Upcoming workshops.

Over the course of the year we offer workshops for industry members. You’ll have the opportunity to earn professional development hours.

Oil & Gas Safety Leadership Training Program

October 6, 7, 8 | In Person

Elevating onsite safety leadership stands as the most crucial step our industry can take to enhance workplace safety and reduce serious injuries and fatalities. To address this need, the Oil & Gas Safety Leadership Training Program was developed to strengthen frontline safety leadership across Oklahoma oil and gas operations. By participating in this program, field-level leaders gain hands-on skills, targeted knowledge, and practical tools designed to help them effectively lead and promote safe practices during onsite operations. Ultimately, the program aims to reinforce a robust safety culture, empowering field supervisors to influence positive behaviors and drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in operational safety.

Tax Planning for Producers: Decisions That Save Money Before Year-End

August 20 | 11AM | Zoom

Most producers think about taxes in March, when it’s too late to change the outcome. This session focuses on the year-end tax planning strategies independent producers, royalty owners, and mineral holders should be implementing now. Learn how to maximize deductions for drilling investments, optimize the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction, evaluate whether a Pass-Through Entity (PTE) election makes sense, and determine if your current business structure is still the right fit. We’ll also cover the marginal well production credit (Section 45I) — how the price-based phase-in works, what qualifies as a marginal well, and how to model whether you’re likely to see a credit this year given current oil and gas reference prices — so you know whether it’s worth factoring into your year-end estimates. You’ll leave with practical strategies to reduce your tax liability before the year ends.

Speaker: J.C. Airington

J.C. Airington is the owner and managing director at Airington & Associates, where he assumes overall responsibility for the Firm’s comprehensive tax services.  J.C. values the collaborative relationships he has developed over the last 15 years with his clients. His primary area of expertise lies in crafting tax strategies aimed at reducing the tax burdens of his clients. He works closely with individuals and businesses across various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, oilfield services, estate tax matters, and diverse professional service companies. He has extensive knowledge of QuickBooks products and the implementation of accounting software solutions for clients.

Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry

August 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 | 6-9 p.m. | In Person

This fifteen-hour foundational course provides a broad overview of the oil and gas industry, making it the ideal starting point for anyone new to the field or looking to build a solid base of industry knowledge. Participants will explore what crude oil and natural gas are, how they are generated, and where they are found, along with key geologic concepts such as rock types, plate tectonics, geologic structures, and depositional environments. The course also covers the full lifecycle of oil and gas development — from exploration and drilling through well completion, production, enhanced recovery, and unconventional reservoirs — as well as practical topics like land ownership, mineral rights, mapping systems, and basic engineering economics. This course is ideal for anyone entering the oil and gas industry, supporting roles such as geology, land administration, accounting, engineering, or data management, or simply seeking a well-rounded understanding of how the industry operates. No prior knowledge or experience is required.

*Part Of The PetroTech Program

For more information on our workshops, please contact Tawnni Klaus at [email protected] or 405-601-2098.