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News & articles.
Rig counts, regulations, rates, and the business of working the Permian.
Jul 13, 2026
Introducing Oilfield Pros: the Permian Basin oilfield directory
Oilfield Pros is the new source for the services, vendors, equipment, and tools of the Permian Basin oil and gas industry. Here is what is on the site, and how to get your company listed for free.
Jul 8, 2026
The Permian Basin rig count, explained
What the rig count measures and where the number comes from, in plain terms.
Jul 7, 2026
What and where is the Permian Basin?
A plain overview of the Permian Basin: where it is, how it got its name, its sub-basins, and its place in United States oil and gas.
Jul 6, 2026
How to list your company on Oilfield Pros (free)
Listing your Permian Basin company takes a few minutes, costs nothing, and needs no password. Here is exactly how it works and how to make your listing stand out.
Jul 1, 2026
250 Years, 250 Feet Deeper: The Innovations That Built the American Oilfield
From Edwin Drake’s 69.5-foot well in 1859 to today’s two-mile-deep Permian wells, here is the 250-year history of oil drilling breakthroughs that made America energy dominant.