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Charting Progress: The Decline of Seismic Activity in Texas
In recent years, concerns over the correlation between oil and gas operations, particularly wastewater disposal, and increased seismic events have prompted action by both industry and regulators. The collaboration between oil and gas operators and regulatory...
TXOGA, PBPA And TAEP Hold Successful Workshop On Transmission Implementation
On June 13, 2023, Governor Abbott signed into law House Bill 5066. According to Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples, HB 5066 was implemented “to ensure that the Lone Star State remains the energy leader.” The bill, relating to transmission...
Texas Oil & Gas Industry Prepares For Winter Weather
With Texans now in the full swing of the holiday season, it is important to take a look at the various ways the oil and natural gas industry in the Lone Star State has hardened important energy infrastructure in preparation for colder weather. Oil and natural gas...
U.S. LNG Exports Bolster European Energy Security
Since President Biden's spring agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to boost American liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe, the impact has been profound. Texas, the hub of U.S. energy production, has played a pivotal role in...
The Eagle Ford Shale: A History
The Eagle Ford Shale, located in Central and South Texas and extending into East Texas, is the Lone Star State’s second most productive oil field (and, it’s worth mentioning, the Eagle Ford is also the nation’s second most productive oil field). The Eagle Ford Shale,...
Balmorhea Expanding Thanks To Oil & Gas
Balmorhea State park is set to be expanded, thanks to state revenue from the oil and gas industry. The 643-acre land was recently acquired by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which has invested state revenue...
Recent Op-Ed Pushes Back Against Anti-Oil And Gas Activist Argument
A recent Real Clear Energy op-ed pushes back against proration, a policy being pushed by anti-oil and gas activists. R Street Institute senior fellow Josiah Neeley writes: “Proration would be an administrative nightmare, and could do long term damage to the integrity...
Anti-Oil and Gas Activists Attempt to Exploit Crisis
As the oil and gas industry works to save jobs and preserve our nation’s energy security during this catastrophic, ongoing pandemic, environmentalists are using the crisis as an opportunity to push their anti-oil and gas agenda. Several Texas environmental groups,...
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