PASH Newsletter

January 15, 2026


VIRTUAL MEETING

1/15/2026

 

First Speaker: 1:30 PM

Second Speaker: 2:30 PM



VIRTUAL MONTHLY PASH MEETING


PASH Committee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.


Topic: Jan Membership Meeting

Time: Jan 15, 2026 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 891 2225 9749

Passcode: 504987

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First Speaker

 

The PASH Financial Reporting and Taxation Committee would like to present Buffie Campbell, speaking about market trends in the minerals, royalties, and non-operated interests.


Buffie Campbell is a licensed attorney in Texas and North Dakota and a Certified Professional Landman (CPL), specializing in Oil & Gas and Real Estate with a focus on estate planning, title, and contract law. As Mineral & Asset Management Senior Manager, she brings deep experience in process implementation for energy clients, including bank setup, accounting controls, and GIS integration. Buffie has managed assets for trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable organizations with mineral and real property interests nationwide.

 

Title: Market Trends: Water Y’all Talking About

Program Level: Basic           Delivery: Virtual

CPE Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None              Advance Prep: None

Cost/Fee: No Cost


Field of Study: Minerals, Royalties, and Non-Operated Interests Trends


Description: This session provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of minerals, royalties, and non-operated interests within the oil and gas sector, specifically as it pertains to produced water. Participants will explore key market drivers, transaction trends, and the impact of macroeconomic factors such as commodity prices, regulatory shifts, and capital markets. The presentation will also highlight emerging opportunities and risks for investors, operators, and landowners in this niche but increasingly strategic segment of the energy industry.


Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze current market trends and transaction activity across major U.S. basins.
  • Identify key players, capital sources, and strategic approaches in the minerals and royalties space, specific to produced water.
  • Apply insights to assess opportunities and risks in acquiring or managing operated and non-operated interests.


Time - 1:30-2:20pm


CPE - 1 hour CPE credit



Second Speaker



Presentation Overview:

Basic Oil & Gas Measurement Practices for Revenue Audits – Best Practices

 

This presentation will discuss the best practices for conducting a revenue audit of oil and gas metering and measuring equipment. We will review documentation required to conduct the audit including different agreements and contracts; industry standards and equipment maintenance requirements; governmental / regulatory reporting requirements; customer concerns and the challenges it presents.  

 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this presentation, you will understand:

1.  The documents required to conduct a revenue audit.

2.  The steps to conduct an audit of the measuring equipment & meters used in the oil & gas industry.

3.  Regulatory and third-party considerations: dependability of meter readings; equipment maintenance & calibration schedules; and the relationship between metering and production allocations.

4.  Key challenges facing Production and Revenue Accountants including production tracking allocations and revenue distribution.


About the speaker: 

Sanjiv Jain has more than 40 years of oil and gas industry experience and currently works as a Consultant / President of his own company “Jain and Associates” providing revenue assurance / due diligence services as well as involved in volunteer work for muscular dystrophy and other organizations. To stay connected, he is a member of COPAS and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA).

 

Sanjiv started his career as an analyst working for Hudson’s Bay Oil and Gas (major Oil and Gas producer) in Fox Creek Alberta Canada and moved around to other gas plants in Canada. His company was taken over by Dome Petroleum and then by Amoco and finally by BP. 

 

After working in the field for many years, he was brought into the head office of AMOCO Canada to set up their revenue audit section within the audit department. He worked as a revenue auditor and then as a revenue specialist recovering millions of dollars for his company. His audit experience includes audits of production in Canada, UK North Sea, Dutch North Sea, Australia, Indonesia and South America to name few countries.

 

Sanjiv has a BA Economics and has finished various Math and Statistics courses from Queens University in Canada. While working as a volunteer for Neighbor Hood Tax centers he also passed intermediate level IRS tax certification program. Additionally, he will be the Chair of PASH Revenue Committee this year (2025 – 2026).


Time - 2:30-3:20pm


CPE - 1 hour CPE credit

President's Message


Happy New Year!!! 

As we start out 2026, PASH is lining up our speakers for the upcoming Spring meetings. 

  • Thursday, January 15, 2026 – meeting will be virtual with 2 speakers
  • Thursday, February 19, 2026 – meeting will be in person for a breakfast meeting with 2 speakers
  • Thursday, March 19, 2026 – meeting will be virtual with 2 speakers
  • (Tentative) Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – meeting will be in person (Scholarship Award Program) This will follow the Education Committee’s Education Day 2026 and Tech Session speaker.


Looking forward to seeing everyone at the meetings.

COPAS 2027 Planning Committee


Help us in planning the COPAS Spring 2027 national meeting! Join us on January 20th at 3pm on Zoom to learn more about the volunteer opportunities as well as brainstorm ideas for the evening events, themes and sponsorships.  

Topic: COPAS 2027

Time: Jan 20, 2026 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)


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Meeting ID: 891 6370 9530

Passcode: 659735

Education Committee


Education Day 2026 is tentatively planned for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Scholarship Awards will be presented during monthly dinner meeting that same evening.

 

Join us on January 20, 2026, at 2pm, for the next Education Committee meeting. Bring your ideas of topics you'd like to know more about and any great speakers you've come across. We'll be working on planning for the upcoming Education Day! If you wish to be added to the Education Committee distribution list, please reach out to Karla Zawodny. (karlaz.pash@gmail.com)

 

Remember, participation in the planning can earn you discounts on Education Day attendance.  

 

Topic: Education Committee

Time: Jan 20, 2026, 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 894 2995 7795

Passcode: 787076

Small Company Committee


Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 from the Small Company committee! This committee will be virtual only filled with presentations and two brainstorming meetings. With that said, if anyone is interested in being a member of the committee, please reach out to me, Lisa Collins at lcollinscpa@comcast.net.


We will hold our first planning meeting at month-end. I will send out a Zoom meeting invite to all those interested. We have a speaker set for March already. I am excited for the future and what we can bring to PASH's education. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me even if you just have a recommendation vs being on the committee. Many blessings to everyone!

Virtual Meeting Tips & Tricks

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Member Benefits & Resources

Leadership Opportunities

Looking for a chance to be more involved and expand your leadership skills? Reach out to Jennifer at jdhmckellar@fortify.energy to learn more.


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