Energy & Environment
Six Houston-based refineries dump millions of gallons of contaminated wastewater with little penalty, report finds
Posted on · When they are penalized, researchers said the penalties are little more than a “slap on the wrist.”
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Houston Matters
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Faces Confirmation Hearing To Lead ICE (July 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Previewing Ed Gonzalez's confirmation hearing to lead ICE, inside ERCOT's plan to improve the state's electricity grid, and the explosion of craft breweries in Houston.
Energy & Environment
Chevron Faces $85 Million Federal Lawsuit In Wake Of February Winter Storm
Posted on · A Houston gas marketing company alleges Chevron breached their contract when the energy company failed to deliver natural gas during the February winter freeze.
Energy & Environment
Weekly Oil Market Crash Update: Oil Execs Say Houston Is “Backbone Of The Energy World” And Can Remain So Through The Downturn
Posted on · Industry leaders say the Bayou City has the capacity to provide research and expertise for the transition to cleaner energy. Plus, oil prices rise and more than 6,000 jobs were added in the oilfield services sector last month.
Energy & Environment
Houston And The Oil Market Crash: Schlumberger Sells Fracking Business
Posted on · As the oil market crash impacts the Houston and Texas economies, we'll continue to follow the story and provide updates at Houston Public Media.
Top Stories
Houston’s Role In A Low-Carbon Energy Future, Slowing Growth Of Local Economy Impacts Rent Prices, And Fort Worth Police Chief Says He’s ‘Deeply Sorry’ About Fatal Shooting
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Business
Chevron Bows Out Of Fight For Anadarko Petroleum
Posted on · The bidding war between Chevron and Occidental surprised those who follow the energy sector. No one had seen a similar grab in decades.
Business
Anadarko Now Favors Occidental Offer Over Chevron Deal
Posted on · Occidental's offer is worth about $57 billion in cash and stock, including debt and book value of non-controlling interest.
Business
Berkshire Steps Into Fight For Anadarko On Occidental’s Side
Posted on · If Anadarko does walk away from Chevron, it would have to pay a $1 billion breakup fee under its agreement.
Energy & Environment
Occidental Makes Competing Offer For Anadarko Petroleum
Posted on · Houston-based Occidental said the proposed combination would bolster its position in the Permian Basin.
Top Stories
Tentative Agreement On Firefighter Pay Raises, Chevron To Buy Anadarko For $33 Billion, And Low Level Of Benzene Found In Deer Park’s Water Supply
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Energy & Environment
Chevron Vaults Into New League On $33B Anadarko Acquisition
Posted on · While the combined company will remain far behind Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Plc. in market capitalization, it jumps from the fourth biggest producer among major drillers, to second.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Chevron Buying Anadarko, And Understanding The Texas Constitution (April 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Chevron plans to buy Anadarko Petroleum, we get better acquainted with the Texas Constitution, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and former soccer star Abby Wambach discusses her new book.
inDepth
Another One Bites The Dust: A Closer Look At The Shelor Building Demolition
Posted on · Chevron's decision to demolish the Shelor Motor Company Building, built in 1928, was met with resistance. But what place does preservation have in Houston?
News
Chevron Phillips Issued All Clear After Incident At Baytown Facility
Posted on · Process upsets at facilities like this are reportedly are not unusual