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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

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

Hurricane Harvey

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

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.

Tags climate change economics environment Festivals music rain storms weather

Energy & Environment

Oil Company Shareholders Want Details On Climate Risks

Travis Bubenik

Posted on May 30, 2017 · The company considers the proposal at a shareholders meeting Wednesday, May 31.

Tags climate change Climate Issues Climate Policy economics energy environment exxonmobil Paris Climate Agreement

Business

Japanese Company Invests in Texas While Others Move to Mexico

Travis Bubenik

Posted on May 25, 2017 · If it's cheaper to make things in Mexico, why move to Texas?

Tags economics houston economy manufacturing mexico President Trump

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Analysts Question Idea Of Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Travis Bubenik

Posted on May 15, 2017 · A global task force wants companies to disclose the financial risks of climate change.

Tags climate change economics finances oil and gas industry Paris Climate Deal

Energy & Environment

Oil Industry Survey Finds Signs of Continued Growth

Travis Bubenik

Posted on March 30, 2017 · The expansion is in part thanks to increased efficiencies and cost-cutting measures.

Tags economics energy jobs oil oil and gas oil drilling

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