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Houston Matters

Methane emissions, and the week in politics (Jan. 26, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 26, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Methane leaking from oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin, the week in politics, and the annual car and boat shows join forces.

Tags boats Brandon Rottinghaus cars houston auto show houston boat show methane emissions Nancy Sims oil and gas Permian Basin Political Roundup politics pollution refugees

Energy & Environment

Shell Sells Off Its Oil And Gas Business In Texas’ Permian Basin, Seeking To Reduce Its Reliance On Fossil Fuels

Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 21, 2021 · Texas-based ConocoPhillips bought Shell’s Permian Basin assets for $9.5 billion, its second major purchase in the oil-rich area over the last year.

Tags concho resources ConocoPhillips oil and gas oilfield Permian Basin Royal Dutch Shell sale

Energy & Environment

Weekly Oil And Gas Update: Winter Storm Helps Boost Texas Oil To More Than $60 Per Barrel

Kyra Buckley, KUT

Posted on February 24, 2021 · As Houstonians faced freezing temperatures and widespread power outages last week, the frigid weather also limited oil and gas production in the state. As output starts to stabilize this week, West Texas Crude is trading around $63 dollars a barrel.

Tags exxonmobil natural gas Oil & Gas Permian Basin Texas Oil West Texas Crude WTI

Texas

Gov. Abbott Is Prioritizing Wider Broadband Access. Rural Texas Cities Are Optimistic

Haya Panjwani

Posted on February 5, 2021 · Poor internet connectivity has been a long-standing issue in many rural communities, and it’s now back in the spotlight after Gov. Abbott outlined broadband access as a priority in his State of the State Address on Feb. 1.

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Energy & Environment

Gov. Greg Abbott Vows To Fight Joe Biden’s Energy And Climate Agenda

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 28, 2021 · Abbott on Thursday signed an executive order that he said would "direct every state agency to use all lawful powers and tools to challenge any federal action that threatens the" energy sector in Texas.

Tags executive order governor greg abbott Joe Biden leases midland oil and gas Permian Basin president

Energy & Environment

Oil Giants In Permian Will Use New Technology To Track Methane Emissions

Kyra Buckley, KUT

Posted on September 17, 2020 · The computer program will help oil and gas companies track how much methane they’re emitting, and what methods are best reducing methane leaks. It comes as many investors, lawmakers, and environmental groups have been pressuring the oil and gas industry to reduce the wasteful practice of flaring.

Tags Flaring oil and gas Permian Basin

Energy & Environment

One In 10 Permian Basin Flares Are Spewing Methane Into The Air, Environmental Defense Fund Says

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on July 27, 2020 · The industry practice known as “flaring” has been decried as wasteful and polluting by public health groups, environmentalists and even some in the industry.

Tags flares Flaring oil well Permian Basin west texas

Energy & Environment

New Methane Monitoring Initiative Finds Emissions In The Permian Basin Nearly Triple Federal Estimates

Katie Watkins

Posted on April 8, 2020 · It’s part of a new project led by the Environmental Defense Fund to measure and track methane emissions using a combination of planes, vans, towers and helicopters.

Tags Emissions oil and gas Permian Basin

Energy & Environment

Houston And The Oil Market Crash: Schlumberger Sells Fracking Business

Kyra Buckley, KUT

Posted on April 6, 2020 · 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.

Tags Alliance of Texas Energy Producers Baker Hughes bp chevron Coronavirus COVID-19 crude Exxon Exxon Mobil halliburton lay offs Montage Resources Noble Energy Occidental Occidental Petroleum oil and gas oil and gas jobs oil crash Permian Basin Permian Basin Petroleum Association Pioneer Natural Resources Southwestern Energy Texas Railroad Commission Weatherford west texas

Energy & Environment

Saudi-Russia Oil Fight Sends Markets Spiraling. What Does That Mean In Texas And Beyond?

Associated Press / Kyra Buckley, KUT

Posted on March 9, 2020 · The news comes as fears over the coronavirus have already impacted the Texas oil and gas industry.

Tags energy industry oil and gas Permian Basin

Business

Exxon Mobil Profit Falls 49% As Oil And Gas Prices Decline

Cathy Bussewitz, AP Business Writer

Posted on November 1, 2019 · Oil prices have suffered due to a prolonged trade war between the U.S. and China, which has raised concerns about a global economic slowdown.

Tags China Exxon Mobil oil Permian Basin texas U.S.

News

At Odessa Vigil, Permian Basin Community Comes Together To Mourn And Honor Lives Lost In Shooting

Mitch Borden, Marfa Public Radio / Sally Beauvais, Marfa Public Radio / Carlos Morales, Marfa Public Radio

Posted on September 2, 2019 · Sunday’s vigil, held on the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, began with a standing ovation for law enforcement and medical providers.

Tags david turner first responders Odessa Permian Basin University of Texas

Houston Matters

Now That Occidental And Anadarko Have Merged, Are Layoffs Next?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 9, 2019 · Energy analyst Loren Steffy outlines which sectors of the new energy behemoth might see job cuts.

Tags Anadarko Petroleum business energy gulf of mexico Loren Steffy merger Occidental Petroleum oil and gas Permian Basin

Energy & Environment

West Texas Boom Softens Oil Market Impacts Of Iran Tensions, Analysts Say

Travis Bubenik

Posted on June 24, 2019 · There's less concern about supply disruptions with so much Permian oil available, but experts caution markets could be underestimating geopolitical risks.

Tags economy energy Iran oil and gas Permian Basin west texas

inDepth

“Carbon Neutral Oil” Is Promising, But Far From Guaranteed

Travis Bubenik

Posted on June 20, 2019 · Some experts say sequestered CO2, even if it's used for oil production, can help the planet in the short-term. But critics say it prolongs the use of fossil fuels.

Tags carbon capture carbon emissions climate change energy Enhanced Oil Recovery Occidental Petroleum oil and gas Permian Basin

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Posted on March 22, 2023 · Former President Donald Trump said he'd be arrested Tuesday. He wasn't.

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Posted on March 22, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We learn what was said at the first in a series of public meetings about the state’s takeover of HISD.

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