Posted on · "It’s important to remember that ERCOT does not make electricity. This is like when you buy tickets to a concert. ERCOT is not Bon Jovi. ERCOT is not the arena. ERCOT in this analogy is Ticketmaster."
Posted on · Although the WNBA has yet to commit to league expansion, some say conditions could be right in the next few years for Houston to welcome back a team – if the right investors step forward.
Posted on · Experts say the oil market is volatile right now, and is likely to remain unpredictable for the foreseeable future.
Posted on · Domestic producers say it's time for more investment in oil and gas, but supporters of clean energy argue it may not drive down consumer costs -- and could lock the U.S. into an oil-dependent future.
Posted on · Due to the invasion of Ukraine, BP said it will abandon its share in Russian oil company Rosneft, while Shell announced it's ending projects with Gazprom, the majority state-owned natural gas company. Experts say that's putting pressure on Houston-based Exxon Mobil to make a similar decision.
Posted on · While the invasion might be happening about 6,000 miles away from Houston, the city's oil and gas sector will see an unexpected windfall.
Posted on · A year ago, temperatures across the state plummeted, in many cases to below freezing. Low-income Texans were hit hardest, and now they’re more vulnerable than ever.
Posted on · Texas-based oil giant Exxon Mobil had a big week. The company reported a dizzying $23 billion in profits, said it plans to raise output in the Permian Basin, and is moving headquarters to Houston.
Posted on · The Texas Oil and Gas Association's annual energy and economic impact report says both taxes and royalties paid to the state went up by more than 20% over the previous fiscal year.
Posted on · To learn more about what’s expected in 2022 for clean energy, Houston Public Media spoke with Gavin Dillingham, Vice President of Research for energy with the Houston Advanced Research Center.
Posted on · To learn more about the outlook for the oil and gas industry in 2022, Houston Public Media spoke with Mitch Fane, U.S. Oil and Gas Leader with consulting firm Ernst & Young.
Posted on · As leaders from the biggest oil and gas companies gather in Houston for the World Petroleum Congress, others took to the park outside the convention to demand action on climate change and better labor practices.
Posted on · The Harris County Safe program aims to identify areas with high rates of violent crime, add police presence to those neighborhoods, and incorporate input from impacted communities.
Posted on · The survey of 34,000 utility customers in 17 countries shows growing expectations for utility providers: meaningful action on climate change, increased reliability, and options for renewable at-home power generation.
Posted on · Increased global demand paired with OPEC’s decision to keep supply at current levels means oil is likely to stabilize at $80-plus a barrel for next six months.