Crimson Engineering A-58 A-59
CRS Diagnostic Service H-20
Crume Sales C-106 C-107 C-108
Culligan of West Texas OS211 OS212
Curbell Plastics J-98
Curflo B-10 B-11
Curtiss-Wright, Exlar Automation B-125
Custom Safety Products OS227
Cypress Engine Accessories OS249
D&D Global C-32
Dale Fastener Supply C-128
Dalkia Solutions E-89 E-90
Dartt Valve Company D-81
DataLynks B-82
DC3 Control E-92
Dealers Truck Equipment Co. E-17
Deeco Hose & Belting C-115 C-116
Desert Hills Electric Supply D-74 D-75
Detechtion Technologies E-114
DEUTZ Power Center E-20 E-21
Diadema USA E-67 E-68
Diamond Hydraulics C-45 C-46
Diamond Wire Spring Company C-26
Diesel Supply Co. J-1
Discover Odessa OS 00
Ditch Witch Southwest
OS180 OS181 OS182 OS183
Diversified Solutions A-16 A-17
DK-LOK A-73
DMM Group A-52
Doepker Trailers OS511
Donaldson Company D-80
Double E D-52
Double T Oilfield Services E-7
Dragon Products OS1 OS402 OS403
Driver Education Network D-124
Driver Pipeline Co. E-42
Drug Screen Compliance B-70
Dualco B-113 B-114
DuraPlas D-110
Duxaoil TexasJ-48 J-49 J-50 OS225 OS226
DuxaTech J-19
DXP Enterprises J-117 J-118
Dykman E-59 E-60
E2E by Ceragon A-66
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E & E Service & Supply B-73 B-74
Echometer Company G-34
Eckel Manufacturing Co. OS304
Edge LNG D-76
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Eggelhof E-47 E-48 E-49 E-53 E-54
Elcometer of Houston G-67
Electric Drilling Technologies C-61
Electrolab B-37
Elite Industrial Tools C-23
Elite Modular OS406
Ellis Manufacturing Company J-32 J-33
Emerson A-39 A-40 A-41
Emissions Control Coating D-28
Endura Products Corp. J-16
Endurance Technologies J-108
EnergiPersonnel J-42
Energy Fabrication OS512 OS513
EnerStar CCS OS173
EnerStarlink J-61
Engineered Seal Products C-67
Engines, Inc, OS500
Enginuity Global C-80
EnviroCon Systems E-76
Eutsler Technical Products, Inc. C-52
Evolution Tools J-114 J-115
Exceed Oilfield Equipment J-72 J-73
Express 4x4 Truck Rental B-67
Express Employment Professionals G-62
Express Employment ProfessionalsMidland A-51
Fabco Industries OS16 OS17 OS18 OS19
Farmer’s Copper J-66
Fastenal Company C-59 C-60
FedPro C-75
Ferguson Industrial OS322
Fiberglass & Composite Technology E-120 E-121
Filter Sciences OS134 OS135
Filtration Systems / Fluid Power EnergyC-9
Fitz Equipment Co. E-57 E-58
Five Star Downhole Service B-58
Fleaux Services of Louisiana C-118 C-119
FleetPride H-10
Flexovit USA D-98
Flexpipe OS171 OS188
FLIR C-36
Flo-Rite Fluids J-87 J-88
Flo-Tite Valves & Controls C-84
FLOGISTIX OS101 OS130
Flomore E-51 E-52
Flowco Production Solutions G-5 G-6
Flozone Measurement J-112 J-113
Fluke Corporation J-3
Forklift Rental & Equipment OS162 OS163
FPT Industrial OS210
Freedom Valve Solutions B-119
Fruitland Mfg. D-1
Fuji Electric Corp. of America G-47 G-48
FW Murphy Production Controls A-1 A-2
G-Metal Valves Corp. G-1
Gasket Service B-120
Generac Power Systems E-125
Geoforce E-73
Giant Oil Tools B-130
Gicon Pumps & Equipment B-6 B-7
Giga Energy C-126 C-127
Goff D-35 D-36 D-37 D-38
Golight D-130
goSafe OS113
