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RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR NOVEMBER 2014
October 29, 2014
The Texas average rig count as of October 24, was 904, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States. In the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 836 million barrels of oil and 7.9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
October 29, 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 3,013 original drilling permits in September 2014 compared to 1,531 in September 2013 Read More...
Railroad Commission Adopts Disposal Well Rule Amendments Today
October 28, 2014
AUSTIN —The three Texas Railroad Commissioners today unanimously adopted disposal well rule amendments that are designed to address disposal well operations in areas of historical or future seismic activity. Read More...
Texas’ Leading Mining Association Awards Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman with the 2014 Energy Public Service Award
October 28, 2014
AUSTIN– The Texas Mining and Reclamation Association, the state’s leading mining industry organization representing more than 100 companies and individual members, presented Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman with the 2014 Energy Public Service Award at the trade group’s annual meeting Monday night in Bastrop Read More...
Natural Gas Summit Brings 10,000+ Job Openings to Austin, Connects Veterans and Students With Natural Gas Industry Jobs: Event Culminates First Year of Commissioner Porter’s Natural Gas Initiative
October 14, 2014
Railroad Commissioner David Porter is coordinating the first-ever Texas Natural Gas Summit and Job Fair at Austin’s Palmer Events Center on Thursday, October 23 Read More...
In Case You Missed It: Mexico's Energy Potential Is a Game Changer by Chairman Craddick
October 14, 2014
During the summer of 2014, it was impossible to turn on the TV or look at social media without seeing mention of the border crisis related to an influx of immigrants from Central America. Read More...
RRC Commissioner Porter: $174 Million Invested in Texas’ Natural Gas Vehicles, Stations
October 02, 2014
Natural gas vehicles are catching on with private-sector investors in Texas. Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR OCTOBER 2014
September 29, 2014
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TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
September 29, 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 2,440 original drilling permits in August 2014 compared to 1,606 in August 2013
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Midland Railroad Commission Employee Recognized as the 2014 Statewide Outstanding Women in State Government Community Involvement Recipient
September 25, 2014
Midland Railroad Commission employee Lucy Molina was recognized this week as the recipient for the 2014 Outstanding Community Involvement category in the biennial Statewide Outstanding Women in State Government awards luncheon held in Austin Wednesday.
Read More...Commissioner Porter Announces Natural Gas Summit Hits Participation Milestone: October 23 Expo and Career Fair Will Bring Industry, Job Seekers Together
September 17, 2014
Commissioner David Porter of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) announced today that the Texas Natural Gas Summit in Austin has had to expand the number of participating companies due to demand, after exceeding the number of anticipated exhibitors earlier this month. Company representatives will showcase products and search for qualified workers at the dual expo and job fair Read More...
Porter Voices Concerns Over South Texas Pipelines Commissioner Visits Sites along Texas-Mexico Border
September 11, 2014
Commissioner David Porter of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) Tuesday visited several south Texas border oil and gas facilities and pipeline rights-of-way to meet with field staff, operators,
Read More...Porter Exposes Putin Plot to Hurt Texas Economy: Underhanded Anti-Hydraulic Fracturing Campaign Designed to Drive Dollars from US to Russia
September 08, 2014
Commissioner David Porter of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) sent a letter today to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry questioning the extent to which the State Department is enforcing its sanction against a rogue Russian oil and gas cartel, and protecting U.S. interests Read More...
RRC Commissioner Porter: Natural Gas Fueling Stations Up 50 Percent Additional Fueling Stations Creating Corridor for Alternate Transportation Fuel
September 08, 2014
AUSTIN—Today the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) issued a comprehensive map of existing and planned natural gas fueling stations in Texas. Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR SEPTEMBER 2014
August 26, 2014
The Texas average rig count as of August 15, was 899, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
August 26, 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 2,419 original drilling permits in July 2014 compared to 1,843 in July 2013 Read More...
Commissioner Smitherman to Give Keynotes at Energy Conferences
August 22, 2014
AUSTIN—Commissioner Barry T. Smitherman will give the keynote address at two important energy conferences held in Dallas and Houston next week and early September. Read More...
