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California's high-speed rail project has turned into a $128 billion nightmare, and somehow officials are still acting like everything's going according to plan. What was supposed to be completed in 2020 hasn't even finished a single mile of track—not one mile—after burning through $6.9 billion in taxpayer money.In this video, we break down the federal Railroad Commission report that exposes this train to nowhere for what it really is: a colossal boondoggle with no viable path forward. The project has exploded from $30 billion to $128 billion—a mind-boggling $100 billion overrun—while creating nothing but excuses and bureaucratic finger-pointing. The Biden administration allocated $4 billion more, but even that's on the chopping block as the new Transportation Secretary demands accountability.How does a government project balloon by over 300% with zero miles of completed track? What happens when California inevitably comes begging for more taxpayer money? This is exactly the kind of government waste that drives hardworking taxpayers crazy. Hit subscribe if you're tired of watching your money disappear into these bureaucratic black holes, and let me know in the comments what you think should happen to this project.

Wayne Christian is a politician and financial planner who has served as a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Christian formerly served in the Texas House of Representatives for the 9th district, which included Jasper, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby counties in East Texas.

Oil and gas companies are a big part of Houston and Texas, but who's going to pay for the growing cost to clean up abandoned oil wells? We're watching that. Plus, what's in and what's out for 2025 in H-Town? Host Raheel Ramzanlali and executive producer Laura Isensee team up to break down those stories. And you won't believe today's Only in H-Town, where rats are eating up thousands of pounds of marijuana in storage at the Houston Police Department. Stories we talked about on today's show:  The Railroad Commission's $100M request poses a potential challenge for Texas taxpayers The Forgotten Consequences of the Texas Oil Boom Houston's 2025 crawfish season looks promising, according to caterers, experts Music Legends and Rising Stars Collide: The 2025 RODEOHOUSTON® Unveils Epic Entertainment Lineup Houston drivers spent almost 50 hours in rush hour traffic last year What development zones are – and how Houston uses them to drive growth America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it 'The rats are the only ones enjoying it' | Houston to clear outdated police evidence Learn more about the sponsors of this January 14th episode here: Holocaust Museum Houston Museum of Fine Arts Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Failure to properly mark the underground pipeline” is to blame for the July 16 gas explosion in Floresville, says the official report from The Texas Railroad Commission. The report, dated Nov. 15, reveals exactly what led to the gas explosion, from gas leak to the explosion which destroyed one H Street home and severely damaged several others. (See “Floresville officials continue investigation into gas explosion,” July 24 Wilson County News). According to the investigation: •11:30 a.m. — A third-party contractor was performing excavation to install telecommunications for Rise Broadband when a CenterPoint Energy gas pipeline was punctured. •11:45 a.m. —...Article Link

The Texas Railroad Commission says “failure to properly mark the underground pipeline” is to blame for the July 16 gas explosion that damaged homes in Floresville.   The Railroad Commission's report, dated Nov. 15, reveals what led to the gas explosion, which destroyed one H Street home and severely damaged several others.  According to the report, a third-party contractor was performing excavation to install telecommunications for Rise Broadband, when a CenterPoint Energy gas distribution pipeline was punctured. The report indicates that the operator's line locator failed to mark the underground pipeline accurately. Floresville City Manager Andy Joslin advised that the...Article Link

Brian Phillips and Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian discuss the role of the Railroad Commission, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Texas energy grid, and ESG.3:18 Commissioner Christian's thoughts on the election results and what's to come7:14 Efficient Energy Creating and Usage8:21 What will it be like in having a partner in energy policy in Washington, D.C instead of a foe?11:38 What is the Railroad Commission's approach to both encouraging energy development and making sure Texas' consumers are protected?13:14 What is the role of the Texas Railroad Commission?14:53 What efforts are made in educating the public about energy creating and efficiency?17:35 Green New Deal, Inflation Reduction Act and other farces that mean the same thing24:41 Lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri in 2021 aka “Snowmaggedon”29:32 What is the Texas Reliable Energy Caucus?33:21 ESG - What is it and what threats does it impose?36:46 The Federal Energy Super Team that President Elect Trump is assembling 38:25 In what ways does the Railroad Commission protect the water supply for Texans?

Katherine Culbert is the Democratic nominee for Texas Railroad Commission, challenging longtime incumbent Christi Craddick. Culbert has dedicated her life to the study of mitigating risk - and she sees a direct link between the massive donations made by companies like Houston's Centerpoint to Republican officials, including those on the Railroad Commission, and lax oversight which likely led to vulnerabilities in Houston's power grid - resulting in almost two dozen deaths as a relatively weak Hurrican Beryl knocked the city for a loop. Join us for a closer look at how profits, not people, dictate what happens at all levels of the Texas energy sector, and to learn how YOUR vote could be a catalyst for change. Learn more about Katherine Culbert and her campaign at https://www.katherine4texas.com/. Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs are joined by Diamondback Energy Senior Vice President of Completions Hunter Landers and Vice President of Production Nathan Luoma for an overview of the upstream process, also known as exploration and production, through which oil and natural gas is found and extracted from the ground. Also in this episode, this discussion highlights the use of fracking in oil and natural gas extraction, as well as the processes in place to ensure safety and groundwater protection.--TXOGA: LNG Exports Have Had No Impact on Domestic Energy Costs, TXOGA Economic Analysis FindsTXOGA: TXOGA Talks, Episode 3: The Four P'sDiamondback Energy: Overview of Diamondback OperationsTexans for Natural Gas: Fracking 101Texas Monthly: George Mitchell was a Texas A&M graduate who was known as the “pioneer of shale”. Mitchell is credited with pioneering the economic extraction of shale gas using the fracking technique.Railroad Commission of Texas: Hydraulic fracturing has been an environmentally safe process for more than 60 years in Texas. The Railroad Commission has a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure usable quality groundwater is protected. Commission records do not indicate a single documented groundwater contamination case associated with the process of hydraulic fracturing in Texas.Railroad Commission of Texas: Information and Statistics on the Permian BasinEnergy Information Administration: Drilling Productivity Report: Petroleum & Other Liquids

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Votebeat broke one of the strangest stories I have read in a while last week that was then picked up by other Texas outlets. “Texas counties surprise surcharge from voter registration software vendor.”Counties should not be late on their payments but why did the firm not shakedown clients in other states too? And more importantly, why has is the Texas Secretary of State's system been allowed to be so bad since an audit pointed out such way back in 2007?There is room for much criticism on this issue. The failed state system is making taxpayers pay twice for the same, or similar, service!Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil and gas rig count increased by 7 in Texas last week. And, the Railroad Commission reports that 2023 was another record-breaking year for Texas oil and gas production.Two Denton ISD elementary school principals indicted for illegal electioneering. About time!Some conservative Texas House legislators have proposed a new “Contract with Texas” and the Lefty Texas Tribune characterizes such as: “House Republicans issue demands for next Texas speaker.”Attorney General Paxton sues Harris County over its new “guaranteed income” welfare scheme.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Petroleum Engineer Bill Burch, a Texas Railroad Commissioner Candidate, exposes the lax oil sector regulation poisoning our groundwater, ranch land, farmland, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message

I know I have been absent for a while, but this was just too important of a conversation to have not to make time for it. I hope you learn something, and not just anxiety inducing stuff, but something to be hopeful for. You'll likely recall our recent brush with seismic activity - that should be our wake up call. That's the message candidate and guest Bill Burch is arguing, and you'll be glad someone with this much industry knowledge and experience is ready to push us onto a better path. Check out the convo and then check out more info on Bill below.Want to learn more about Bill?Website:https://burch4trrc.com/Want to reach me?Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.comFB/IG/Threads: @theelpasobeat

How much does the Boeing financial shenanigans do with their barrage of malfunctions? Basal capitalism? Bill Burch exposes the time bomb that is the million+ wells in Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message

