November 23, 2021
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 decline months 11-to-2. For the past six months,…
November 18, 2021
With the U.S. EPA Administrator planning a visit to industrial sites in Texas tomorrow, the Texas oil and natural gas industry reiterates its commitment to prioritizing the safety, health and wellbeing of surrounding communities and our workforce. This is paramount in all that the Texas oil and natural gas industry does. Just like our neighbors in communities where we operate, our employees spend much of their lives in and near our facilities where safety,…
November 17, 2021
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association:
“We are still evaluating the FERC report and comparing it to findings in ERCOT’s report that found fuel limitations (from all sources) to be only 12% of the cause of Texas power generator outages and derates during the storm (page 10; ERCOT’s Post-storm report)….
November 17, 2021
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association:
“We must not forfeit energy freedom for energy dependence. We must continue to encourage smart, science-based policies that advocate for homegrown production, domestic jobs and economic advancement that benefits all Texans and every American. Unfortunately, we are feeling the repercussions of misguided policies that have encouraged foreign energy instead of encouraging American pipeline projects,…
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 giving back to the communities they serve.
This year’s awards,…
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 gas industry is propelling us toward a cleaner,…
October 28, 2021
Meaningful action toward climate progress is rooted in investment and innovation, and no one is investing more in clean tech than the U.S. oil and natural gas industry. The latest example is the industry’s advancements in the use of 3D printing.
A recent post on the American Petroleum Institute’s Energy Tomorrow blog outlines how industry is advancing the use of 3D printing in oil and natural gas operations – a technology that can significantly reduce lead times and drive efficiency,…
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. Since the low point in employment in September 2020,…
October 18, 2021
By Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association
Vast improvements, particularly in communications, have been made since Winter Storm Uri to better prepare the natural gas supply chain for the winter season in Texas. The oil and natural gas industry has been working with a sense of urgency to improve the readiness of the system.
Industry is working closely with state regulators to implement Senate Bill 3,…
October 7, 2021
Strengthening the reliability of our power grid is one of the top priorities of the Texas oil and natural gas industry. It is a multi-step process that is well underway. As with any event, industry is busy assessing potential operational improvements and deploying the means necessary to ensure expectations for future storms are met. The Texas oil and natural gas community, whose makeup is both the supplier of natural gas and among the state’s largest consumers of electricity,…