Porter Raises Red Flag on Federal Government Negligence to Protect Critical Infrastructure Near Border
August 22, 2014
Commissioner David Porter of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) sent a letter today to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske, questioning the agency’s commitment to border security and the protection of vital U.S. interests and infrastructure. Read More...
RRC Commissioner Porter: Texas CNG, LNG Sales Double FY 2014 Estimate - Sales of natural gas motor fuel in Texas exceed expectations
August 19, 2014
Sales of natural gas motor fuel are surging in Texas. Read More...
Christi Craddick Elected Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission
August 12, 2014
Commissioner Christi Craddick was unanimously elected Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission at today’s Commission meeting. Read More...
Chairman Smitherman States the Summer NARUC Committee Meetings in Dallas were Highly Successful
August 05, 2014
Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Barry T. Smitherman, who also serves as Chairman of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Gas Committee, applauded the success of NARUC’s recent summer meetings held in Dallas Read More...
Commissioner Porter Announces Railroad Commission Chairman Vote: Supports Commissioner Craddick as Chair
August 04, 2014
Railroad Commissioner David Porter announced today that he has placed an item on the agenda for the next meeting of the Railroad Commission of Texas, to elect Christi Craddick the new Chair of the Commission Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR AUGUST 2014
July 29, 2014
The Texas average rig count as of July 18, was 886, representing about 49 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
July 29, 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 2,185 original drilling permits in June 2014 compared to 1,876in June 2013 Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Attends Aspen Institute’s Modern Shale Gas and Oil Production Forum
July 23, 2014
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick contributed to a series of panel discussions on issues surrounding energy and the environment at the Aspen Institute’s Modern Shale Gas and Oil Production Forum in Aspen, Colo. this week Read More...
Railroad Commission Continues Plugging Orphaned Wells and Site Remediation
July 14, 2014
In Fiscal Year 2014, the Railroad Commission of Texas has plugged 428 orphaned wells and performed 117 site remediation and cleanup activities, which included plugging five offshore orphaned wells Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Sends Plea to City of Denton Regarding Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing
July 11, 2014
Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Barry Smitherman has sent a letter to the mayor and council members for the City of Denton requesting that they not approve a petition that would ban the use of hydraulic fracturing inside the Denton city limits. Read More...
Top 10 Tips for Safe Grilling This July 4
July 03, 2014
This Fourth of July, the Railroad Commission of Texas, the agency in charge of propane safety in Texas, is spotlighting safety for the state’s estimated 6 million “barbecue households” that own propane gas grills Read More...
RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR JULY 2014
June 25, 2014
The Texas average rig count as of June 20 was 886, representing about 50 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS (Revised)
June 25, 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 2,389 original drilling permits in May 2014 compared to 1,931 in May 2013 Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Commends U.S. Supreme Court Action Today
June 23, 2014
Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Barry Smitherman commends action today by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) Read More...
Railroad Commission Posts Parker, Tarrant and Wise County Injection Well Data
June 17, 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas has posted injection well data from Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties on its website Read More...
Railroad Commission Launches New Website
June 09, 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas has launched its new website to make online resources for the regulation of the oil and gas industry and other Commission-regulated industries more user friendly. Read More...
Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on New EPA Rule
June 03, 2014
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RRC PRODUCTION STATISTICS AND ALLOWABLES FOR JUNE 2014
May 27, 2014
The Texas average rig count as of May 16 was 889, representing about 50 percent of all active land rigs in the United States Read More...
TEXAS MONTHLY OIL AND GAS STATISTICS
May 27, 2014
The Commission issued a total of 1,919 original drilling permits in April 2014 compared to 1,996 in April 2013. The March total included 1,742 permits to drill new oil and gas wells, 40 to re-enter existing well bores, and 137 for re-completions Read More...
Texas Railroad Commission Recycling Rules Allow Industry to Reduce Fresh Water Use in Oil and Gas Production
May 22, 2014
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick hosted a Texas Oil and Gas Water Conservation and Recycling Symposium in Austin today Read More...