EPA Finalizes New Methane Rule That Will Cut Oil and Gas Pollution in Texas  Washington, DC – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized critical Clean Air Act protections against methane and other harmful pollution from the oil and gas industry. These safeguards—which include first-ever standards for existing equipment while also strengthening standards for new equipment—are the culmination of years of advocacy by Sierra Club and its allies.  Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that has more than 80 times the climate-warming power of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, driving approximately one-third of the planet's warming to date. Each year, the U.S. oil and gas sector emits 16 million metric tons of methane as well as other damaging pollutants that cause smog and soot and air toxins like benzene and formaldehyde, which cause cancer. No state produces more oil and gas than Texas, which released more than 564 billion cubic feet of methane in 2019 alone. A recent satellite analysis of the Permian Basin found that Texas emitted twice as much methane as the gas industry in New Mexico, which has state-level pollution regulations. Unfortunately, neither the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas production, nor the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality have enacted rules or standards to lower these emissions. Thus, the federal rule could have more impact on Texas than any other state, and Texas organizations are celebrating with cautious optimism.   “We know that Texas state agencies have ignored the problem of methane from the oil and gas industry for decades, and we expect Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton will spend taxpayer money to challenge this rule that would only be beneficial for the state,” said Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter's Conservation Director Cyrus Reed. “The finalization of the EPA's methane rule can make a real difference for frontline communities in Texas facing pollution, and for our climate, and we appreciate the efforts of the Biden Administration to finally require the oil and gas industry to deal with this massive air pollution. We will legally fight any attempt to roll back this important rule and insist that the state of Texas implement it as soon as possible.” “Texas' oil and gas oversight agency, the Railroad Commission of Texas, has no clear process for rejecting venting and flaring requests,” said Commission Shift Executive Director Virginia Palacios. “It's clear that preventing waste and protecting public health are far from being held as priorities by the RRC, whose commissioners receive more than two-thirds of their campaign contributions from the same companies they grant flaring permits to. That's why we need strong federal rules to implement common-sense boundaries that will prevent air pollution and create jobs in Texas.”  "As we celebrate this milestone, we remain vigilant against potential challenges and will continue to advocate for even stronger measures to safeguard our climate, health, and environmental justice,” said Sheila Serna, climate science and policy director for the Rio Grande International Study Center. “Together, we must ensure the proper implementation and enforcement of these standards in Texas for the well-being of our communities and the preservation of our planet." According to EPA's analysis, the final standards are projected to avoid 58 million tons of methane emissions nationwide by 2038, as well as 16 million tons of volatile organic compounds and 590,000 tons of air toxins. These reductions will come from requirements for: Strengthened leak detection.Repair of all wells regardless of size or operation status and up until they are permanently plugged in.Installation of non-polluting pneumatic equipment.A phased-in prohibition on routine flaring of gas at new wells.Program to leverage third-party monitoring data to identify and stop large emission events.During a robust comment period at the start of this year, a broad coalition of supporters of the methane rule submitted over 400,000 comments – more than 16,000 of which came from Sierra Club members and volunteers – urging EPA to finalize and implement the strongest possible protections for health and welfare. Now, Sierra Club and coalition partners will work to defend the rule against attacks from fossil fuel interests and their political allies, as well as to ensure that the final standards are properly implemented and enforced to protect communities from the impacts of oil and gas pollution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Texas schoolbooks are raising concerns about the long-term implications for attitudes about climate change. The state-appointed board now running Houston’s independent school district is dealing with more than what’s happening in the classroom, but also struggling to regain trust. Apple weighs in on a push to give consumers the right to repair their gadgets. […] The post Why is Texas' Railroad Commission wading into school textbook policy? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The ousting of U.S. House Speaker McCarthy is being compared to dissatisfaction in the Texas House with Speaker Phelan. While some small things are similar, it is a very different situation. I'll discuss what's happened and why critics on all sides have legitimate arguments. GOP's ‘Anti-Establishment' Racket: All Complaints, No Accomplishments McCarthy's defeat is a victory for despotism Stopgap Passage Results In Vacating McCarthy's Speakership Kilmeade grills Burchett if he feels ‘good' about voting to oust McCarthy as speaker Steve Scalise Announces Run For Speaker Of The House Jim Jordan makes bid for House speaker Texas' Troy Nehls Will Nominate Donald Trump for Speaker of the House First Move By Interim Speaker Patrick McHenry Is To Evict Nancy Pelosi From ‘Hideaway' Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Christi Craddick to run for re-election to Railroad Commission.HD77: El Paso city Rep. Alexsandra Annello joins those running for Texas House District 77.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Operators of oil and gas wells in Wilson and Atascosa counties are among 125 facing enforcement action by the Railroad Commission of Texas. The Railroad Commission assessed ,335,764 in fines Aug. 29 against well operators and businesses. A total of 49 dockets involved 4,278 in penalties after operators failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings. Master Default Orders have been issued for: •Dominion Production Co. LLC, for two wells in Wilson County — one in the Visto (Austin) Field, and another in the Marcelina Creek (Austin Chalk) Field; the operator is ordered to plug the wells, place the lease into...Article Link

This week Mark and Paige cover: The DOE Is Betting Big On A Geothermal Game-Changer In Utah https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Geothermal-Energy/The-DOE-Is-Betting-Big-On-A-Geothermal-Game-Changer-In-Utah.html Russia Expands Oil Exports To China Via Arctic https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russia-Expands-Oil-Exports-To-China-Via-Arctic.html Shell And BP's Green Commitments Questioned In Greenpeace Report https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shell-And-BPs-Green-Commitments-Questioned-In-Greenpeace-Report.html BRICS Expansion Could Reshape Global Energy Markets https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/International/BRICS-Expansion-Could-Reshape-Global-Energy-Markets.html Offshore Oil Workers Fall Ill as Heat Sears USA Gulf Coast https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/offshore_oil_workers_fall_ill_as_heat_sears_usa_gulf_coast-23-aug-2023-173743-article/ UK Charges Former OPEC President With Bribery https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/uk_charges_former_opec_president_with_bribery-22-aug-2023-173740-article/ Cheiron Hits Oil in the Gulf of Suez https://www.rigzone.com/news/cheiron_hits_oil_in_the_gulf_of_suez-23-aug-2023-173754-article/ Beach Energy Makes Gas Discovery in Australia https://www.rigzone.com/news/beach_energy_makes_gas_discovery_in_australia-23-aug-2023-173745-article/ Prairie Reports $2.4B Possible Reserves in Colorado https://www.rigzone.com/news/prairie_reports_24b_possible_reserves_in_colorado-22-aug-2023-173736-article/ Biden Tightens Offshore Rig Safety Rules Rolled Back By Trump https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Biden-Tightens-Offshore-Rig-Safety-Rules-Rolled-Back-By-Trump.html Energy impacts of Gulf of Mexico hurricanes quantified https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/hse/energy-impacts-of-gulf-of-mexico-hurricanes-quantified/ API condemns new recommended restrictions on offshore energy production https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/api-condemns-new-recommended-restrictions-on-offshore-energy/ TC Energy shares sink on plans to spin off oil pipeline business https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/pipelines/tc-energy-shares-sink-on-plans-to-spin-off-oil-pipeline-business/ Railroad Commission of Texas: Biden's plan for offshore wind farms in GOM threatens energy security https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/8/16/railroad-commission-of-texas-biden-s-plan-for-offshore-wind-farms-in-gom-threatens-energy-security/ Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Enjoying the show? Leave me a review here Don't forget to ask a question for our next First Friday Q&A. You ask the questions and we answer them. Have a question? Click here to ask.     The Weekly Rig Count by Baker Hughes https://rigcount.bakerhughes.com/rig-count-overview  More from OGGN ...PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company PageGet notified about industry events   Paige Wilson LinkedInMark LaCour Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

