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Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for October 2017
Production for October 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 75,645,972 barrels of crude oil and 540,197,160 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,187 original drilling permits in November 2017 compared to 673 in November 2016 Read More...
RRC Assesses More than $11 Million in Fines in 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $11,077,280 in fines on 3,567 enforcement dockets involving the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety for calendar year 2017. These include:
EPA Commends RRC Underground Injection Control Program - RRC Completes Review of Aquifer Exemption Program
The Railroad Commission of Texas has been commended in a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency evaluation for its work protecting underground sources of drinking water. The recognition comes in EPA’s Fiscal Year 2016 End-of-Year evaluation of the RRC’s Underground Injection Control Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for September 2017
Production for September 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 69,238,482 barrels of crude oil and 519,180,463 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Talks Texas’ Role in U.S. Energy Dominance
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke today to regulators and members of the energy industry about the enormous energy opportunities Texas possesses at the Oil & Gas Environmental Conference in Houston. With a predictable regulatory environment, record production and increasing exports, Sitton said Texas is poised to fundamentally change how the world views energy.
Commissioner Ryan Sitton: Texas Oil, Gas Production Disrupting Global Energy Landscape, Requires New Mindset
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton examined the changing role of natural gas and its importance to global economies, and Texas’ role in America’s energy dominance in an article for the November/December issue of Drilling Contractor Magazine. Read More...
Today, Commissioner Wayne Christian (R – Texas) gave a keynote address at the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) Energy Summit and visited the Railroad Commission of Texas district office in Corpus Christi.
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,813,858 in fines involving 190 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for October 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 997 original drilling permits in October 2017 compared to 855 in October 2016 Read More...
RRC Commissioners Approve FY 2018-19 Well Plugging and Site Remediation Plans - RRC to Plug Up to 3,000 Orphan Wells During Biennium
All three Texas Railroad Commissioners today approved the Railroad Commission’s 2018-19 well plugging plan. Under this proposal, the Commission plans to plug up to 3,000 abandoned wells over the biennium. The estimate cost of the well plugging plan is $67 million, which will come from fees paid by oil and gas operators into the Oil & Gas Regulation & Cleanup Fund (OGRC) and the Texas Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF). No taxpayer dollars will be used to pay for well plugging Read More...
Christian Applauds Congressman Brady on Ending Electric Car Subsidies in Tax Bill
Today, Commissioner Wayne Christian (R – Texas) applauded Congressman Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, for including the elimination of the federal electric vehicle as part of the initial draft on tax-reform. The subsidy pays individuals – through a tax credit program implemented by the IRS – as much as $7,500 to purchase an electric Read More...
Commissioner Christian Encourages Congress to End Electric Vehicle Subsidies - Calls Subsidy an Attack on Energy Industry
Today, Commissioner Wayne Christian (R – Texas) sent a letter to the Texas delegation in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate encouraging them to end the federal subsidy for the purchase of zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) as Congress works on finalizing its tax-reform Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for August 2017
Production for August 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 75,178,929 barrels of crude oil and 583,794,409 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton: “Nations Around World Are Looking to Texas for Energy”
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton participated yesterday afternoon in a Texas power, industry and energy panel at the Texas #AE Industry Conference along with Richard Byrnes, the Chief Port Infrastructure Officer for Port of Houston Authority and Lance Spross, the Director of Engineering Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Talks Energy Opportunities at TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
THE WOODLANDS — Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today spoke to members of the energy industry, elected officials and academics at the Texas Oil and Gas Association’s Lone Star Energy Forum. The conference explored the growing demand for Texas energy in world markets. Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Talks Energy, Economy, Entrepreneurship with Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today spoke with small business owners at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce “Celebrating Business Leaders with a Purpose: Shaping Montgomery’s Tomorrow” luncheon. Read More...
