Check out our Monthly Digest for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry
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September: TXOGA Monthly Digest
Environmental Partnership’s 4th Annual Report Shows Increased Industry Participation, Significant Emissions Progress
AUSTIN – The Environmental Partnership, an initiative of over 100 U.S. oil and natural gas companies, has released its fourth annual report showcasing the industry’s continued progress in innovation and emissions reductions.
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TXOGA Announces Hiring of New Director of Communications
AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today announced the hiring of Stephen Chang as Director of Communications following the departure of Lauren Clay. Todd Staples, president of TXOGA, issued the following statement
Job Growth Continued in Texas Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector in August
By Ethan Riojas
Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in August by 2,600 jobs from July. July’s gains were revised down to a still-solid 3,100 jobs added.
Production Taxes Paid by Oil and Gas Industry Top $10 Billion in FY 2022 for First Time in History
By Ethan Riojas
AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s recently released tax collections data indicates production taxes paid by the oil and natural gas industry to the State of Texas broke $10 billion for the first time in history — an incredible $10.83 billion for FY 2022.
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TXOGA Statement on State Energy Plan Report
By Ethan Riojas
“We appreciate the work and effort of the State Energy Plan Advisory Committee but the 7-5 vote demonstrates more deliberation and research are needed. The report failed to look at the energy needs for Texas broadly and seemed to be more narrowly focused on the failures of Winter Storm Uri.