Energy & Environment
Passage Of Tax Bill Could Spur Oil And Gas Activity
Posted on · A lower corporate tax rate could encourage investments in the industry
Tag: oil and gas industry
Energy & Environment
Oil And Gas Companies Announce Methane Reduction Plan
Posted on · Industry representatives suggest it's a way to show companies can police themselves
Energy & Environment
Abbott Says Regulations Are Stunting Refining Sector Growth
Posted on · Refineries generally don't like the Renewable Fuel Standard, but the sector isn't exactly struggling
In-Depth
Despite A ‘Downturn,’ West Texas Oil Production Expected To Hit A Record High
Posted on · Cost-cutting and advances in drilling technology are helping companies withstand persistently low oil prices
Energy & Environment
West Texas Refinery Set to Break Ground in November
Posted on · A local environmental group is closely watching the plan.
Energy & Environment
Regulators Reviewing Drilling Rig Safety Rules
Posted on · The oil and gas industry is recommending revisions to an oil rig safety rule put in place after the Deepwater Horizon disaster
Houston Matters
Houston’s Energy Industry Keeps An Eye On Venezuela
Posted on · If the U.S. imposes sanctions on the Venezuelan oil sector, what effect could it have on the Houston oil and gas industry?
Energy & Environment
Texas Oil And Gas Regulator Pushes For Vote On FERC Nominees
Posted on · "We are at a standstill."
News
Despite Administration’s Push, Oil Companies Might Not Be Eager for New Offshore Drilling
Posted on · An Interior Department official recently testified about how the administration views "energy dominance" when it comes to offshore drilling.
Houston Matters
Is The Oil And Gas Industry At Odds With Energy Secretary Rick Perry?
Posted on · We discuss whether Texas, the city of Houston, and the oil and gas industry are at odds with U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry.
Energy & Environment
Environmental Groups Hopeful After Methane Rule Win
Posted on · One Houston group calls a recent federal appeals court ruling "promising."
News
Effort to Remove Obstacle for Cross-Border Pipelines Moves Forward
Posted on · The measure would leave authority over these projects in the hands of federal agencies.
Energy & Environment
West Texas Transmission Line Project Takes A Step Forward
Posted on · The project calls for new high-voltage lines across five sparsely-populated counties near the New Mexico border.
Energy & Environment
In Texas, Fear And Excitement With A New EPA
Posted on · Local pollution watchers worry about a loss of resources. The oil and gas industry looks forward to what it expects will be a consistent regulatory regime.
Energy & Environment
Exxon-Mobil Shareholders Vote In Favor Of More Climate Reporting
Posted on · Shareholders rejected a similar proposal last year.