Railroad Commissioner David Porter Hails San Antonio's First Public Natural Gas Refueling Station
May 14, 2014
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter today helped welcome San Antonio’s first public natural gas refueling station. Read More...
Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on Legislative Seismic Activity Hearing
May 12, 2014
The following statement can be attributed to Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on today’s House Subcommittee on Seismic Activity hearing. “I commend Chairman Keffer for creating the House Subcommittee on Seismic Activity and applaud Chairman Crownover and committee members for their attention to this important issue. Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Comments on U. S. Supreme Court Action Today
April 29, 2014
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RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for May 2014
April 25, 2014
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
April 25, 2014
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Commissioner Christi Craddick Salutes Texas Producers As Statewide February 2014 Oil Production Hits Historic Highs of Two Million Barrels a Day
April 24, 2014
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Commissioner David Porter Hosts Third NGV Workshop in Laredo
April 17, 2014
Workshop Focuses on How to Save Money and Grow Market for Natural Gas Read More...
Commissioner Christi Craddick Applauds Success of Railroad Commission Recycling Measures on One Year Anniversary of Rule Amendments
April 15, 2014
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Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Congratulates AG’s Office on Successful Disposition in Court on Dos Republicas Mining Permit
March 31, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Says USFW Listing of Lesser Prairie Chicken Infringes on States’ Rights and Private Property Rights
March 28, 2014
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Railroad Commission Hires Seismologist
March 28, 2014
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Statement by Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter on Listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken as Threatened
March 28, 2014
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Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman expressed concern over U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (“USFW”) decision to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act
March 27, 2014
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RRC Production Statistics and Allowables for April 2014
March 27, 2014
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Texas Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics
March 27, 2014
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Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman expressed concern over U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (“USFW”) decision to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act
March 27, 2014
Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman expressed concern over U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (“USFW”) decision to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act Read More...
RRC Commissioner Porter: Expanding Natural Gas Use Means Good Jobs and Clean Air
March 12, 2014
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RRC Commissioner Porter: Expanding Natural Gas Use Means Good Jobs and Clean Air
March 12, 2014
Workshop Focuses on How to Save Money and Grow Market for Natural Gas Read More...
RRC Production
March 07, 2014
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman to Keynote IHS CERA Week 2014 Session with Daniel Yergin and The Honorable Diane McQueen
February 28, 2014
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Commissioner David Porter Hosts Workshop on Natural Gas Vehicles
February 26, 2014
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Chairman Smitherman Applauds Commencement of TransCanada’s Gulf Coast Pipeline Operations
February 26, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter Lauds Senator Cruz’s American Energy Renaissance Act
February 19, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter Lauds Senator Cruz’s American Energy Renaissance Act
February 19, 2014
AUSTIN- Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter is in Beaumont today to support U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s American Energy Renaissance Act, a critical measure in ensuring our nation’s oil and gas interests are responsibly developed and properly regulated. Read More...
Railroad Commissioner David Porter Meets with Top Energy Officials in Mexico
February 14, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter Meets with Top Energy Officials in Mexico
February 14, 2014
AUSTIN- Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter traveled to Mexico this week to meet with top officials to discuss energy policy as the country works to reform regulations governing the oil and gas industry. Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Comments on Occidental Petroleum Relocating Headquarters to Texas
February 14, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter Testifies in D.C. on EPA Overreach
February 05, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Tells NAPE “Education Is Key to World Energy Abundance”
February 05, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter Testifies in D.C. on EPA Overreach
February 05, 2014
AUSTIN - Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter will testify in front of Congress today on the egregious overreach of the federal government, specifically the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read More...
Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Comments on State Department Releasing Keystone XL Final Environmental Impact Statement
January 31, 2014
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter Unveils CNG Fueling Station
January 14, 2014
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Railroad Commission To Hire Seismologist
January 07, 2014
At Tuesday’s conference, Railroad Commissioner David Porter instructed Executive Director Milton Rister to proceed with hiring a seismologist. Read More...
Railroad Commissioner David Porter Hosts Town Hall Meeting
January 03, 2014
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