In the first Republican debate of the new presidential election season, an issue top of mind for Texans – border policy – takes center stage. The Texas Department of Transportation is giving a final green light to a highway expansion in downtown Austin that would add at least four lanes and get rid of the […] The post Railroad Commission approves South Texas coal mine expansion appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Enjoying the show? Leave me a review here Don't forget to ask a question for our next First Friday Q&A. You ask the questions and we answer them. Have a question? Click here to ask. This week Mark and Paige cover    News articles Biden Administration Looks To Add 12 Million Barrels To The SPR This Year https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Biden-Administration-Looks-To-Add-12-Million-Barrels-To-The-SPR-This-Year.html New Funding to Support BSEE Decom Contracts in Gulf of Mexico https://www.rigzone.com/news/new_funding_to_support_bsee_decom_contracts_in_gulf_of_mexico-14-jun-2023-173063-article/ Drunk Russian Captain Crashes Oil Tanker https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Drunk-Russian-Captain-Crashes-Oil-Tanker.html Dam Rupture Poses No Threat to Ukraine's Nuclear Plant, IAEA Reports https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Dam-Rupture-Poses-No-Threat-to-Ukraines-Nuclear-Plant-IAEA-Reports.html Exxon CEO Warns Overemphasis On Renewables Could Backfire https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Exxon-CEO-Warns-Overemphasis-On-Renewables-Could-Backfire.html Indian Refiner Drops Expansion Plan To Focus On Petrochemicals https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Indian-Refiner-Drops-Expansion-Plan-To-Focus-On-Petrochemicals.html U.S. Sanctions Iranian And Chinese Companies Over Ballistic Missiles https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Sanctions-Iranian-And-Chinese-Companies-Over-Ballistic-Missiles.html UK Government Announces New Oil and Gas Tax Changes https://www.rigzone.com/news/uk_government_announces_new_oil_and_gas_tax_changes-12-jun-2023-173025-article/ Railroad Commission of Texas: Biden administration attempts to "shut down" U.S. oil, gas industry with Railway Safety Act https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/6/8/railroad-commission-of-texas-biden-administration-attempts-to-shut-down-u-s-oil-gas-industry-with-railway-safety-act/ Offshore rig prices climb amidst deepwater drilling boom https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/6/12/offshore-rig-prices-climb-amidst-deepwater-drilling-boom/ U.S. EPA seeks short-term delay to biofuel blending mandate final rule https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/us-epa-seeks-short-term-delay-to-biofuel-blending-mandate/ Global oil demand to peak before the end of the decade as energy transition gathers pace, IEA says https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/14/iea-global-oil-demand-to-peak-before-the-end-of-the-decade.html The Weekly Rig Count by Baker Hughes https://rigcount.bakerhughes.com/rig-count-overview  More from OGGN ...PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company PageGet notified about industry events     Paige Wilson LinkedInMark LaCour Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

It's taken some time, but a couple in Idaho — and the Texas Farm Bureau and Railroad Commission, among others — are celebrating, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling May 25. The Idaho couple, Mike and Chantell Sackett, can now build a home on land they purchased in Idaho. They'd been prevented from using their own land by a rule under the Clean Water Act. Dubbed “WOTUS” — for Waters of the U.S. — the rule gave the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wide latitude in control over waterways, bodies of water, and wetlands across the country, due...Article Link

Texas Water Journal and Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Todd Votteler, talks with Jeremy Mazur, Senior Policy Advisor for Texas 2036, about water policy priorities in Texas. Mazur directs Texas 2036's work in the area of natural resources, which includes water, oil and gas, and energy.  Since joining Texas 2036 in September 2021, Mazur has played a leading role in Texas 2036's energy expansion project, charting an energy future that includes cleaner oil and gas and renewable sources of energy.  Mazur also directs research and policy development in water.  His current projects include a study on water markets, developing a strategic implementation plan for recent federal water legislation, and improving the state's infrastructure and resilience to extreme weather. Drawing on over 20 years of experience working in the Texas legislature and critical state agencies, Mazur works directly with state and legislative leaders on policy changes needed for Texas' energy and water future. Before coming to Texas 2036, his legislative career began in the late 20th century as a policy analyst with the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. From there, he served as a Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative Bill Callegari and as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Texas State Senator Van Taylor.  He also served as Director of Governmental Relations for two state agencies essential to Texas' future: the Texas Water Development Board and, more recently, the Railroad Commission, Texas' leading oil and gas, pipeline safety, and surface mining regulator.

As lawmakers reconvene, prisoners statewide mount a hunger strike to protest state policies on solitary confinement. We’ll have the latest. Also a little noticed ruling by a federal judge in Texas that could have sweeping implications for Title Ten: the only federal program aimed as providing family planning services regardless of age, income or immigration […]

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The real big story on Atmos Energy isn't Abbott calling for an investigation. It's that without his prompting the Railroad Commission had already launched an investigation on Tuesday – that's something many longtime political watchers would never have bet would happen. The Texan had the best story on this.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Even Austin liberals love education choice and charter schools and data shows the charter schools benefit minorities most so, why do their Democrat politicians fight against all forms of public education choice?More pointing our Biden's border failures and hypocrisy.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

As if it wasn't enough that Texas has some of the best wind resource, best solar resource, and largest shale oil and gas deposits in the world, the Lone Star State also has a great geothermal resource. Unlike the others resources, though, geothermal is yet to be tapped. That's about to change.The Texas Geothermal Alliance launched last year and has grown to nearly 50 members including major oil and gas companies, power generators, and pure play geothermal companies.  On Episode 4 of the Texas Power Podcast, host Doug Lewin is joined by Barry Smitherman, TxGEA's chairman and president. Barry's not new to the energy world in Texas though. He's the only Texan to ever chair both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission (which regulates oil and gas). He literally has a unique perspective.Barry and Doug talked about geothermal and how perfectly suited it is to a state that has drilled—get this—one million wells. They also discussed the ongoing PUC market design debates and discussions which are reaching a sort of crescendo as the PUC drives toward a January 12 decision just two days after the Texas Legislature gavels in for their biennial regular session. If you like the Texas Power Podcast, please leave a rating and review!The Texas Power Podcast is a production of Renewable Energy World and Clarion Energy. Check out our podcast for the solar industry, Factor This!You can connect with Texas Power Podcast host Doug Lewin on Twitter and LinkedIn.  

Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief Dr. Todd Votteler talks with Sarah Stogner, founder of Stogner Legal, about groundwater contamination issues in the oil and gas industry. Stogner is not just another lawyer. She forced Railroad Commission incumbent Wayne Christian into a runoff, winning over 300,000 Republican primary votes. She splits her time between the Permian Basin and Houston, representing operators, service companies, and landowners navigating the quagmire of oil and gas risk allocation issues. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in International Trade and Finance in 2005 and a law degree in 2008.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: It is General Election Day 2022 and I'll tell you what races in Texas to look for tonight and in the morning beyond the statewide races. Will Texas Dems get hammered with a reversal of gains from 2018 in the Legislature or will they hang on to the numbers they have?Just how non-Texan and Leftwing is the Democratic statewide ticket? Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian's race demonstrates how radically anti-Texan the modern Dem Party is.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Hobbs, NM defies the Leftwing Santa Fe Democrats and corrupt Gov. Lujan Grisham to pass a Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance.Time is proving I was right on most everything associated with the Waco Twin Peaks shootings and the police and prosecution boondoggles associated with the event.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Jaime Andres Diez is fighting an uphill battle but it wouldn't be the first time he's come from nowhere to posing a legitimate political challenge, albeit this time on a much larger stage. The 26-year-old Libertarian candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission seat is battling against Republican incumbent Wayne Christian and upstart Democratic candidate Luke Warford. Diez is not necessarily a political neophyte, having taken second in a school board race in his native Brownsville. However the stakes are much different at the state level, he's running as a third party candidate and he's lacking in one major category compared to the other two in the race — Money. Diez isn't flinching and in today's episode discusses why he chose the Libertarian party, or perhaps why they chose him, his disenchantment with political groups that claim to help Hispanic candidates, his platform for Railroad Commission, fixing the state's renewable transmission problems and whether he has a viable shot at winning - or at the very least affecting the race. Learn more about Jaime Andres Diez.

