Jon ClarkJun 16, 20202 minConsiderations for Oil Producers During COVID-19This discussion dives into some of the most complex considerations that America's oil and gas producers face in volatile low prices.
Jon ClarkApr 21, 20203 minImplications of Negative OilAs so many people continue to stay put during COVID-19, the oil market is facing it's own unprecedented crisis. Negative oil.
Jon ClarkApr 15, 202015 minTexas Rail Road Commission Takes Center StageIn a historic meeting, Texas Railroad Commissioners took testimony from 58 different parties discussing intervention to balance oil markets.
Jon ClarkApr 14, 20204 minOil Producers Agree to Shut Wells in Record CutAnalysts offer cautious praise as OPEC declares a record commitment of 23 countries to cut 9.7 MBPD.
Jon ClarkApr 10, 20204 minOutbreak, Oil Shock, and OPEC++At an “emergency virtual meeting” OPEC+ outlined an unprecedented agreement for 11MBPD in production cuts, some say it could fall through.
Jon ClarkMar 30, 20203 minTips For Navigating a LayoffAs Coronavirus hits global economies, while record number of workers file unemployment, here are some lessons learned in navigating layoff.
Jon ClarkMar 11, 20204 minOil Price War and Politics, Shale Fights for SurvivalOil futures plummeted into the $30's after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and ramped up production in response to Russian reluctance to cut.
Jon ClarkMar 5, 20204 minFracking Faster and Safer Than EverThere's an old adage that industrial operations can be done safe, cheap or quick but not all three. Fracking technologies are changing this.
Jon ClarkFeb 20, 20202 minDrilling Multi-Mile Laterals Like Nobody's BusinessThanks to innovations in engineering and technology, today's shale wells are being drilled 2-3 miles in length, breaking previous records.
Jon ClarkJan 23, 20203 minShale Slump Signals Services Seek ElsewhereThe "Big Three" Oilfield Service Companies report 4Q2019 and Full-Year 2019 Earnings as Fracking Service Shift towards Offshore & Elsewhere.
Jon ClarkJan 15, 20202 minTough Week for Houston Sports FansDrama in Houston Sports, OPEC Outlook for 2020, Oil Price & Weekly Inventories, plus What to Watch For Next Week
Jon ClarkJan 9, 20201 minOxy Announces Layoffs, Apache Up on Discovery, Oil Down on "Weakened Tensions" in IranOxy Announces Layoffs, Apache Up on Discovery, Oil Prices Down on "Weakened Tensions" in Iran
Jon ClarkNov 25, 20197 minTrends Shaping The History of Oil Since 1970Many trends have characterized and shaped oil history since the 1970s: search for new supply, ownership structure, & environmental concerns.
Jon ClarkNov 25, 20194 minOil and American Diplomacy in 1950After World War I, the 1940’s and early 1950’s served as an important time period for U.S. foreign oil policy.
Jon ClarkNov 25, 20194 minThe First Mexican Oil Explorer, Edward DohenyEdward Doheny helped Mexico become a world-class oil producer in 1910, which gave Mexico unique political power.
Jon ClarkNov 25, 20195 minThe Challenge of Nationalism, A Historical Look at BPDuring the 1950’s to 1970’s era, major international oil companies were faced with many difficult challenges that had lasting impacts.
Jon ClarkNov 25, 20196 minNegotiating Tips Learned from The Oil Middle MenHere are some tips learned from oil negotiations in history...