The following was written by Dean Foreman, Ph.D., Chief Economist at the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA): Jeremy Foley, the former athletic director at the University of Florida, famously said, “What must be done eventually, should be done immediately.” That mindset—swift action in the face of inevitability—doesn’t seem to be the rule in today’s
Author: Ethan Riojas
TXOGA Hosts Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston
HOUSTON – Oil and natural gas industry innovation headlined the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston today, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA). “The technology on display at today’s showcase is a glimpse into the future of energy. The brilliant minds gathered at today’s Energy Elevated Showcase are improving operations and redefining what’s
August 2025: TXOGA Month in Review
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From TMFC: Permian Basin Oil & Natural Gas Operators Slash Methane Intensity by 50 Percent Amid Soaring Production
S&P Global Commodity Insights Report Highlights Dramatic Decline in Last Two Years Oil and natural gas operators in the Permian Basin reduced their operations’ methane intensity by more than 50% in the past two years, according to new data from S&P Global Commodity Insights. This dramatic emissions reduction comes amid soaring production from one of
Texas Oil & Gas Upstream Jobs Fall by 1,400 in July
AUSTIN – Data from the Texas Workforce Commission show upstream oil and natural gas employment fell by 1,400 in July compared to June. June’s job loss has been revised to 1,500—less severe than the previously estimated 2,700. Despite declines over the past two months, year-to-date growth remains positive at 4,300 upstream jobs. Following the release
Op-ed | Texas Leads Again: Oil & Gas Slash Methane Intensity by 50 Percent Amid Soaring Production
The following was written by Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA): World-leading production and unmatched environmental progress define the Permian Basin. In one of the most prolific oil and natural gas basins in the world, Permian Basin operators have slashed methane emission intensity by more than half in just two years,
July 2025: TXOGA Month in Review
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EPA Hearing on Texas Class VI Primacy Highlights Broad Support for Economic Growth and Job Creation
AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.
Despite June Dip, 4,500 Upstream Oil & Gas Jobs Added This Year
AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.
Op-Ed: Texas Energy Is a Global Stabilizer in an Unsteady World
The Texas natural gas industry is a powerhouse, producing more natural gas than any other state in the nation—and the world is literally knocking at our door in energy need. In addition to cementing America’s energy security, Texas’ natural gas producers, pipelines, refiners, and exporters are playing an essential role in delivering stability in the form of affordable, reliable energy to our trade partners, even in times of continued global unrest.
June 2025: TXOGA Month in Review
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Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Grow by 2,200 in May
AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.
Energy Security is National Security, Delivered by Texas Oil and Natural Gas
AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.
TXOGA Statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Approval for Texas for Class VI Permitting
AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.
2024 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report
Texas Oil & Natural Gas Industry Makes History Again–New Record $27.3 Billion Paid in State and Local Taxes, State Royalties Oil & Natural Gas Records Shattered: Highest-Ever Totals in Production, Pipelines, Storage, Processing, Refining, Exports, Tax Revenue TXOGA President Todd Staples: “Texas oil and natural gas makes an outsized and unmatched contribution to the financial
TXOGA President Todd Staples on Court’s Ruling to End LNG Export Permit Approval Halt
AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.

2023 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report
Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Pays History-Making $26.3 Billion in State and Local Taxes, State Royalties Texas Rewrites its Oil & Natural Gas Record Book: Highest-Ever Totals in Production, Exports, Refining Outcomes, Crude Oil Supply, Tax Revenue TXOGA President Staples: “American Energy Leadership Starts in Texas” TXOGA Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report Shows:
TXOGA’s 2022 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report
Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry Paid Record $24.7 Billion in Taxes and State Royalties in Fiscal Year 2022, Shattering Previous High by 54% Texas Independent School Districts received $1.65 billion, Counties received $608.6 million in property taxes from oil and natural gas production, pipelines and gas utilities AUSTIN – According to just-released data from
November: TXOGA Monthly Digest
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10th Annual STEER Eagle Ford Excellence Award Winners Announced
The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that the Bee County Sheriff’s Department, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Transect Inc., the Port of Corpus Christi and DeepWell Energy Services are the recipients of the 2022 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.
September: TXOGA Monthly Digest
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