With early voting numbers coming in lower than expected, leaders of both parties are looking for answers. Also a focus on one of the most consequential contests on the ballot when it comes to climate concerns, though with a name like The Railroad Commission, many may not realize it. And a new book documenting the […]

Want to support reporting on Texas politics that doesn't include the spin? Subscribe at https://thetexan.news/subscribe/ This week, senior reporter Brad Johnson interviewed Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian. They discussed the Texas oil and gas industry, the Biden administration's regulation of the industry, and his race for a second term on the commission.Enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe for similar interviews and The Texan's Weekly Roundup — a podcast released every Friday that brings you the latest news in Texas politics.

Warfield and Victoria, a father/daughter duo, discuss the Texas political scene with Jaime Diez, Libertarian Candidate for Texas Railroad Commission. What is the Railroad Commission? What is the Libertarian point-of-view on this position? Does Jaime offer real solutions, and will his youth impeded his ability to implement? All this and more, listen in! This Newsletter is Political is also available on OBBM Network Podcasts on Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/c-1971254Subscribe to their substack here: https://thisnewsletterispolitical.substack.com/Support the show

Chuck chats with Jaime about his conversion from being a Democrat to a Libertarian, why the hell he would want to Railroad Commission, and how we can save the energy business.We're bringing together the builders and innovators in energy in October 2022. Get your tickets for Fuze today: https://bit.ly/Fuze-CYNAJ

Critics are skeptical about whether the new rules by the Railroad Commission will prevent another catastrophe like the power grid disaster in February 2021.

Chuck chats all things Railroad Commission with the Democratic Nominee, Luke Warford. And, as stupid as it sounds, the Railroad Commission regulates the oil and gas business in Texas.We're bringing together the builders and innovators in energy in October 2022. Get your tickets for Fuze today: https://bit.ly/Fuze-CYNAJ

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Uber hypocrisy discovered in the campaign of take-her-top-off Sarah Stogner in the GOP runoff for Railroad Commission. While she's beat up Wayne Christian, whom I fully endorse for reelection, over taking campaign donations from interests with business that comes before the Commission, as they all do, Stogner's entire campaign appears to be backed by a "transgender" rancher with business before the Commission who has business before it as well. $2 million worth of funding!Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Grayson Quay writes: Here's to the Christian knuckle-draggers. Incidental to the main topic of the piece is this truthful (in context) and key line: "The purpose of nuance and dialogue is never to increase mutual understanding. It's to pull you further to the left."Poll shows astounding ignorance on Texas property taxes.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com 

Sarah Stogner is in a primary runoff against incumbent Wayne Christian for Railroad Commission of Texas. Sarah has been a oil and gas attorney for many years and is clearly passionate about winning the campaign! To learn more, visit her website here, and DEFINITELY follow her on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn TikTok Instagram ________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Choo choo! Lovett or Leave It: Live Or Else pulls into the station at Dallas's own The Factory in Deep Ellum. Railroad Commission candidate Luke Warford and producer Kendra James unpack the only thing more harrowing than energy companies coopting Texas Republicans: The Real Housewives of Dallas. Akilah Hughes gives all of us “Daddy Lessons” on Beyonce's best-of, and we share takes hotter than the Texas sun in July. Even the confused Lyle Lovett fans in the crowd had a great time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Governor Abbott should stop expensive to the taxpayer border security theater and, if spending our money, implement policies that measurably, effectively, and significantly slow illegal immigration into Texas. The idea that Abbott should be praised for doing things that bring political points but do not have an effect on actual illegal crossing into Texas is immoral and akin to the typical liberal demand on things “that we just do something” even if that something doesn't work.Today he's trying to claw his way out of his latest ill-advised truck safety inspection order that has slowed trade to a crawl further adding to inflation and the supply chain disruption that are harming Texans daily.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Finally a judge rules that Texas cannot give illegal aliens in-state tuition discounts while making lawful Americans from out of state pay much more.Railroad Commission member Wayne Christian talks about U.S. energy independence as well as how his GOP Primary Runoff opponent is a Lefty.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

This week on The Texan's “Weekly Roundup,” the team discusses Starbucks unionizing in Texas, a city revisiting a local ban on abortion after rejecting one in 2020, illegal immigration numbers in Biden's first year in office, the president of one of the world's largest financial companies addressing an accusation of divesting from fossil fuel businesses, controversy surrounding Title 42 and its potential end, public school funding adjustments, three Railroad Commission candidates speaking at an oil and gas convention, the Supreme Court siding with a Texas inmate on death row, lawmakers calling on the Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend clemency to the governor, and one primary runoff election heating up as May approaches. Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on next week's podcast.

This episode's guest is Tom Slocum. Tom is the Vice President of Trifecta Solutions where he has a focus on helping oil & gas operators with plug and abandonment, as well as a suite of other oilfield consulting services. Tom is also running for the open Texas Railroad Commissioner seat and has been campaigning the last few months. I met Tom through the club house app almost a year ago and always loved the passion that he would bring to his arguments. Regardless if you agree with his politics I have to respect a guy that is an advocate for his industry and willing to put himself out there for his cause.This episode is filled with discussions about Tom's views on Texas Energy policy and what he would bring to the table if he was elected to the Railroad Commission. We talk about the current issues that Texas is facing and ways to level the playing field between green energy and traditional energy sources. Hope you enjoy the show. Tom's Twitter: https://twitter.com/slocumfortexasTalk.Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkenergy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkEnergyPodcast

Troy Tittlemier and Kelly Maddox Sutter are co-hosting the event on February 17th, 2022 at the Bush Center in Midland, Texas. In-person and virtual tickets are available now. The current commissioner of the Railroad Commission is Wayne Christian, he just served 6 years and is running for a second 6-year term! There are several other new candidates and we're going to dive into each of their stories next week. But this episode is all about Kelly and what we know about this event at this point. For certain, this is one of the most important times in RRC history to vote the right person in.

Tom Slocum joins Jason Spiess regarding his recent announcement running for Railroad Commission of Texas in 2022.  Slocum explains why he is running for office and how he would approach the position in a modern way. Slocum talks about introducing Bitcoin to well sites, repealing the Flared Gas Tax, making [...]

An informative discussion with Thomas Slocum, Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner. One of the first questions is what is the Texas Railroad Commission, and why is it important? Thomas covers the importance of the Railroad Commission to the entire Energy sector in Texas and the United States. We cover his views on ESG, social, and key energy issues. This vote matters and I had a blast visiting with Thomas! Understanding who you vote for is important. Besides he has some really cool dogs that wanted to be in the interview.Visit his website here: https://slocumfortexas.com/

 The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Those ever “oh so broke” public school districts in Texas did it again! With enrollment down significantly, they hired more teachers and administrators to work than ever before – in the thousands! Read the detail here.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Vaccine mandates, Governor Abbott, and the Texas National Guard. Governor's new hotline to report employer vaccine mandates is: 800-939-6631.Work continues by the PUC and the Railroad Commission on ensuring a reliable power grid. PUC says only 13 generating sites out of 850 missed the December 1 winter readiness report deadline. Those 13 make up less than 1% of grid generating capacity. Also RRC inspectors have visited more than 2,550 facilities so far related to natural gas infrastructure.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Federal judge issues a nationwide stop to the Biden Administration's healthcare worker COVID vaccine mandate. Has your local heavy-fisted hospital management announced a stop to the mandate yet?Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Senator Larry Taylor to retire because state Rep. Mays Middleton is planning to run for the same senate seat. WaPo all bothered because of an unrelated Middleton running for Texas state representative. And more from the campaign stack.Texas Supreme court hears arguments over the “Save Chick-fil-A” law which is actually SB 1978 and protects all businesses from local government discrimination over their support for religious charities.Texas Railroad Commission makes it much tougher for natural gas providers to electric power plants to avoid weatherization action.Elon Musk shakes up Raptor rocket engine management.Trouble at South San Antonio ISD and Round Rock ISD.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Local health officials are on the lookout for Omicron COVID cases, though caution is tempered by early indications that it mostly causes only mild disease. Five people die in two separate shooting incidents in Taylor. The Railroad Commission of Texas removes an opt-out option from thousands of natural gas suppliers, requiring more of them to make winterization modifications - but not likely in time for this winter. Cedar fever season appears delayed - and possibly intensified - by unusually wet weather in October. The progressive political group Ground Game Texas will force a ballot vote seeking the decriminalization of marijuana and the outlawing of no-knock warrants in Austin. Census data indicates that, unexpectedly, housing production outpaced population increase in Austin between 2010 and 2020. Giving Tuesday: Mobile Loaves and Fishes gets over $36 million from the Dell Foundation, and Green Doors gets a share of a six-figure donation from Home Depot. The Barton Springs Bathhouse receives approval for renovations by the City's Design Commission. And Austin Monthly names its 25 Best Restaurants In Austin.

