Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Permian Basin Petroleum Data
Midland Energy Library is a non-profit organization established in 1984 to preserve and provide access to scientific petroleum data for industry professionals, educators, and researchers. Founded through support from over 200 companies and foundation grants, we have grown our database with continuous industry contributions since our official opening in May 1986. Our collection spans historical records from the 1920s to modern data, including well logs, completion reports, and geological analyses specific to the Permian Basin and Southeastern New Mexico.We maintain reciprocity agreements with six geological libraries to expand access for members working beyond our primary region. Our team actively develops a digital database to enhance preservation and ease of access, reflecting our commitment to evolving with industry needs while maintaining rigorous data standards. With decades of specialized experience, we serve as a trusted repository for critical energy sector information.
Services
Petroleum data access
Digital database access
Reciprocity agreements
Membership benefits
Well log archives
Completion report access
Geological analysis records
Data preservation services
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Permian Basin petroleum data dating back to 1920
- Our collection includes over 300,000 well logs and 51,000 sample logs
- We maintain reciprocity agreements with six regional geological libraries
- We actively develop digital preservation systems for data longevity
- We've served energy professionals continuously since 1984
Services
Petroleum Data Access
Provide access to comprehensive petroleum industry data including well logs, completion reports, and geological analyses. Serve professionals researching Permian Basin energy resources with historical records dating back to 1920. Offer specialized datasets from major energy companies operating in the region.
Digital Database
Develop and maintain digital preservation systems for rare geological data. Enable electronic access to over 300,000 well logs and 51,000 sample logs. Implement modern data management solutions while maintaining original record integrity for industry professionals.
Reciprocity Agreements
Establish access agreements with six regional geological libraries. Allow members to utilize external collections through formal introduction letters. Expand data coverage for professionals working outside the Permian Basin area while maintaining access standards.
Membership Benefits
Offer exclusive data access to registered members through annual subscriptions. Provide access to proprietary datasets from major energy companies. Support ongoing collection expansion through membership contributions and industry partnerships.
Data Preservation
Implement long-term preservation strategies for physical and digital geological records. Maintain original industry contributions including core analyses and velocity surveys. Develop systems ensuring data accessibility for future energy sector professionals and researchers.
Questions
What type of data does Midland Energy Library collect?
We collect well logs, completion reports, core analyses, and geological data from Permian Basin operations dating back to 1920, including records from major energy companies.
How can I access the library's data collection?
Data access requires active membership. Members receive login credentials for our physical and digital collections, including reciprocal library benefits through our partner network.
Does the library have digital data access options?
Yes, we're developing a digital database for electronic access to well logs and geological records while maintaining our physical archive collection.
What regions does the library cover?
Our primary focus is the Permian Basin and Southeastern New Mexico, with additional coverage through reciprocity agreements with six regional geological libraries.
How is the library funded?
We operate through membership fees and industry partnerships. Annual contributions from over 200 companies and foundation grants support our data preservation and access initiatives.
