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As you know, Pumps & Systems will produce Upstream Pumping Solutions next Spring. In the meantime, if you are looking for troubleshooting and practical tips on upstream oil and gas pumping, please go to the Upstream Pumping Solutions website. We have provided links to articles that we have run in past issues of Pumps & Systems that cover various topics in upstream oil and gas, including electric submersible pumps, screw pumps, seals and pumping in the oil sands. Check back periodically as this section continues to grow and includes articles exclusive to Upstream Pumping Solutions.

Pumps & Systems publishes its annual State of the Industry report in the January issue. We ask top-level executives from large and small companies to give us critical insight on business trends and to help forecast what to expect in the coming year.

This year, we want some perspective from the heart and soul of our readership . . . the end users. Let me know what you think about the State of our Industry as we wrap up a troublesome 2009 and look forward to the possibilities of 2010.

What do you think are the critical issues our industry faces in 2010?

What do you think will be the positive or negative impact of the Stimulus Package?

What do you see as crucial business and technology trends?

What other insight can you give us from the perspective of the end user?

Please comment here, or contact me directly at msegrest@pump-zone.com.

Next year, Pumps & Systems will introduce Upstream Pumping Solutions, a special supplement specifically directed toward upstream oil and gas professionals. Click here for more details and a subscription form.

If you are in the upstream oil and gas market, what are some of the problems you face in field? What are the issues you would like to see us cover? We would love to hear from you!