Railroad Commission of Texas Commissioner Wayne Christian was unanimously elected Chairman for a second time in a recent vote. The Chairman gives a brief overview and history of the Railroad Commission of Texas, including what areas of oversight they have. The prominence and strength of the Texas Railroad Commission is [...]

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Texas A&M student William Villalobos at NAPE about ESG an upcoming event with the Railroad Commission of Texas. Villalobos explains what ESG is from his background and whether the oil and gas industry should evolve towards this movement. Matt works for [...]

In this episode I interview my old friend Chrysta Casteneda, a well-known oil-and-gas litigator in Texas who ran for a position on Texas's powerful Railroad Commission in 2020.  She describes why the "lights went out" in Texas in February 2021 as several things went wrong at once, and examines whether we have done enough to protect ourselves against another epic failure of our electrical grid as the state continues to grow. 

Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas for May 2021 came from 163,777 oil wells and 85,606 gas wells. The Railroad Commission reports that from June 2020 to May 2021, total Texas reported production was 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil and 10.1 trillion cubic feet of total gas. Crude oil production reported by the Commission is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately. For additional oil and gas production statistics, including the ranking of each Texas county by crude oil, total gas, and...Article Link

In mid-February 2021, a not-as-rare-as-it-used-to-be winter storm swept across the country, causing massive power outages in the state of Texas with deadly consequences. In this episode, hear the highlights of the congressional investigation into the causes of the extended power outages. They were foreseeable, and in fact foreseen, and similar power outages can be prevented; the only question is whether they will be. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Click here to contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536 Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Recommended Podcast/YouTube Episodes 100 Days of Biden w/ David Dayen & Jennifer Briney Bad Faith Podcast with Briahna Joy Gray and Virgil Texas.  Articles/Documents Article: Report: Bulk of February power plant outages 'weather related' amid historic Texas freeze, By Bob Sechler, Austin American Statesman, April 6, 2021 Article: Why Texas was not prepared for Winter Storm Uri, By Kara Norton, PBS, March 25, 2021 Article: Texas power grid CEO Bill Magness getting fired in wake of deadly blackouts, CBS, March 4, 2021 Article: ERCOT CEO Refuses $800K Payout Following Firing, By Jaclyn Diaz, npr, March 5, 2021 Article: What’s behind $15,000 electricity bills in Texas?, By Seth Blumsack, The Conversation, February 24, 2021 Article: How Winter Storm Uri Impacted the United States, By Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, February 19, 2021 Transcript: ERCOT Update Press Conference on Texas Power Outages February 17, Rev, February 17, 2021 Article: Why the Texas power grid is struggling to cope with the extreme cold, By Umair Irfan, Vox, February 16, 2021 Article: Winter Storm Uri Spread Snow, Damaging Ice From Coast-to Coast, Including the Deep South (Recap), The Weather Channel, February 16, 2021 Article: Bitter cold deepens state's power crisis, By Marcy de Luna and Amanda Drane, Houston Chronicle, February 14, 2021 Article: Shellenberger’s Optimistic, Viral Take on Climate Future Challenged by Scientists He Cites, By Alex Kasprak, Snopes, August 4, 2020 Additional Resources Michael Shellenberger DeSmog Texas’ Energy Market and Power Grid 101, Electric Choice Campaign Finance Summary: John A Barrasso, opensecrets.org Sound Clip Sources Hearing: POWER STRUGGLE: EXAMINING THE 2021 TEXAS GRID FAILURE, House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, March 24, 2021 Watch on Youtube Witnesses: Sylvester Turner 2015 -: Mayor of Houston, TX 1989 - 2016: Member of the TX House of Representatives Bill Magness President and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of TX (ERCOT) Testified after being given notice that he would be getting fired at the beginning of May Christi Craddick Chairman of the Railroad Commission of TX Michael Shellenberger Founder and President of Environmental Progress Website: "He has helped save nuclear reactors around the world." James Robb President and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) The standard setting body for reliability associated with the electric power industry 1988 - 2002: Principal at McKinsey Transcript: 35:45 Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Recent trends show a transition away from coal and nuclear power plants designed to function as baseload capacity toward variable renewable energy sources with just in time natural gas backup. States like California that rely more on weather dependent renewables experienced energy failures on a regular basis. Indeed, California residents experienced blackouts on an ongoing annual basis as the state fails to manage summer electricity demand and wildfire risk. These events suggest that replacing nuclear plants with variable renewable energy sources could make energy grids less resilient. Policies that drive renewables at the expense of firm baseload put lives at risk. 49:09 Bill Magness: Let me give you a bit of background to explain ERCOT's role in the provision of electric power in Texas. We manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. That's about 90% of the state's electric load and about 75% of the landmass of Texas, ERCOT does not own power plants. We do not own poles and wires. We are the grid operator, like air traffic control for the grid. We're also the settlement agent for the market. We do the bookkeeping and billing, we don't participate in the financial side of our market. Our number one job is to see that supply and demand on the grid are in balance at all times. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 46,500 miles of transmission lines and over 680 generating units. It also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in the competitive areas in ERCOT. We're a membership based 501 c four nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. Our members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, and best droned electric utilities, transmission and distribution providers and municipally owned electric utilities. ERCOT's not a policymaking body. We implement the policies adopted by the Public Utility Commission and the Texas Legislature and we operate under reliability rules adopted by the North American Electric Reliability corporation or NERC. Generators produce power from a variety of sources in ERCOT such as gas, coal, wind, solar and nuclear. These are private and public entities subject to regulation by various state and federal agencies. Transmission and distribution providers own the wires and transport the power to consumers subject to their own sets of federal and state regulations. 24 hours a day, seven days a week ERCOT monitors the entirety of the system to make sure that when transmission lines go down, we can work around them. We talk to generators instructing them to bring load onto the system or to back it down as needed. We oversee the scheduling of maintenance and more. The work is done with one purpose to maintain the 60 hertz frequency that's needed to ensure the stability of the grid. There's a constant balancing act to manage the supply and demand to ensure a stable frequency. During the week of February 15, the Texas electric market experienced more demand than available supply. At its worst the storm took out 48.6% of the generation available to ERCOT to balance the grid. We always keep reserves, but when you lose nearly half your generation, you're going to have a problem. And supply quickly diminished the frequency of the grid dipped perilously low. Many generators stayed off for days and this led the system unable to serve that high demand. We use the last tool in our toolkit. Planned outages. Calling for load shed to manage the stability of the grid. This crisis required are caught using procedures established for emergencies like this to call on Transmission providers to use control load shedding to balance the system and prevent a devastating blackout for the entire grid. avoiding a complete blackout is critical. Were to occur, the Texas grid could be down for several days or weeks while the damage to the electrical grid was repaired and the power restored in a phased and highly controlled process. The cost of restoration of the system. The economic loss for Texas and the personal costs of the well being of Texas citizens would be unfathomable. as terrible as the consequences of the controlled outages in February were if we had not felt the blackout power could have been out for over 90% of Texans for weeks. The steps we took were difficult, but they had to be taken and when power was able to be fully restored. The Texas electric delivery system immediately returned to its pre emergency conditions. 57:36 Christi Craddick: As the storm sat over Texas wind, solar, coal, nuclear oil and natural gas all experienced challenges. Through numerous conversations with the oil and gas industry and operators, we learned of frozen roadways preventing crews from accessing the fields. But the number one problem we heard reported from operators was a lack of power at their production sites. As outages spread across the state operators were unable to keep their systems functioning as power was cut. Some operators did need to preemptively shut in their wells for safety and well integrity purposes prior to the storm, beginning as early as February 9. Starting on Tuesday, February 16, as it was safe to return to the oilfield, crews arrived to find that their facilities were experiencing electricity outages. The oil fields simply cannot run without power, making electricity the best winterization tool. 59:13 Christi Craddick: For just one moment, I'd like to highlight the overall success of our LDC's our local distribution companies. They are the companies that provide gas directly to residential customers. If you have a gas powered stove, fireplace, furnace heat, you're an LDC customer. As millions of homes lost electricity in Texas, only 2,153 LDC customers experienced service disruption. That means that 99.95% of all customers did not lose gas. 4.6 million households in Texas utilize natural gas in their homes representing about 13 million Texans and these families were able to continue to heat their homes. 1:11:19 Rep. Diana DeGette (CO): ERCOT has stated publicly that the recent extreme weather in Texas, 'caused many generating units across fuel types to trip offline and become unavailable.' Isn't it true that during the extreme weather event, natural gas, wind, coal, solar and even nuclear power were forced offline? Bill Magness: Yes, Chairman, we did see periods of time where each one of those types of generation flipped offline. Rep. Diana DeGette: And as devastating as this was, I guess a lot of people who are surprised because, Mayor, you were in the Texas legislature for more than 25 years. And you said in your written testimony, the magnitude, and also today, that magnitude of damages was foreseeable, and preventable. The Texas grid must be designed with the full appreciation that climate change is real and extreme weather events can occur with throughout the year. Is it your view that Texas ignored these warnings, and missed several opportunities to fortify the grid against the threat of extreme weather? Sylvester Turner: Madam chair? The answer is yes. I was in the legislature when the winter storm occurred in 2011. In fact, I found House Bill 1986. That's specifically what mandated the Public Utility Commission to have ERCOT have a sufficient reserve to prevent blackouts. That was in 2011. Rep. Diana DeGette: Mr. Rob, I understand that NERC has issued a series of recommendations in recent years warning about reliability risk to the Texas grid, including after this same storm that hit Texas in 2011. Now, I know nurse inquiry is ongoing, but based on the information you have, did Texas winterize its power infrastructure to the degree NERC had recommended after the 2011 storm? Jim Robb: Well, the inquiry will affirm this but evidence was just absolutely not. Rep. Diana DeGette: Absolutely not. 1:14:05 Sylvester Turner: I will tell you we're not just relying on generators. We had a number of generators go under in wastewater treatment facilities. When the grid failed, some of those generators didn't kick in. What we are doing now is looking at piloting micro grids that actually tie into the Texas grid. And they are always on, they never turn off. They're on 24 seven. And so we're looking at power utilizing that for our key infrastructure projects with it for city facilities as well as in low income communities in the city. 1:15:03 Jim Robb: But the key to integrating large amounts of renewable resources is the balancing resource that that picks up generation when the renewable resources can't perform because of weather conditions or what have you. And today, the only real resource we have that can do that would either be hydro, as was mentioned earlier, or natural gas. And natural gas of those fuels is the most easily transported to to where it's needed. So gas is the answer to making this transition work. 1:17:36 Michael Shellenberger: I just will also mention I this talk and this idea that there is some inevitability to a transition towards variable renewable energy sources is incorrect. It is not shared by most energy experts. It is a consequence of policy choices. And if we want to have affordable, reliable, resilient electricity sources, we need reliable sources of electricity produced in large, efficient power plants, whether nuclear natural gas or coal. 1:33:06 Jim Robb: The report that we put out in 2011, called for very clear freeze protection on the generating plants and raised the issue as to whether that should extend into the natural gas supply as well. And what I understand Texas did was to put in place legislation that required weatherization, but not to a specific level. And it was not aggressively enforced standard. I think it was spot checked. And, and enforcement against that was relatively modest is my understanding. Why we're... No, I think that's one of the reasons why after the 2018 event, we concluded that we needed to move to a mandatory freeze protection standard for equipment and to have that be monitored and enforced by us. 1:50:24 Michael Shellenberger: If we're going to shut down all of our nuclear plants which are 20% of our electricity, and we better keep our coal plants around, and I say this is somebody that has long advocated the transition from coal to natural gas and nuclear. 1:58:32 Christi Craddick: I believe that transmission pipes are in the ground and that's natural insulation, where we do have some challenges when you had the electric TriCity roll off into fields and across the state than we did our problems with compressors that are electric compressors and or natural gas compressors. Like you can't move stuff in a pipe if you've got an up compressor without electricity. So but the pipes themselves did not freeze and I think that's been a mis communication across the board when you've looked at the press communication 2:04:12 Michael Shellenberger: Civilization depends on reliable electricity. I think everybody agrees with that. But then you need to people need to explain how it is that variable renewable energy sources which are weather dependent, are somehow add up to being reliable and resilient at grid levels they don't, that actually just adds up to less reliability and less resilience, all else being equal. 