Posted on · Oil and gas companies in Texas continue to be hit hard financially because of COVID-19 and international price disagreements. Two major producers want state regulators put a limit on how much companies can produce, but some experts say that’s a bad idea.
Posted on · Industry groups applauded a report on the practice of "flaring," but a leading researcher has found plenty to criticize.
Posted on · The study is the latest evidence of a discrepancy between state data and federal government satellite imagery.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Eminent domain in Texas, why a wrongfully-convicted death row prisoner was denied compensation, the latest developments in national, state and local politics, and the logistical challenges facing the concept of reparation. Plus, Ernie Manouse talks to Seth Andrew Bridges, who stars in the Alley Theatre’s production of The Three Musketeers.
Posted on · Potential spills can take days or weeks to reach after a storm like Harvey, a Texas Railroad Commission representative told lawmakers
Posted on · Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke with Houston Public Media about a variety of issues that will affect the future of the state's energy industry.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how Pres. Trump's infrastructure plan could affect Houston. The Texas Railroad Commissioner talks about oil and gas expanding to new parts of the state. Then, we revisit the relationship between Houston's African-American community and the police. We get answers to your pet care questions. And MK Bower discusses the latest Houston sports news.
Posted on · Settling disputes between drillers is just one of the commission's functions; it also regulates huge swaths of the Texas oil, gas and mining industries
Posted on · CenterPoint Energy says its executives will discuss the impact of the recently-passed tax cuts during an earnings call in late February
Posted on · A spill occurred at Kinder Morgan's Pasadena Terminal on Saturday due to large volumes of rain from Harvey.
Posted on · "We are at a standstill."
Posted on · There’s growing concern over thousands of “abandoned” oil & gas wells. Some are near Houston and worry homeowners who use well-water.
Posted on · A couple hundred jobs could eventually be eliminated as an industry is coming to an end in a small town north of Houston.
Posted on · In Austin, a combative hearing over whether the way Texas regulates the oil & gas industry needs some major improvement. One message: Don’t mess with the Railroad Commission.
Posted on · The Texas commission that regulates oil and gas is protecting the industry….instead of Texans. That’s what one group will tell a state panel next week that could recommend big changes.