Upcoming workshops.
Over the course of the year we offer workshops for industry members. You’ll have the opportunity to earn professional development hours.
Directional Drilling
March 5 | 11 a.m. | In Person
Please Join OERB and Ben Davis, Co-Founder of Radar Directional Services, for a presentation on directional drilling. The presentation will explore the basics of directional drilling, the equipment used, and discuss the use of directional drilling in Oklahoma. Topics will include Measurement While Drilling (MWD), Logging While Drilling (LWD), mud motors, and Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS).
Help Stop Human Trafficking With TAT Energy
March 26 | 11 a.m. | Zoom
Join us for a workshop to explore the intersections between human trafficking and the energy industry — and learn how you can become an active disruptor.
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing key industries—especially the energy sector—to combat human trafficking through free training and resources that integrate awareness into existing safety programs. Because trafficking occurs in all 50 states and often intersects with locations and tactics relevant to the energy workforce, the industry is uniquely positioned to recognize the signs and take action to help prevent and disrupt this crime.
How the AI Infrastructure Boom is Impacting Oil and Gas Operations
April 2 | 11 a.m. | Zoom
With U.S. natural gas demand and LNG exports projected to continue hitting record highs, the energy industry faces a new titan: AI data centers. As global infrastructure investment scales toward a projected $7 trillion, the land profession is on the front lines of this power surge. This webinar explores how AI’s massive energy requirements are reshaping the landscape for mineral rights, surface-use agreements, and oil and gas operators’ strategies. Join us to navigate the risks and opportunities this digital-industrial revolution brings to land and mineral owners.
Natural Gas and Midstream 102
April 9 | 11 a.m. | Zoom
This course provides an in-depth look at midstream contracts and the key provisions producers need to understand before signing on the dotted line.The course will walk through the major components of a typical midstream agreement, including commercial terms, measurement language, performance language, and acreage dedications, gaining a practical understanding of what each provision means. The course also covers negotiation strategies, equipping producers with the tools and confidence to advocate for more favorable terms and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re new to midstream agreements or looking to sharpen your contract knowledge, this class offers valuable, real-world insight from an industry practitioner.
From AI Foundations to Function
May 7 | 11 a.m. | Zoom
Join us as we move beyond the basics of artificial intelligence to explore its practical, high-impact applications tailored for the oil and gas industry. We will demonstrate how to treat AI as a powerful personal assistant that enhances your daily workflow and efficiency rather than replacing your unique expertise. You’ll learn how to automate tedious data entry tasks and strengthen your understanding of prompt engineering. The webinar will also break down the “fine print” of data security, bias, and essential strategies needed to verify accuracy and avoid hallucinations.
2026 International School Of Hydrocarbon Measurement Sponsorship
May 12-14 | In Person
OERB has teamed up with the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement to award 12 people a scholarship to attend this year’s school. This is a multiday school and you will be responsible for providing your own housing.
The purpose of the School is to provide measurement instruction in both technical and non-technical subjects for personnel in the industry. They do this with tremendous cooperation and support from the University of Oklahoma, other sponsoring industry associations, regulatory commissions, the operating companies within the petroleum industry, and the manufacturing firms that service the industry.
*Once registered, you can select as many classes that you would like to attend.
SPCC Training
June 11 | 11 a.m. | In Person
Managing spills and staying compliant with regulations can often be time-consuming and challenging. In this class, we’ll explore the key requirements for facilities to develop, implement, and maintain an effective Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.
Air Regulations Training
June 25 | 11 a.m. | In Person
Air emission regulations continue to evolve causing compliance to be time-consuming, difficult, and frustrating. Never fear, Altamira will help you understand which regulations apply to you, including state and federal requirements. Join us to learn the latest on Federal Air Quality Regulations and Oklahoma and Texas Permitting Requirements.
For more information on our workshops, please contact Tawnni Klaus at [email protected] or 405-601-2098.