GP:50 NY Ltd. C-4 C-5
Graco OS169 OS170
Great Lakes Petroleum C-112
Great Plains Industries C-30
Green Equipment Company J-68
GT Molecular C-85
Guardian Chemicals E-118 E-119
Guide Valve D-30 D-31
Guttman Energy D-6
H2SZero C-40
H&D Distributors A-72
H&S Pressure OS317
H. A. O’Neil Company - Forging
RHT Mfg. A-49 A-50
Hanes Geo Components OS177
Hangzhou Ainou Technology
Lonestar Trailer & Body E-112
Long Industries OS224
Lubbock Truck Sales OS520 OS521
Lubchem Specialties OS600
Luchini & Mertz Land Surveying J-78
M3P Directional Services OS104
M&J Valve Services E-82
Madden Sales & Service E-11 E-12 E-13
Maddox Industrial Transformer D-24
MAGNA Lifting Products E-10
Magnolia Metal Corporation C-82
Majestic Glove A-56
Mallory Safety & Supply OS178 OS179
Mansfield Service Partners A-54 A-55
Marvel Industrial Coatings D-126 D-127
Masport E-74 E-75
Master Pumps & Power C-97 C-98
Master Tech Truck & Equipment OS522
Matherne Instrumentation B-51 B-52
Maverick Downhole Technologies G-94
Maxivolt G-32
MAXPRO Technologies E-99
MBA Energy & Industrial H-12
McCarty Equipment Co. OS215 OS216
McCoy Global E-126 E-127 E-128
McCrometer H-19
McFarland-Tritan E-56
McWhorter’s Tire C-35
Mechanix Wear C-94
Mercer Valve Co. B-105 B-106
Meyer Lab C-27
Microfinish Valves B-42 B-43
Midland Oil Tools & Services OS159
Midland Reporter Telegram B-12
Midland Waterjet J-76
Midwest Compressor Systems OS503
Midwest Electric Transformer ServicesA-32
Midwest Hose & Specialty D-120 D-121 D-122
Milestone Environmental Services C-41
MILFORD OS409
Miller Electric Mfg. OS408
MM AKSHELLS Inc. D-4
Moab Energy C-99 C-100 C-101
Mobile Maintenance OS311
Moffitt Services C-1
Mojo AI E-5
Monarch Oil & Gas J-14
Monarch Power Supply D-54
Moore Truck & Equipment Co. OS514 OS515
Morningstar Corp. D-60
MPI Americas B-68
mPower Electronics C-73 C-74
MSA Safety D-12
MTK Supply International B-117
Mud King Products OS217
MudBug Oilfield Supply OS174 OS175
National Foundry & Mfg. J-6 J-7
National Vacuum Equipment C-76
Netco Energy Products C-129
NETZSCH Pumps USA D-25 D-26
Neuralog G-31
New Mexico College -Workforce Development J-93 J-94
New Tech Systems OS5
Neway Oilfield Equipment C-7 C-8
NextGen Software A-13
NISU Laboratories G-63
Nobster’s Crane & Hotshot J-36
Noregon Systems E-113
Normco Pump & Power E-78 E-79 E-80
North Basin Coating C-2 C-3
Northern Pump B-34
Noshok B-86
Odessa Separator G-98 G-99
Odessa Sign Solution B-115
Ohio Valve Company E-102 E-103 E-104
Oil Center Research of Texas J-89
Oil Equip J-103 J-105
Oil Skimmers E-45 E-46
Oilfield Connections International J-82
Oilfield Equipment Marketing G-12
Oliver Equipment Company J-5
Oplii D-93
Optibelt C-79
Ortiz Services E-15 E-16
Otis Instruments J-62 J-63 J-64
Outpost Communication/Pro
Communications A-48
Overwatch Solutions D-105
P E C Manufacturing D-97
P&W Sales A-57
Palmer Johnson Power Systems A-9 A-10
Patriot Cleaning Systems OS120 OS121 OS122
PATRIOT Industrial Solutions D-53
PBIOS Official Use G-89 G-90 G-91 G-92 G-93 OS199
Peak Rentals E-110 E-111
Pecos Electric E-71
Pedigree Technologies D-64