3:02:55 Rep. Marc Veasey (TX): We also know that many natural gas producers and processors failed to file the necessary paperwork with the electric utility to be listed as critical infrastructure. That meant that when we have rolling blackouts, and when they were initiated, these natural gas companies didn't have the electricity necessary to pull gas from underground, which in turn led to a natural gas shortage of power plants and created a downward spiral of more blackouts. Right now, it's optional for these companies to file this paperwork, but Charlie Garin also from Fort Worth, he has a bill, Commissioner Craddick, that he is going to file that will answer some of these concerns that I just laid out. And I want to ask you, Commissioner Craddick should ease energy producers, who we all know are critical to keep the lights on. So we won't have a repeat of what we saw, should they be required to file this paperwork? And should it be included on the electric utilities critical list? Christi Craddick: I think it's an important piece that frankly, my agency hadn't been communicated from ERCOT that this existed, but to if you look at for these forums, and the second the the time when we finally realize this form existed, because it was based on summertime, not winter time. But when we realized that we've now sent it from our agency sent a letter to every single operator that we regulate, suggesting that they file this form, but youdon't think it should be required.The challenge we still have though, is ERCOT today doesn't prioritize gas fields. It's only gas processing plants for it, so we'd like to encourage ERCOT to remap the system and understand that the the whole system needs to be included not just part because we had operators who told us they would have been happy to file the form had one, they known about it and two, had have been included in the form and they were not. Hearing: ELECTRIC SERVICE AND EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, March 11, 2021 Watch on Youtube Witnesses: Mark A. Gabriel Administrator, Western Area Power Administration, Department of Energy James B. Robb, North American Electric Reliability Corporation Pat Wood, III, Hunt Energy Network, former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Michael D. Shellenberger, Environmental Progress Manu Asthana, PJM Interconnection Transcript: 11:51 Jim Robb: There are three major trends which are fundamentally transforming the bulk power system and challenging our historic reliability paradigms. First, the system is decarbonizing rapidly and this evolution is altering the operational characteristics of the grid. policies, economics and market designs are resulting in significant retirements of traditional generation, new investment is increasingly focused on developing carbon free generation with variable production profiles. And in this resource mix, natural gas fired generation is becoming ever more critical, both for both energy to serve load and balancing energy to support the integration of these variable resources. Second, the grid is becoming more distributed. The improved economics of solar is a key example. These smaller scale resources have been deployed on both the bulk electric as well as distribution systems and in many cases reside behind the meter. And third, the system is becoming increasingly digitized through smart meters and digital control systems. These investments greatly enhanced the operational awareness and efficiency of grid operators, but at the same time, it heightens our exposure to cybersecurity risk. 12:59 Jim Robb: Our reliability assessments are one important way we evaluate the performance of the grid, identify reliability trends, anticipate challenges, and provide a technical platform for important policy discussion. With growing reliance on variable and just in time resources, we are developing more advanced ways to study energy supply risk. Our assessments consistently have identified three regions of the country, particularly exposed to these dynamics: California, Texas and New England. Last August, a massive heat wave across the west caused an energy supply shortage in California in the early evening, solar energy was ramping down and the grid operator was unable to import power as planned. due to high demand throughout the West, Cal ISO was forced to cut power to approximately 800,000 customers. Among the lessons learned from this event are one the critical need for reliable ramping resources to balance load, and second, the need for improved ways to estimate resource availability when the system is under stress. In New England, cold weather exacerbates its dependence on limited pipeline capacity and a handful of critical fuel assets. An early January coldsnap in 2018, led to natural gas shortages and fuel oil was burned to preserve reliability. Had that coldsnap not abated when it did. The fuel oil inventory would eventually be exhausted, and I assume New England almost certainly would have needed to shed load. It was a classic near miss event. Insufficient and inadequate weatherization of generation in Texas in the middle South states has been a growing concern for us since 2012. After a cold weather event caused loadshedding for 3 million customers in Texas in 2011. We developed a winter preparation guideline to focus industry on best practices and started conducting significant outreach on winter preparedness. Following additional extremes and unplanned load shedding in that region in 2018. We concluded that these events could no longer be treated as rare, and that a mandatory approach was warranted. As a result, nerf began the process of adding mandatory weatherization requirements into our reliability standards. 15:00 Jim Robb: First, more investment in transmission and natural gas infrastructure is required to improve the resilience of the electric grid. Increased utility scale wind and solar will require new transmission to get power to load centers. Next, the regulatory structure and oversight of natural gas supply for the purposes of electric generation needs to be rethought. The natural gas system was not built and operated with electric reliability. First in mind, policy action and legislation will likely be needed to assure reliable fuel supply for electric generation. As the critical balancing resource natural gas is the fuel that keeps the lights on. Third, the electric and natural gas systems must be better prepared for extreme weather conditions which are frankly becoming more routine. Regulatory and market structures need to support this planning and the necessary investment to assure reliability. And finally, investment in energy storage or alternative technologies needs to be supported to have a viable alternative to natural gas for balancing variable resources. A technology which can be deployed cost effectively and at massive scale with adequate duration to deal with supply disruption lasting for days rather than hours is required. 19:13 Mark A. Gabriel: First, every former generation can be disrupted by extreme temperatures. Second, a competitive market can discourage long term capital investment in reliability and resilience measures. And finally, costs move in both directions in competitive markets, and electricity will flow often times at impractical prices. 21:07 Mark A. Gabriel: In conclusion, power and gas markets in the United States are marvelously efficient at driving out inefficient, generating huge units, increasing financial liquidity and expanding the sale of electricity. However, the real question is whether electricity and to a lesser extent natural gas are logical commodities to participate in open markets. Unlike pork bellies and orange juice trading electrons has consequences far greater than the availability of bacon or a morning refreshment. 23:25 Pat Wood: Today I'm CEO of the hunt energy network. We're building storage batteries, small batteries at the distribution level around the state of Texas. I think the role of energy storage in the future is going to be one that will be just nowhere to go but up. As we bring on intermittent resources, understand the members concerns and lived through them as well with intermittent resources or variable resources that we've got to do something to firm those up. Storage is that golden bullet that as a regulator, I didn't have 15-20 years ago, and we were talking through market issues across from California to New England. But storage is just beginning. It's got to scale up but it's a pretty interesting place to be. 46:00 Sen. John Barrasso (WY): You've written and you see, 'California is big bet on renewables and shunning of natural gas and nuclear is directly responsible for the state's blackouts and high electricity prices.' Could you expand upon your comments for the committee? Michael D. Shellenberger: Well, sure, there was a root cause analysis published by the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, and the California grid operator Kaiso, which made a very similar point though, in a more muted fashion. That point was made very dramatically in the midst of the crisis last August in a conference call with reporters, where the grid operator specifically pointed to the closure of San Onofre nuclear power plant, which was about 2200 megawatts of power, as well as the closure of natural gas plants as the really the main factors that resulted in the shortage of energy. 46:49 Sen. John Barrasso (WY): You know, you've written a bit and you said, quote, have some have long pointed to batteries is the way to integrate unreliable renewables onto the grid. However, that batteries you say are simply not up to the task today and you went on to explain indeed for renewables to work batteries would need to be able to store the power for weeks, and perhaps even months. Can you expand upon the comments for the committee? Michael D. Shellenberger: Sure. Well, we have one of the largest battery installations in the world in Escondido, California, and it provides power for 16,000 Californians for about four hours. There's almost 40 million Californians, the cost is prohibitive prohibitively high and in fact, most advocates of renewables now, no longer think that lithium batteries are going to be an important form of storage beyond you know, managing minutes or hours. 52:38 Mark A. Gabriel: I think what we also have to look at and understand is how can we use the existing transmission system differently. For example, there are seven ties between the eastern and western grid that are perfect examples of 1980s technology, which could clearly be upgraded and quite frankly, could be done within a two to four year timeframe. So we'd have some immediate benefit there. 59:47 Mark A. Gabriel: Gotta consider in the United States only 3% of the 90,000 dams have power capabilities to them. And if anything, I think it's a it's a valuable discussion to have to make sure that we are thinking about increasing hydro power, as it is a carbon free resource, and one that can help bolster a grid in times of great stress. 1:02:08 Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM): Coal has become completely unaffordable as a power source. If you look at Lazard or any of the independent analysis of what wholesale costs are for various different generations, and you have solar at three to four cents a kilowatt and wind at three to five cents a kilowatt, and then you have coal at 7 to 16 cents a kilowatt, or nuclear at 13 to 20 cents a kilowatt, you understand what some of the market pressures are here, and why we're being asked for example, to subsidize nuclear power. 1:03:00 Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM): I'd ask what policies you think would be wise to accelerate the deployment of the storage that you mentioned, on the grid both in Texas and nationally? Pat Wood: Well, I think getting a diversity of supply chain, we clearly are dependent on China and a few other countries in East Asia for the current technologies that I think Mr. Shallenberger pointed out correctly, that there are a lot of things other than lithium ions, but those are what are in all the EV's and in certainly all the storage technology. So the cost upstream if there could be some American or at least North American European suppliers to that. The policies in the US make it easy make it as easy to interconnect a battery as we've made it to connect gas plants and windmills. Yeah, we're of course version 1.0 talking with our utilities. We haven't done it before, but it's it's not easy. Learning to get these things done one by one. I think the market policies in most of the organized markets are very friendly to battery so I think we've got that box checked. Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM): So interconnection is really a big... Pat Wood: Interconnection is important. 1:04:40 Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM): Would it have been helpful for Texas to be able to import power either from the east or the west? In this recent episode, because I noticed that El Paso power for example, El Paso didn't have the same rolling blackouts because they were able to pull from the western grid. Pat Wood: And they are directly interconnected with it. We do have some gates in the wall. Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM): Yes, you have DC connections. But if you don't have direct connections? Pat Wood: Correct, that's right. And there actually are proposals to put more of the DC ties in both east and west. To be honest, a few gigawatts wouldn't wouldn't hurt. But it wouldn't have saved us from really what was a 20 gigawatt short shortfall at the... Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM): What was the single largest shortfall from which generation source? If you look at it Pat Wood: Well, our largest supplier on a normal day is gas. So the impact of gas dropping both at the supply level and then at the power plant level. That's that's the interesting thing to figure out is how much was related to the lack of winterization, which we should have learned from the 2011 experience, how much was done from that, and how much actually had to do with the supply system or the upstream issues from the gas wells all the way down to the power plant. 1:23:15 Sen. James Lankford (OK): Natural gas is quick to be able to turn on. But when you're not asked for much for a long period of time, and then suddenly you ask for a lot in a short period of time, especially an extremely cold weather event, then suddenly it's like, you know what, we can't turn it all on that fast that much. Is there a tipping point that you're seeing for providing other fuels that are out there that for instance, were 40, 50, 60% renewables and you've got a very small portfolio of natural gas, and then the wind stops blowing, and it's a cloudy day, and you suddenly don't have those. And he asked natural gas to turn on 50% suddenly, that's just not realistic, because what is upstream is not able to turn on that fast. Is that a realistic conversation? Jim Robb: I think that's that is the conversation that needs to take place. Natural gas plants are the most flexible that we have in the system to accommodate the variability that we see with large amounts of variable resources. And it is a real challenge for the natural gas industry to provide that kind of capacity that quickly. It's not designed to do that. But that's what the electric industry needs. And this is the question that I think policymakers and probably legislators are going to have to tackle which is how do we create a construct for natural gas to be able to serve these very unique needs of the electric system for which it's not designed to do 1:35:40 Sen. Roger Marshall (KS): How could Burke investigate if there was anything nefarious, what does that process look like? And I'm not saying there is. I'm just it just hard for me to imagine just prices going up exponentially. And again, I think of that, you know, my parents on a fixed income, what's happening to their electric bill and their heating bill coming up? Right now was well, how would Burke investigate this? Pat Wood: NERC does have authority over market manipulation, or just markets in general in the interstate markets, of course, interstate natural gas pipeline serve Kansas, Oklahoma and parts of Texas as well. We have an interest state that separate but the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, they were certainly involved with us 20 years ago, when we unpacked the issues in the California crisis. The state attorneys general, as I mentioned, the one in Texas is already investigating this issue. Those three, three camps for CFTC. For the futures foryour experiences, that takes decades to go through,well, no, it doesn't. I mean, you can unpack in this digitized age. We have a lot more capability that in 2021 than we did in 2001 to review trades in this matter or in any matter much more expeditious. 1:37:40 Sen. Angus King (ME): Can you tell us unequivocally that wind turbines did not cause the problem in Texas? Pat Wood: They did not cause the problem, they were honestly the only thing was like gas and coal and everywhere. Sen. Angus King (ME): So every... Pat Wood: Everything could have helped solve it more faster. But you know, when was slow to get back, and so was coal and so was gas.Sen. Angus King (ME): And I want to mention that the wind project that I worked on in Maine has been online in 10 years in Maine. And it's never been down because of the cold that I know of it was a question of they're not weatherizing their entire turbine. So there's nothing intrinsic in the wind power that can't survive cold weather. 1:40:25 Manu Asthana: But I think the the really exciting part of electric vehicles and PJM did a study with the University of Delaware on vehicle to grid. We actually piloted having vehicles provide regulation services off of their batteries. And, you know, people were able to earn $100 a month in the pilot, so I think there's a lot of capability that will come to the grid that hopefully can add resilience through EV's as well. Republicans LIE, Say Texas Blackouts Caused by Wind Power, David Pakman Show, February 17, 2021 Chris Hayes Debunks GOP, Right-Wing Media Lies About Texas Power Outages | All In | MSNBC, MSNBC, February 16, 2021 Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

