March 3, 2022 The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) today launched a fresh new look to its website to enhance user experience and continue to serve as a trusted resource for public, press and regulatory and legislative officials seeking to learn more about the oil and natural gas industry in Texas. “Today’s Texas oil…
Texas ISDs received $1.84 Billion, Counties received $640 Million in property taxes from oil and natural gas production, pipelines and gas utilities AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $15.8 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year…
Nov 23 2021
Cleaner Stronger Better, Education and Workforce, Upstream
Since the low point in employment in September of 2020, growth months have outnumbered decline months 11-to-2 AUSTIN – Data from the Workforce Commission suggests that Texas upstream oil and gas employment continued its climb in October, expanding by 2,300 jobs. Since the low point in employment in September of 2020, growth months have outnumbered…
Nov 10 2021
Cleaner Stronger Better, Environment, Local Issues, News, STEER
November 10, 2021 On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) held its annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards, which honor companies and organizations working in or with the oil and natural gas industry for their diligent efforts in protecting the environment, developing innovative technologies, making safety a top priority and…
November 4, 2021 1st Ever TXOGA Technology Showcase Opened Forum, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist George Will Keynoted IRVING – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Lone Star Energy Forum in Irving showcased innovation and the state, national and global leadership of the Texas oil and natural gas industry. “Continuous innovation by the oil and natural…
Oct 22 2021
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October 22, 2021 Upstream employment up 15% from the low point in September 2020 AUSTIN – Data from the Texas Workforce Commission suggests that Texas upstream oil and natural gas employment expanded by 2,900 jobs in September. Also, August’s estimated job gain in the upstream sector was adjusted downward to 2,500 from the original 2,800.…
Sep 21 2021
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September 21, 2021 July upstream oil and natural gas job growth estimate adjusted upward from 1,500 to 2,100 jobs AUSTIN – Data from the Texas Workforce Commission suggests that Texas upstream oil and natural gas employment expanded by 2,800 jobs in August. Also, July’s estimated job gain in the upstream sector was raised to 2,100…
Aug 27 2021
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By Kathryn Donelson, ConocoPhillips Senior Communications Analyst The hallways of ConocoPhillips’ headquarters in Houston were alive with the sounds of laughter and excitement as 12 high school girls met in person for the first time after a month of virtual interaction. The girls were there to give their final presentations, the culmination of four weeks…
Aug 24 2021
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August 24, 2021 June upstream oil and natural gas job growth estimate adjusted upward from 3,100 to 3,600 jobs AUSTIN – Data from the Texas Workforce Commission suggests that Texas upstream oil and natural gas employment expanded by 1,500 jobs in July. Also, June’s estimated job gain in the upstream sector was raised to 3,600…
Aug 13 2021
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August 13, 2021 By William R. Keffer, Janet Scivally and David Copeland Endowed Professor of Energy Law – Texas Tech University School of Law Question: What is the one essential thing that we all need – and expect – all the time in everything we do, and yet know precious little about? Answer: Energy. In…