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Permian Basin Is Growing Into The Largest Oil Patch In The World

Permian Basin Is Growing Into The Largest Oil Patch In The World - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

NMOGA_400x400_Permain-Basin.pngJessica Summers | Bloomberg | April 24, 2018

The Permian shale play is all about setting records. Now, the region may even become the world’s largest oil patch over the next decade.

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New Mexico Oil Patch Gets Major Processing Investment

New Mexico Oil Patch Gets Major Processing Investment - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

Kevin Robinson-Avila | Albuquerque Journal | May 7, 2018

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sendero Midstream Partners LP will invest $750 million in four new natural gas gathering and processing plants in southeast New Mexico over the next five years.

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New Mexico gains 6 rigs as US rig count rises to 1,032

New Mexico gains 6 rigs as US rig count rises to 1,032 - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

rig_4x4-01.pngAssociated Press | May 4, 2018

The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 11 this week to 1,032.

At this time a year ago there were 877 active rigs.

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New Mexico's Record-Breaking Oil Production Numbers for February 2018

 New Mexico's Record-Breaking Oil Production Numbers for February 2018 - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

NMOGA_400x400_Landscape.pngState of New Mexico | NM State KRWG | May 2, 2018

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico oil production for February 2018 set an all-time record of 588,000 barrels per day, according the U.S. Energy Information Administration. 

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Mayor’s water use is 8 times the average Santa Fe home

Mayor’s water use is 8 times the average Santa Fe home - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

Daniel J. Chacón | The New Mexican | April 21, 2018

Earlier this month, Mayor Alan Webber challenged Santa Fe residents to reduce water consumption as part of a campaign to help the city claim the title of the most water-wise municipality in the nation.

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Court Tosses Activists' Claims Against BLM, San Juan Drilling

Court Tosses Activists' Claims Against BLM, San Juan Drilling - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought forward by a band of environmental activist groups against the United States Bureau of Land Management.

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