Commissioner Christian Visits Midland/Odessa
Today, Commissioner Wayne Christian (R –Texas) wrapped up a three-day trip to Midland/Odessa, where he visited with local Railroad Commission staff; checked out the Fasken Oil & Ranch water recycling operations; and toured the Odessa College Electronic Technology Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Oct. 10 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $171,512 in fines involving 115 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference last week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Hosts Harvey Disaster Recovery Tour for Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton hosted a tour for Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon of Tejas Tubular, an oilfield equipment company, which applied for SBA disaster relief assistance after suffering damage from Hurricane Harvey. The tour gave SBA Administrator McMahon a firsthand look at how her agency’s disaster relief programs help small businesses rebuild. Administrator McMahon is committed to ensuring businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey have all the resources they need to continue powering Houston’s economic engine — the energy Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for September 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 903 original drilling permits in September 2017 compared to 746 in September 2016 Read More...
In honor of National Energy Awareness Month, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton will travel around the state throughout October educating community and oil and gas groups about the enormous impact of energy on our everyday lives, the importance of an all-of-the-above energy strategy, and the path forward to Texas’ Read More...
Texas Energy Companies Win Top National Environmental Stewardship Award - Pioneer and Fasken Recognized for Water Conservation Efforts
AUSTIN – The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) today announced the winners of its 2017 Chairman’s Stewardship Awards, honoring two Texas energy companies for success in water conservation efforts. Both companies were nominated in their respective categories by the Railroad Commission Read More...
Today, Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian kicked off “Energy Awareness Month” at the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In September 1991, President George H.W. Bush declared October National Energy Awareness Month, encouraging government and organizations to raise awareness of the importance regarding sustainably managing the nation’s energy Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $668,370 in fines involving 269 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference last week Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Addresses TPPF Liberty Leadership Council
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today spoke with the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s young professionals group Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian recently hosted an education and workforce development summit, bringing together members of industry, academia and government to make sure we are preparing the workforce of tomorrow, today, to power the energy sector Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for July 2017
Production for July 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 75,312,470 barrels of crude oil and 534,777,620 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today talked with members of the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs — a nonprofit professional development organization for those in the energy industry — about the far-reaching impact of Texas’ natural resources.
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today gave the keynote address at the Gulf Coast Industry Forum, which brought together Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Senator Ted Cruz, Congressmen Pete Olson and Randy Weber, and hundreds of professionals to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the energy industry.
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Discusses Texas-Mexico Opportunities at Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today met with Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos, local government officials, academics, and members of the private sector to discuss the importance of Mexico’s energy sector reforms and potential opportunities for Texas-Mexico trade.
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,125 original drilling permits in August 2017 compared to 660 in August 2016 Read More...
As Texans begin to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, it is an important time to remind the public they must call 811 before digging and follow safe practices to help prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages. Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton’s Statement Regarding the Status of Texas’ Gasoline Supply in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey Panic Buying
Today Commissioner Ryan Sitton released the following statement regarding the status of Texas' gasoline supply in the wake of Hurricane Harvey panic buying: Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for June 2017
Production for June 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 75,254,080 barrels of crude oil and 591,408,525 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Tells Industry Council on the Environment, “Technology, Not Regulations, to Thank for U.S. Reduced Emissions”
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton addressed the role of technology in the energy industry and its impact on U.S. emissions at the Industry Council on the Environment (ICE) luncheon today in Read More...
Notice to Operators: Tropical Depression Harvey
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Depression Harvey in the western Gulf of Mexico. Landfall is forecast later this week along the Texas Gulf Coast, with possible severe weather impacting the entire Texas Coast and areas Read More...
Commissioner Christian Tours East Texas RRC Operations
Commissioner Wayne Christian (R – Texas) today toured oil and gas cleanup sites in East Texas while visiting the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) district office in Kilgore. During his visit, Christian emphasized the important work done at the district level to ensure the responsible production of oil and
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Recognizes Impact of Mexico on Texas’ Energy Economy
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton discussed the importance of Mexico to the success of the Texas energy economy during a panel hosted by the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM) on Aug. 21. Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Says Offshore Energy Development is Key to Global Energy Dominance
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton stressed the importance of energy exploration, leasing and development in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Announces Letter of Support for Ship Channel Improvement Project
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton announced his letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project at a press conference on Aug. 16 Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Aug. 15 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $949,983 in fines involving 323 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for July 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,011 original drilling permits in July 2017 compared to 631 in July 2016 Read More...
