JUNE 2024 Volume 67 No. 6 THE ISSUE The " Better Business " Publication Serving the Exploration / Drilling / Production Industry JUNE 2024 Artificial Lift Technology Permian Basin Playmakers Expanding Water Reuse As summer gets underway and countless Americans hit the highways, byways and skyways, the oil and gas industry has much to take pride in. Thanks to technological advances and operational ingenuity, oil and gas operators continue to discover better ways to produce the essential energy needed to power our daily lives-whether at work, at home or at a vacation destination. This month's cover story takes a wide-ranging look at improvements to artificial lift systems, illustrating real-world results of applying innovation to drive new efficiency and performance improvements. It's followed by a summary of research demonstrating why electrical submersible pumps are becoming operators' top choice for mitigating the effects of frac hits on producing wells. Next, the Permian Basin Playmakers' section highlights independent operators' strategies for sustaining long-range growth, as well as collaborative efforts to strengthen the region's communities and infrastructure. The special reports close with an overview of produced water's many potential beneficial applications. Industry news includes Official Convention Sections for the Kentucky Oil & Gas Association and the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico. Cover design by ChampionX. Issue photography courtesy of Devon Energy. NEWS 16 | In the Courts: Federal courts dismiss climate lawsuits; Oklahoma court blocks law prohibiting pension funds from working with hydrocarbon boycotters; U.S. Supreme Court opts against revisiting challenge to MVP 18 | National Policy: 'Green' technology included in new tariffs on Chinese imports; DOE resumes SPR buys at Big Hill storage site 19 | Around the Industry: National Stripper Well Association names Montalban chairman; Crescent Energy obtains SilverBow; ConocoPhillips makes deal for Marathon; Kinetik buys Durango Permian; Aethon to acquire assets from Tellurian 29 | Endangered Species Act: Dunes sagebrush lizard listed as endangered 30 | Market Outlook: Oil appears stable, with gas trending upward 80 | Industry Advocacy: API kicks off summer ad campaign 81 | Demand Drivers: Big tech will require more energy, PIOGA observes 83 | Climate Change: Epstein rebuffs concern about rising temperatures OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION SECTION 35 | Kentucky Oil & Gas Association: Industry positive about opportunities 39 | Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico: State and federal actions keep IPANM busy COLUMNS 23 | Tech Connections 25 | Washington Watchhttp://www.propx.com