Presented by:Energy Policy Watch is a partnership between Hart Energy and Cornerstone. Hart Energy and Cornerstone will bring regular video updates on legislative and regulatory actions affecting the energy industry. Guests will range from key representatives and senators or congressional staff to relevant cabinet-level officials and executive branch personnel.Subscribe to receive notifications about new Energy Policy Watch episodes.The past year has been one unlike any other for the oil and gas industry with a global oil price war, a pandemic and collapse in oil demand, below-zero prices, calls for prorations, along with a new U.S. presidential administration and transforming energy policies. The Railroad Commission of Texas (the Railroad Commission) dealt with all of this, plus a deep freeze and widespread power failure throughout the state.Chairman Christi Craddick speaks with Cornerstone Government Affairs' Principal Jack Belcher in this first establishment of Energy Policy Watch to provide unique insights into how the Commission managed these crises and maneuvered the oil and gas industry through this series of unprecedented events.Established in 1891, the Railroad Commission is the oldest regulatory body in Texas and one of the oldest of its kind in the nation. The Railroad Commission has primary regulatory jurisdiction over oil and gas in the state and has historically been a global leader in setting innovative regulatory standards and best practices on important issues like royalties, pooling, unitization and well spacing.  Craddick explains how the Railroad Commission worked with industry, state and federal government entities and other important stakeholders to get industry through the price collapse and oil glut, including facilitating a healthy debate and hearing over prorationing. She discusses the Railroad Commission's role in managing February's deep freeze and blackouts. Commissioner Craddick also provides a number of initiatives related to the blackouts, encouraging and facilitating a reduction in gas flaring and venting and the challenge of funding the Railroad Commission priorities and functions under a greatly impacted state budget. Looking into the future, Craddick speaks about the Railroad Commission's role, and that of the state of Texas, in managing and mitigating the impacts of executive orders, federal regulatory actions and potential legislative initiatives from the Biden administration and Congress.Jump to a topic: Texas Railroad Commission's role in the last year (1:13) Oil and gas services companies beginning to hire back (8:40) New era of U.S. presidential administration plus challenges faced for the oil and gas industry and the Texas Railroad Commission (9:50) February deep freeze and Texas blackouts (16:28) Opportunities and lessons learned from the freeze in Texas (26:30) Natural gas, methane emissions (28:37) Oil and gas revenues, budgets (33:53) Long term recovery (38:32) Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc. is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs firm with more than 100 professionals in 13 offices across the country. Through its federal and state government relations; strategic communications; and business consulting/strategic advisory brands, Cornerstone represents a diverse group of clients from myriad industries and sectors, and maintains expertise in a wide range of issue areas, including agriculture, cyber security, defense, education, energy, health, homeland security, international affairs, tax policy, telecommunications, and transportation and infrastructure.For more information, please visit Cornerstone's website at www.cgagroup.com.

