HOUSTON – Innovation in the oil and natural gas industry was on display today at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) in partnership with the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition.
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TXOGA Quarterly Energy Economic Outlooks
TXOGA’s Quarterly Energy Economic Outlooks provide a data overview of what’s happened with the economy, oil and gas markets at the global, U.S. and Texas levels over the past few months
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Blog: Fueling Football Season in Texas with Oil and Natural Gas!
This excitement isn’t just from the onset of the fall season, but from the anticipation of a beloved tradition – football season. As fans gear up for thrilling games, tailgate parties, and unforgettable moments, there’s an unsung hero ensuring the spectacle runs seamlessly
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August: TXOGA Month in Review
Check out our Month in Review for August below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry
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Employment And Wages Across Texas’ Oil And Natural Gas Industry Rose Strongly Through Q1 2023
AUSTIN – Employment and wages across Texas’ oil and natural gas industry rose strongly through Q1 2023 according to a recently released economic analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D
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Op-Ed: Oil and Natural Gas Continue to Fuel Learning Across Texas
As summer draws to a close and fall approaches, college students are headed back to campus and parents across Texas are hard at work getting children ready to return to school. Each fall, I am reminded of the incredible role that the oil and natural gas industry plays in educating the future of Texas.
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TXOGA Analysis Finds Texas’ Production, Proved Reserves of Oil and Natural Gas Continue to Grow
AUSTIN – Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids achieved new record highs, and resource reserves should support decades of prospective production, according to a new monthly energy economics analysis prepared by Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D.
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Op-Ed: Texas’ Summer Electricity Generation Is Being Critically Supported By Natural Gas
Texas’ electricity markets have seen record-high demand this summer, and some analysts have been puzzled by the stark contrast in demand when compared to the rest of the U.S.
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TXOGA Analysis Finds Texas’ Summer Electricity Generation Is Being Critically Supported By Natural Gas
With strong population and economic growth–plus the arrival of hot weather–Texas’ electricity markets are on pace for record-high demand and electricity to be delivered this summer.
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July: TXOGA Month in Review
Check out our Month in Review for July below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry
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Deadline Approaching for Nominations for 2023 STEER Eagle Ford Excellence Awards
Wednesday, August 23 is the deadline for nominations for the 2023 South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) Eagle Ford Excellence Awards, which honor the companies, organizations and partnerships that are working with the oil and natural gas industry to keep South Texas strong through investments in innovation and technology, while maintaining high environmental standards and providing for the communities where they operate.
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TXOGA to Host Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, Applications to Present and Registration Open
AUSTIN – The oil and natural gas industry has harnessed technology and innovation for generations and, as a result, is excelling in environmental progress, efficiency, and safety.
Upstream Texas Oil and Natural Gas Employment Sees Continued Growth in June
AUSTIN – Despite a falling Texas rig count, newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows that upstream oil and natural gas employment in the state continued to grow in June, with industry adding an additional 2,500 jobs.
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TXOGA Announces Hiring of New Director of Community Relations for Houston and Southeast Texas
AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced the hiring of Tracy Gonzales as Director of Community Relations for Houston and Southeast Texas. TXOGA President Todd Staples issued the following statement
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June: TXOGA Month in Review
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2023 TXOGA North Texas Energy Summit Features Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette, State Leaders, Energy and Economic Experts
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FORT WORTH – Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette today headlined the 2023 Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) North Texas Energy Summit where business and community leaders from across North Texas convened to hear from state and federal leaders as well as energy and economic experts.
Upstream Texas Oil and Natural Gas Employment Surges in May with Highest Single-Month Growth
AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), subject to customary data revisions in the coming months, shows that upstream oil and natural gas employment in the state surged by 6,900 jobs in May, the highest single-month reported job growth in the 33 years of data available on TWC’s website.
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TXOGA Analysis of Texas’ Economy Finds Reasons for Optimism
AUSTIN – The Dallas Federal Reserve Bank recently reported in May that Texas’ economic expansion has slowed, and the business outlook has weakened.
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May: TXOGA Month in Review
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TXOGA Statement on Governor Abbott’s Call for a Special Legislative Session Prioritizing Property Tax Relief
AUSTIN – Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued a statement following Governor Greg Abbott’s call for a special legislative session prioritizing property tax relief through property tax rate compression
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TXOGA Safety Group Members Earn $2.12 Million Dividend from Texas Mutual
AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Safety Group today announced that companies who are members collectively earned $2.12 million in dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company for prioritizing workplace safety and keeping the group’s loss ratio low.