AOGR Special: Industry Perspectives Capital Markets Private Companies Oilfield Chemistry Oil Show Innovations Editor's Note: Readers know we strive to deliver comprehensive information about the regulatory environment, capital formation and the latest technology in every issue. We take great pride in putting out a monthly magazine that copes with the constant ebb and flow of industry conditions, while also doing our best to " package " special reports so the information syncronizes with producer/operator association and technical society events. As we worked on other July special reports, a variety of topical submissions arrived for our consideration. Indeed, the single common thread in the special features that follow is that they are different! Enjoy the fresh takes on dealmaking, private companies' strengths, nanofluid chemistry and insights on why the Permian Basin often serves as a testing and proving ground for novel industry technology. JULY 2023 27