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# Chris Gallio

VP of Sales and Marketing

[mailto:chrisg@pantherfluids.com](mailto:chrisg@pantherfluids.com)

## Blog Post by Chris Gallio

## [September 3, 2024 Lost Circulation: Hidden Cost of Drilling E&P companies are no strangers to lost circulation. This unintended escape of drilling fluid into underground ... Start Reading](https://www.thepanthercompanies.com/blog/lost-circulation-hidden-cost-of-drilling)

## [January 31, 2023 Austin Chalk Drilling Challenges and Opportunities The Austin Chalk formation is well known historically for being a challenging play. The play runs in a crescent shape ... Start Reading](https://www.thepanthercompanies.com/blog/austin-chalk-update-challenge-accepted)

## [November 10, 2022 Strategies for Long-Term Success in the Eagle Ford The Eagle Ford shale of South Texas has presented many challenges over the years. Its geographic expanse presents ... Start Reading](https://www.thepanthercompanies.com/blog/eagle-ford-new-strategies-for-long-term-success)

## [August 9, 2022 2022 Permian Basin Activity and Technology Update The Permian Basin historically accounts for almost half of U.S. oil production. Basin production spans over a century ... Start Reading](https://www.thepanthercompanies.com/blog/summer-2022-permian-basin-roundup)

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