JUNE 2019 Volume 62 No. 6 THE ISSUE Multiphase pumping allows the entire production stream to be gathered and boosted to a central Artificial Lift processing facility while optimizing the effectiveTechnology ness of conventional artificial lift systems. June's Artificial Lift reports open with a look at the numerous benefits associated with using multiphase pumps to streamline production flows in onshore resource plays. The issue also includes special Q&As with industry experts on the creative ways U.S. independents are procuring, managing and treating water to advance environmental stewardship, community responsibility and the bottom line. Meanwhile, the Permian Basin Activity reports examine how producers are continuing to perfect their strategies and techniques in one of the globe's hottest drilling spots, and how service and supply companies are managing logistical challenges in the basin. Finally, the Offshore & Subsea Update details how standardized, modular equipment components and fast-track project schedules are helping LLOG Exploration and other independents make major waves in the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere. Association news includes VOGA's Official Convention Section and coverage of the KIOGA midyear convention. Cover photo by Jim Blecha. Issue photography courtesy of Pioneer Natural Resources Company and LLOG Exploration Company. JUNE 2019 The "Better Business" Publication Serving the Exploration / Drilling / Production Industry Water Management Page 42 Permian Basin Activity Page 86 Offshore & Subsea Update Page 62 Page 108 Ian Landon President VOGA "There is significant traditional production in Virginia. There are a lot of wells to be drilled." Page 123 NEWS 14 | In the Courts: Federal judge says Obama-era WOTUS definition violates law 14 | Federal Regulations: USFWS seeks to downgrade burying beetle's ESA listing status; EPA aims at improving rule-making transparency; Commerce Department proposes countervailing duties for countries that devalue their currencies 26 | International Trade: Tariff tensions heighten between United States and China, while Trump drops steel tariffs against Mexico, Canada 32 | Offshore Rules: BSEE updates well control regulations 35 | State Legislative: COGA mitigates important aspects of major Colorado oil and gas bill; North Dakota lawmakers clarify pore space issue; Budget looms large in Kansas session 133 | State Legislative: AIPRO works with Arkansas lawmakers on ad valorem tax problems 134 | Air Quality: Studies find industry's methane impact overestimated 136 | Tennessee Industry: TOGA upholds industry's past and looks to its future OFFICIAL CONVENTION SECTION 123 | VOGA: "Mild" legislative session fine with industry CONVENTION COVERAGE 129 | KIOGA: Operators see reasons for optimism COLUMNS 23 | Tech Connections 25 | Washington Watchhttps://bluetickinc.com/