Pemberton Attachments E-14
Penticton Foundry C-64
Peregrine Additives & LubesOS189 OS190
Peregrine Instrumentation OS191
Performance Pulsation Control J-109 J-110
Permian Basin Oil & Gas Magazine G-73
Permian Basin Petroleum Assoc. D-40
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum B-132
Permian Coating Supply C-91 C-92
Permian Production Equipment J-79 J-80
Petol C-16 C-17 C-18
Petro Path E-28
Petro Rubber Products G-61
PGER Services E-55
Phase 3 Energy & Power Solutions OS206 OS207 OS208
Roundhouse Electric & Equipment Co. B-60 B-61 B-62
RPM Industries D-55 D-56
RPS Manufacturing Solutions J-38 J-39
Rugged Telemetry D-117
Rush Truck Center OS417
Sable Controls J-37
SafeSmart Access E-123
Safety Management Systems E-122
Safety Solutions OS305
Sage Oil Vac OS266 OS267
Saginaw Control & Engineering E-19
SAMCO Enterprises A-65
SAMOA Industrial C-14 C-15
SanCo Sales G-35
Sandong Metal Industry D-29
Santo Protectors H-15 H-16
Saulsbury Industries OS8
Schaeffer’s Manufacturing Co. D-111 D-112
Sealweld | Val-Tex E-69
Seametrics D-71
Sensirion Connected Solutions B-57
SEPCO OS248
Sewell Family of Companies OS258
Shell Oil Products C-39
Shenkai Petroleum C-95
Shepherd Safety Systems D-106 D-107
Shermco Industries J-84
Shoppa’s Material Handling OS10 OS11 OS14 OS15
Sidewinder Pumps A-30
Sierra Valve & Equipment J-25 J-26
Signal Safety Services D-95
Sika USA G-33
Silver-Fox USA OS161
Sims Plastics J-45 J-46 J-47
Sioux Corp. D-82
Sirius Controls D-78 D-79 E-25
Sivalls B-44 B-45 B-46
SJ Environmental B-71 B-72
SJ Hardware Mesh Co. D-96
SKAPS Industries J-83
Slate Rock FR G-97
Slater Controls A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36 OC133 OC134
SLB -CH4 Emissions E-94
Snelling Staffing Services B-81
South Coast Hydraulics G-69
South Coast Products E-32 E-33 E-34
Southern Tire Mart OS264 OS265
Southwest Electric Co. H-3 H-4
Southwest Oilfield Products G-27
Southwest Valve C-77
Spartan Consulting & Safety OS107 OS124
Spartan Pumps OS504
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Specialty Wire & Cable B-39
SpiderPlow E-27
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SRC of Lexington OS612
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Standard Energy Services OS233 OS252
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Superlok /Mako Products A-11 A-12
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SureFire Burner Management E-61
SurfacePrep C-89 C-90
Swagelok Oklahoma | West Texas B-107
Swan Transportation C-10
T-Rex Services dba Pro-Vac E-70
T.D. Williamson
OS146 OS147 OS148 OS149
TanMar Companies OS323 OS324
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent West Tex J-60
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TCI E-26
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Tectrol USA G-44
TEEX D-88 D-89
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Terracon E-109
TERREPOWER G-7 G-8
Texas811 A-53
Texas Anchor & Safety Gauge E-50
Texas International Oilfield Tools E-131 E-132
Texas Nameplate Company J-95
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