Upstream oil and natural gas employment in Texas grew in October, with 2,800 jobs added for the month, according to state data.
ICYMI: Texas Upstream Employment on A Roll, with 2,800 Jobs Added in October
By Reese Sterns
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TXOGA Hosts Media Tour Highlighting West Texas Oil and Natural Gas Facilities’ Weatherization Techniques
MIDLAND – Members of the media from across the Lone Star State participated in a tour of West Texas oil and natural gas facilities.
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TXOGA Statement on Passing of Former President Rob Looney
AUSTIN – Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued the following statement on the passing of past TXOGA president Rob Looney
Upstream Oil and Gas Jobs in Texas Continue Uptick in October
AUSTIN – Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and gas employment in Texas continued to grow in October, with the sector adding 2,800 jobs. Also notably, the job gain for September was revised upward to 2,200 from the original estimate of 900.
TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Showcases Technology, Innovation and Leadership of the Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry
THE WOODLANDS – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Lone Star Energy Forum in The Woodlands showcased innovation and the state, national and global leadership of the Texas oil and natural gas industry.
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TXOGA Statement on Public Utility Commission’s E3 Report
“The E3 report released today by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) recommends the implementation of a forward reliability market—a capacity market for the ERCOT system. Total system cost, cost to consumers—industrial and residential—and timeframes of implementation remain of great concern for the Texas oil and natural gas industry with this type of design.
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Mobile Energy Learning Unit to Visit 5 Elementary Schools in El Paso This Week
El Paso – The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) has partnered with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s El Paso Refinery to bring the Mobile Energy Learning Unit (MELU) to five schools in El Paso this week, providing hundreds of elementary students a unique opportunity to learn about STEM education and careers in energy through the hands-on, interactive learning exhibit.
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October: TXOGA Monthly Digest
Check out our Monthly Digest for October below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry
Job Growth Continued in Texas Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector in September
AUSTIN – Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in September by 900 jobs from August.
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10th Annual STEER Eagle Ford Excellence Award Winners Announced
By Ethan Riojas
The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), announced today that the Bee County Sheriff’s Department, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Transect Inc., the Port of Corpus Christi and DeepWell Energy Services are the recipients of the 2022 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.
Oil and Natural Gas Production Taxes Top $1 Billion in September
AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar’s recently released tax collections data reveals oil and natural gas producers paid more than $1 billion in production taxes in September.
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September: TXOGA Monthly Digest
By Ethan Riojas
Check out our Monthly Digest for September below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry
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.
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August: TXOGA Monthly Digest
Check out our Monthly Digest for August below to see how TXOGA was busy advocating for the Texas oil and natural gas industry
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TXOGA Statement on Railroad Commission Weatherization Rules
By Ethan Riojas
“Senate Bill 3, passed by the 87th Legislature, strengthened the electricity grid and the natural gas supply chain.
ICYMI: Texas oil and natural gas is “actively implementing measures to identify and lower emissions”
By Ethan Riojas
In a recent The Center Square article, TXOGA president Todd Staples emphasized the importance of recognizing the progress the Texas oil and natural gas industry is making in reducing emissions and improving environmental performance, especially in light of the federal government’s recent actions to aggressively develop new and burdensome regulations that would negatively impact the oil and natural gas that is produced in the Permian.
Job Growth Continued in Texas Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector in July
By Ethan Riojas
AUSTIN – Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew in July by 6,800 jobs from June, the second highest monthly increase in data history.* Last month’s record-breaking job growth has been revised upward to 7,200 jobs gained.