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How Houston Oil & Gas Companies Can Use PostgreSQL to Gain a Competitive Edge

Houston is the energy capital of the world. From upstream exploration and drilling to midstream pipeline operations and downstream refining, the Greater Houston area is home to thousands of oil and gas companies managing some of the most complex, data-intensive operations on the planet. In 2026, that data complexity is only growing — and PostgreSQL […]

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Working with MSA Data in PostgreSQL Using PostGIS: A Complete Guide

Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) are critical geographic designations used by the U.S. Census Bureau to define urban regions for economic and demographic analysis. If you’re working with location-based data in PostgreSQL, PostGIS provides powerful tools for storing, querying, and analyzing MSA boundaries and associated data. In this guide, I’ll show you how to effectively work […]

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