Commissioner Christian Applauds Senate On Confirming FERC Nominees Before Deadline
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded the U.S. Senate for confirming FERC nominees, Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson, before the Senate adjourned for its August recess. Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Aug. 1 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $531,291 in fines involving 345 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
RRC Increases Public Access to Legal Hearings Process - Commission Streamlines Administrative Hearings Rules
The Railroad Commission today approved updated procedures for its administrative hearings process. The changes make it easier for anyone, including members of the public representing themselves, to prepare for and participate in hearings. The rule changes become effective Read More...
Commissioner Christian Encourages U.S. Senate to Confirm FERC Nominees
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian today sent a letter to U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz expressing the importance of confirming Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) nominees, Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson, before the Senate adjourns Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for May 2017
Production for May 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 76,381,908 barrels of crude oil and 560,452,280 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for June 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,305 original drilling permits in June 2017 compared to 656 in June 2016 Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for April 2017
Production for April 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 78,389,597 barrels of crude oil and 605,379,703 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Smart IT Solution Reaps Benefits for Agency, Industry
A new well log electronic filing system has reduced the burden on operators and saved both the industry and Railroad Commission thousands of dollars and man-hours in its first six months of use. The system was created as a solution to the cumbersome and outdated print system previously used, which required operators to print hundreds of pages – that they already had in electronic format – and mail them to the Railroad Commission for imaging and processing. Prior to development of this system, the Commission did not have a way to accept the information Read More...
ICYMI: Commissioner Christian Profiled in Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s Spring/Summer 2017 magazine
Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian is profiled in the Spring/Summer 2017 edition of Upstream Texas, a magazine of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association. The profile highlights Commissioner Christian’s goals as commissioner, and his assessment of the RRC since taking office in January Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for May 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,021 original drilling permits in May 2017 compared to 606 in May 2016 Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ June 6 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $484,353 in fines involving 221 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Commissioner Christian Applauds President Trump for Removing U.S. from Paris Climate Accords
Today, Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian (R – Texas) applauded President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords.
EXITING EUROPEAN CLIMATE ACCORD IS GOOD FOR TEXAS - By Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian
Today, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, clearly demonstrating his commitment to putting America first and prioritizing jobs for middle-class Americans.
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $311,914 in fines involving 168 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton Discusses Innovative Disruption in Energy
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton met with 100 senior level oil and gas executives in Houston yesterday for An Energy Evening hosted by KCA, a business consultancy serving energy, technology and legal Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for March 2017
Production for March 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 77,262,815 barrels of crude oil and 608,006,175 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton Talks Opportunity in the Permian Basin
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today spoke with students, operators and technology experts who gathered for the 2017 Technology Forum hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas Institute. The Institute — a non-profit formed by University of Texas and Texas A&M University — is focused on improving the value of university lands through education, engineering and Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ May 10 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $314,681 in fines involving 134 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush Host Fitness Class Highlighting Global Employee Health & Fitness Month - Commissioners taught a free exercise class for state government employees in collaboration with the American Heart Association
Commissioners George P. Bush and Ryan Sitton teamed up to today to advocate for employee health and wellness by teaching a free exercise class on the Capitol lawn. The event, hosted in collaboration with the American Heart Association, highlighted Global Employee Health & Fitness Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for April 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 909 original drilling permits in April 2017 compared to 683 in April 2016 Read More...
States Will Lead the Next Energy Revolution - by Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian
Texas is on the verge of a new energy revolution. Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ April 25 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $860,851 in fines involving 293 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for February 2017
Production for February 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 70,332,051 barrels of crude oil and 527,710,713 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
Texans are now able to join Commissioner Ryan Sitton and San Antonio District Director Travis Baer on a 360-degree virtual reality tour of an interactive walk through a drilling rig. The educational tool debuted at Earth Day Texas on April 21 Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Sitton Earth Day Upcoming Events & Op-Ed
Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton will join thousands of Texans at Earth Day Texas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 where he will participate in a town hall and answer questions about the oil and gas industry in Texas. As a regulator of oil and gas and an environmentalist, Commissioner Sitton looks forward to engaging with the public regarding important energy issues and encourages them to bring Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expressing concerns regarding a proposal that would modify longstanding interpretations of rules for vessels transporting specialized equipment used by the offshore oil and gas industry. CBP’s flawed proposal has excluded important stakeholders
ICYMI: Commissioner Christian Participates in Opening of Historic Carbon Capture Plant - World’s Largest CO2 Capture Plant; Recycles CO2 for Enhanced Oil Production, Environmental Protection
Last week, Commissioner Wayne Christian attended the official opening of the world’s largest carbon capture facility, participating in the valve opening ceremony with Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Governor Greg Abbott, Congressman Pete Olson and Japanese General Consul Read More...
