FORT DAVIS, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory has collaborated with the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) and the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) to reduce light shining into the sky from drilling rigs and related activities in West Texas.
We are a few weeks into Hurricane Season 2018 and forecasters say this season could be an active one. Last year’s devastating Hurricane Harvey is the most recent reminder of just how important fuel supplies are to our daily lives.
AUSTIN – The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
AUSTIN – Texas oil and natural gas companies added 3,200 upstream jobs* in May, marking the 18th consecutive month of job growth, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
SAN ANTONIO- The Energy Summit in San Antonio today showcased the economic impact in San Antonio and the surrounding Bexar County area, made possible by oil and natural gas activity.
AUSTIN – Texas oil and natural gas companies added 3,400 upstream jobs* in April, marking the 17th consecutive month of job growth, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
The Center for Biological Diversity and Defenders of Wildlife today petitioned the US Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the dunes sagebrush lizard under the Endangered Species Act.
The Port of Corpus Christi Commission has approved a new marine terminal facility along the Texas Gulf Coast to export U.S. crude, condensate and refined petroleum products.
AUSTIN – American energy dominance isn’t just a catchy slogan. It is here and has distinctly been made possible by Texans. Texas leads the nation in oil and natural gas production, pipeline miles and refining capacity, all of which bolster our nation’s energy security.
AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid just over $11 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2017, a solid increase from the $9.4 billion paid in fiscal year 2016.
TXOGA, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA), and the University of Texas McDonald Observatory are working to reduce light pollution. Knowing that dark skies are vital to those endeavors, these organizations have collaborated to create recommendations for lighting practices
he Chesapeake Energy company made a $3,000 donation on Thursday, February 6, to the La Salle County 4H and FFA organizations to support the students’ activities and educational programs in which they participate at grade levels from elementary to high school in the county.
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas upstream oil and gas employment activities hit 235,300 jobs in December 2017.
AUSTIN – For the first time in nearly 50 years, United States crude oil production hit 10 million barrels a day, according to newly-released data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Texans for Natural Gas have released a report showing how methane emissions have been declining in the top oil-producing areas in Texas.
USTIN – Methane emissions are declining in top oil and natural gas producing areas across the state, according to an analysis released today by Texans for Natural Gas.
AUSTIN – For the 14th consecutive month, Texas oil and natural gas companies added upstream jobs* in November 2017, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Happy Thanksgiving! Your travel, cooking and heating are all possible thanks to oil and natural gas.
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, and is based on remarks Mr. Staples delivered during testimony today at a Congressional field hearing in San Antonio led by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness.
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Oil and Gas is a highly regulated industry, but even routine oil and gas operations can be inherently dangerous due to exposures to moving equipment, high pressures, flammable / hazardous materials and environmental conditions.
