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Insights from Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson is a Program Manager, Project Delivery at BHP Billiton. In the responses below, she answers questions about her path to success and discusses the role that the oil and gas industry plays in her life.
Q & A with Jennifer Satterwhite
As an Environmental Supervisor for Chevron, Jennifer Satterwhite has high-level experience in the oil and gas business
Staples – Let Real Facts Govern Energy
Fear is often wielded as a dangerous tool to influence public opinion and impact public policy. In Texas and beyond, many groups that are funded to oppose oil and natural gas development use misinformation and outright fabrication to create fear and confusion.
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Upcoming TXDOT Workshops in Permian & Victoria
Texas Transportation Commission (commission) Chairman Tryon Lewis will be hosting a workshop for energy impacted areas in Victoria and Midland next month.
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SAVE THE DATE: 2016 Lone Star Forum is Moving to Houston!
May 19, 2016
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RELEASE: Historical Analysis of Seismic Events Paints Incomplete Picture
Austin – A ‘historical review’ of seismic activity released today does not follow recommendations for seismic evaluation as outlined by the StatesFirst seismicity primer[1] and its conclusions paint an incomplete picture, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).
TXOGA on EPA Methane Rules
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
CONTINUE READING TXOGA on EPA Methane Rules 1 min read
Women in Energy Profile – Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson is a Program Manager, Project Delivery at BHP Billiton. Recently she took some time to answer a few questions about her experience working in the oil and gas industry.
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UT Arlington Study Fails to Link Drilling and Water Contamination in West Texas
This week, researchers at University of Texas – Arlington (UTA) released a new study that suggests drilling may be impacting water quality in West Texas’ Cline Shale region.
VIDEO: Fracking and Methane: What You Need to Know
Watch the video below from Energy InDepth to learn more about Fracking and Methane.
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Staples- Oil and Natural Gas Leads in Water Technology Innovation
STAPLES – OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEADS IN WATER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
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Oil and Natural Gas in Texas
Advances in proven technology are delivering new opportunities in oil and natural gas production around Texas.
TXOGA Statement on Environment Texas’ Report “Breakdowns in Air Quality”
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
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ConocoPhillips and NEED Bring Energy to Local Classrooms
In an effort to spark an interest among future scientists and engineers, ConocoPhillips yesterday hosted a full-day workshop to engage and inform local teachers about the science behind the energy industry.
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TXOGA President Todd Staples on Coalition of AGs Attack on Oil and Natural Gas Industry
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
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USGS Report: Risk of Earthquakes from Induced Seismicity Low
The following can be attributed to Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
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David Sebree Obituary
A long-time member and friend of the Texas Oil and Gas Association, David Banks Sebree, Jr., “The Squire”, passed away at 7:05 AM on March 2, 2016.
CONTINUE READING David Sebree Obituary 1 min read
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Study Shows Natural Gas Drilling Not Contaminating Water Wells in Carroll County Funders “Disappointed” in Results, Hoping Data Could Help Ban Fracking
A three-year study by the University of Cincinnati has determined that natural gas drilling has had no effect on the quality of water coming from wells in Carroll County.
Staples: Oil Tax Plan Threatens to Destabilize Industry – Houston Chronicle
The following first appeared in the Houston Chronicle on February 18, 2016.
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Staples: Falling Oil Prices a Reminder that Revenue is Not Guaranteed – AAS
It is undoubtedly a tumultuous time in the global energy marketplace, and the Texas oil and natural gas industry continues to anchor our economy in terms of jobs, economic activity and state and local tax revenue — even in a challenging price environment.