Houston Matters
Saudi Arabia plans to cut oil production again – what does it mean for Houstonians?
Posted on · We consider the potential impact on Houstonians at the gas pumps, and on our oil and gas industry.
Tag: energy industry
Houston Matters
How the energy industry and Houston’s environment have changed in the past decade (April 20, 2023)
Posted on · As Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we continue our series of conversations about how things in the city have and have not changed in the past decade. Today, we talk with experts about how the energy industry and concerns about the environment have changed in that time.
Energy & Environment
Freeport LNG receives regulatory approvals to return to full production capacity
Posted on · The Houston-area facility, one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas, was offline from last June until February after an on-site explosion.
Energy & Environment
Environmental activists protest in Houston during 2023 CERAWeek energy conference
Posted on · Across the street from the Hilton Americas Hotel, protesters played percussion and brass instruments as they voiced their energy-related concerns.
Energy & Environment
CERAWeek kicks off in Houston with eye on worldwide energy sustainability
Posted on · The COP28 climate change summit later this year is on the minds of energy industry experts this week at an annual conference in Houston.
Houston Matters
State of the energy industry (March 6, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The annual CERAWeek conference begins today in Houston. So we get an update on the state of the energy industry. And listeners share their pet peeves about life in Houston.
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The latest on state and federal challenges to the Texas abortion law (Dec. 13, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: A legal expert explains the latest challenges to the controversial law.
Houston Matters
Ransomware Attack Highlights Vulnerability Of Energy Technology (May 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A ransomware attack shuts down a major oil pipeline, City Councilman Dave Martin fields your questions, how the Astros' iconic rainbow uniforms came to be, and Houstonians who collect unusual things.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: The State Of The Energy Industry (June 22, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The state of the energy industry, answers to your pet care questions, and an update on sports.
Energy & Environment
Survey: Some Texas Oil And Gas Producers Fear A Biden Presidency
Posted on · A UH Hobby School Survey of Texas Oil and Gas Association members found more than three in four respondents saw a Biden victory in November as the biggest potential threat to their companies’ growth
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Energy Industry Update, And Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (April 14, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: An update on how the pandemic is affecting the energy industry, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers your questions, how the pandemic is affecting animal shelters, and a novel set during the 1918 influenza outbreak.
Energy & Environment
Saudi-Russia Oil Fight Sends Markets Spiraling. What Does That Mean In Texas And Beyond?
Posted on · The news comes as fears over the coronavirus have already impacted the Texas oil and gas industry.
Houston Matters
Houston As The World’s Fuel Pump: CERAWeek Kicks Off
Posted on · We examine Houston's growing role in the energy industry and what potential hazards are ahead.
News
China Targets U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas in New Retaliatory Tariffs
Posted on · The energy industry and Houston business leaders have warned of the risks of growing trade tensions.
Houston Matters
How A Potential Trade War With China And NAFTA Renegotiations Might Affect Houston’s Economy
Posted on · Patrick Jankowski previews the findings that will be presented at the Greater Houston Partnership's annual event looking at the city's role in the global economy.