James Blaney

Liberty Oilfield Services

James Blaney is an engineer on a hydraulic fracturing fleet for Liberty Oilfield Services, and is based in the Permian Basin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). While at CSM, he was an active member of the CSM SPE Student Chapter. He volunteered regularly at fundraising events and was a member and captain of the CSM PetroBowl team.

Netflix and Drill—Exploring Heroes in Oil and Gas-Related Films

The oil and gas industry is frequently featured in Hollywood films and TV series creating strong emotional reactions such as an iconic west Texas landscape with pump jacks as far as the eye can see, a rowdy band of colorful personalities with untamed appetites for adventure, and the stunning visuals provided by offshore platforms and drilling vessels.

September 10, 2023 • James Blaney • The Way Ahead
Production

How Effective Is OPEC?

This article tracks the history of OPEC throughout its 60-year history, including major milestones in the oil and gas industry.

January 4, 2023 • James Blaney • The Way Ahead
Enjoy Watching the Super Bowl? Thank a Texas Oilman

Two Texas oilmen and their quests to bring a professional football team back to Texas.

October 13, 2022 • James Blaney • The Way Ahead
Business

The Growth of Qatar—From Pearls to PSI

A quick look at how Qatar leverages its vast natural gas resources to power the growth of the country.

August 2, 2022 • Timilehin Adegbamigbe • The Way Ahead
Technology

The North Sea—A Long and Proud History

Since the discovery of its first offshore reservoirs in the late 1950s and early 1960s, North Sea has a long and proud history in oil production and technical innovation.

May 27, 2022 • Timilehin Adegbamigbe • The Way Ahead
Business

How the Sustainable Investing Trend Is Missing the Boat

Sustainable investing has various definitions depending on who is asked. There is evidence to suggest that there may be a disconnect between the current ESG reporting and innovation for sustainability.

February 9, 2022 • Timilehin Adegbamigbe • The Way Ahead
Business

The Antitrust Legacy of Standard Oil in Today's World

The antitrust legacy of Standard Oil, after the breakup of the company 110 years ago, continues to impact the American judicial system’s treatment of antitrust actions against companies even today.

November 1, 2021 • Akshay Jagtap • The Way Ahead
Business

What the Oil and Gas Industry Can Learn From Documentaries Covering the Industry

A review of three documentaries covering the petroleum industry and what might be learned from them beyond their immediate message.

July 23, 2021 • Eleonora Belova • The Way Ahead
Business

Oilfield Disasters: How the Industry Has Improved

Oilfield disasters shine a light on industry shortcomings. Many subsequent improvements can be credited with enhancing both the safety and environmental records of the exploration and production process.

May 19, 2021 • Eleonora Belova • The Way Ahead
Career development

Weathering the Downturn—Stay in School or Return to School?

What are the pros and cons of staying in school or returning to school, and what should YPs do to best secure their future in the oil and gas industry?

December 14, 2020 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead

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