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Members Of Pasadena Board Indicted For Private Meetings

Associated Press

Posted on January 24, 2018 · The indicted served on the economic board for Pasadena

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Energy & Environment

Passage Of Tax Bill Could Spur Oil And Gas Activity

Travis Bubenik

Posted on December 20, 2017 · A lower corporate tax rate could encourage investments in the industry

Tags economics energy oil and gas industry Permian Basin tax bill

Energy & Environment

Houston’s Economy Will See ‘Moderate’ Growth Without An Oil Rebound

Travis Bubenik

Posted on November 9, 2017 · “It looks like a pretty dismal outcome, but it’s hardly the end of the world," the IRF's director said

Tags economics houston economy industry jobs oil and gas

Energy & Environment

Government Watchdog Report Says Trump Admin Should Respond To Climate Risks

Travis Bubenik

Posted on October 24, 2017 · The studies reviewed for the report identified risks that could be of particular concern in Texas

Tags climate change economics environment Trump administration

Energy & Environment

West Texas Refinery Set to Break Ground in November

Travis Bubenik

Posted on October 23, 2017 · A local environmental group is closely watching the plan.

Tags economics energy environment mexico oil and gas industry refinery west texas

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Energy & Environment

Coal Struggles In Texas, Despite Pro-Coal Administration

Travis Bubenik

Posted on October 17, 2017 · "Rhetoric's one thing, money’s another," said one energy researcher

Tags coal economics energy environment Luminant Power Plants

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Harvey Contributes to First U.S. Industrial Drop in Months

Travis Bubenik

Posted on September 18, 2017 · Harvey had at one point impacted almost 30% of the nation's total refining capacity.

Tags economics energy Harvey flooding Hurricane Harvey Industrial Sector Petrochemical Refining

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Hurricane Harvey Closes Key Oil, Gas Operations In Texas

Associated Press

Posted on August 26, 2017 · Prior to Harvey's landfall dozens of oil and gas platforms had been evacuated.

Tags economics energy houston Hurricane Harvey Oil and gass tropical storm

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Mining Giant’s Exit From Oil Business Will Hit Houston

Travis Bubenik

Posted on August 22, 2017 · "There is a definite risk to their entire Houston-based business," says a local energy analyst.

Tags BHP Billiton economics energy houston economy jobs oil and gas oil prices

Energy & Environment

Houston’s Major Power Company Wants Electric Market Reforms

Travis Bubenik

Posted on August 17, 2017 · A Texas public utility commissioner describes the discussion as one about "improvements, enhancements and increased efficiency."

Tags economics Electric Markets Electric Pricing electricity energy ercot Texas Public Utility Commission

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U.S. Economy Grew At 2.6 Percent In Second Quarter

John Ydstie, NPR

Posted on July 28, 2017 · The economy staged a comeback from a tepid first quarter, but still fell short of the turbo-charged 3 percent growth rate promised by the Trump administration.

Tags economics Trump Trump administration U.S. economy

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Despite Administration’s Push, Oil Companies Might Not Be Eager for New Offshore Drilling

Travis Bubenik

Posted on July 17, 2017 · An Interior Department official recently testified about how the administration views "energy dominance" when it comes to offshore drilling.

Tags economics energy Interior Department offshore drilling oil and gas industry regulation

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Relocated Exxon-Mobil Jobs Could Impact Woodlands Housing Market

Travis Bubenik

Posted on June 19, 2017 · One real estate researcher says while Texas has plenty of higher-end homes on the market, lower-end homes are harder to come by.

Tags economics exxonmobil housing oil industry real estate The Woodlands

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Energy & Environment

Study: Electric Market Reforms “Delivered What Was Intended”

Travis Bubenik

Posted on June 13, 2017 · Still, the findings don't mean there's a consensus on whether competition is good for consumers.

Tags economics electricity electricity deregulation electricity prices energy natural gas

Energy & Environment

A Warmer Planet Could Mean Riskier Bets For Outdoor Festivals

Travis Bubenik

Posted on June 6, 2017 · Increased storm threats are a selling point for insurance companies.

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