Commissioner Christian Appointed to Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) by Governor Greg Abbott
Today, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian to serve as the Official Representative of Texas to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). Read More...
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,310 original drilling permits in March 2017 compared to 511 in March 2016 Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ April 4 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $459,081 in fines involving 207 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
"For Railroad Commission, Earth Day is Every Day" - By Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton
Earth Day is April 22nd this year, and I can’t wait to once again join tens of thousands of my fellow Texans at the largest Earth Day celebration in the world, in Dallas. You might find it odd that a Conservative Republican would be excited about one of the largest green events in the world, but I am a huge environmentalist. Most Republicans care deeply about our air, water and environmental quality, but many people don’t know that. Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton discussed the importance of developing a vision for the future of energy policy yesterday at a Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by the American Association of Drilling Engineers University of Texas Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for January 2017
Production for January 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is 75,331,644 barrels of crude oil and 608,396,818 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ March 21 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $697,568 in fines involving 224 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for February 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 991 original drilling permits in February 2017 compared to 573 in February 2016 Read More...
Statement by Commissioner Christian on EPA Withdrawal of Information Request
Commissioner Wayne Christian today released the following statement regarding Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) withdrawal of its information request for the oil and gas industry to provide information on equipment and emissions at existing oil and gas operations: Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Feb. 28 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $516,325 in fines involving 175 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for December 2016
Production for December 2016 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 74,254,312 barrels of crude oil and 566,772,368 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Feb. 14 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $319,320 in fines involving 225 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Railroad Commission Enhances Oil & Gas Enforcement Data - Updates Definition of Major Violation
As part of its ongoing mission to increase transparency, the Railroad Commission of Texas is adding quarterly oil and gas enforcement data to the agency’s website. The additions are part of the RRC’s continued commitment to informing Texans about the agency’s actions to protect public safety and the Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for January 2017
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 956 original drilling permits in January 2017 compared to 510 in January 2016 Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Sitton Keynotes API Inspection Summit
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today spoke to inspection professionals at the American Petroleum Institute (API) Inspection Summit hosted at the Galveston Island Convention Center. The first engineer to serve on the Railroad Commission in 50 years, Sitton discussed “Equipment Integrity, Reliability and the Future of Read More...
Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian Discusses Importance of Coal to Texas Energy Supply
Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian this week toured Luminant Mining Co., LLC.’s Three Oaks Mine and Alcoa Inc.’s Sandow mine reclamation area in Bastrop, Lee and Milam counties. This was Commissioner Christian’s first site visit since taking office Read More...
RRC Enforcement Actions Taken at Commissioners’ Jan. 24 Conference
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $2,034,955 in fines involving 520 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference earlier this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for November 2016
Production for November 2016 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is 72,322,284 barrels of crude oil and 571,259,135 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells Read More...
WAYNE CHRISTIAN JOINS COALITION DEMANDING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF REGULATIONS
Today, Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian added his name to a coalition of elected officials supporting the passage of a Regulation Freedom Amendment. This would require Congress to approve any major new federal regulations by a majority vote in both chambers if a quarter of the members give the president a written declaration Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for December 2016
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,009 original drilling permits in December 2016 compared to 727 in December 2015 Read More...
WAYNE CHRISTIAN SWORN-IN AS TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
Today, Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian took his oath of office with more than 250 of his closest friends, family and supporters in attendance. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz administered the oath of office, while Attorney General Ken Paxton, Sen. Bryan Hughes, Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Phil King gave Read More...
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today issued a statement regarding the court decision in a civil complaint filed against the EPA: Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-842, which was filed on May 4, 2016. The court decision, announced Dec. 28, directs the EPA to review and update its regulations on oil and gas waste Read More...
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