This session was recorded on January 27, 2021. Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick provides an update on current RRC regulations and upcoming issues the RRC plans to address. SPEAKER(S): Christi Craddick, Chairman, Railroad Commission of Texas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hartenergy/support

Railroad Commissioner-elect Jim Wright joined The Texan’s reporter Brad Johnson to discuss his campaign, Texas’ energy sector, and his coming job on the regulatory board. In the interview, the political upstart Wright explains what the Railroad Commission does and details his plan for serving on the body.

Texas has always been involved in the energy space, but few women have had the impact like Elizabeth Ames Coleman. A two time Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commision, and Member of the Texas House of Representatives. Blanca Andrus, CFO, EnerCom, and Elizabeth have a great conversation about growing up around energy, some history, and current issues around the oil patch. Thank you Elizabeth for stopping by and visiting with us! Bio: Elizabeth's distinguished career has included: Member of the Texas House of Representatives; Chairman, Railroad Commission of Texas; Senior Policy Advisor, Squire Patton Boggs; and currently is a Principal at EnergyNorthAmerica.

It's Day 15 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.Only 31 more days until the election and 10 more days until early voting! TODAY'S ACTION:Today is all about what some are calling the most important environmental race in the country -- Texas Railroad Commissioner (which actually has nothing to do with railroads and everything to do with oil and gas regulation). We're excited to attend a virtual fundraiser tonight for an awesome candidate -- Chrysta Castañeda. Plus, Erin Brockovich is going to speak! The event is at 5pm and you can get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/3ngxV7gIf you can't attend the event, please do take a few minutes to learn about Chrysta and why the railroad commission is so important. And then share what you learned! I'm scared that without straight-ticket voting people will skip races like this that they might not know about.Here's a great video about Chrysta: https://www.facebook.com/ChrystaForTexas/videos/437130960532402/Here's an article about why this position is so important for the environment: https://newrepublic.com/article/158981/chrysta-castaneda-texas-railroad-commission-2020-election-climateFOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

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Chrysta Castañeda is the Democratic Party's nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2020 to replace outgoing Republican incumbent Ryan Sitton. In today's episode, Castañeda calls in to the podcast to make her pitch to be the next Railroad Commissioner for Texas. We discuss her platform, whether the Railroad Commission should be renamed, how COVID-19 has impacted campaigning across Texas, and more. We also discuss her brand new book, The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens, which chronicles her work as the attorney for the legendary oil magnate Pickens. • Vote for the Live in West Texas Podcast for Best Podcast in Amarillo here: https://amarillo.gannettcontests.com/Best-of-Amarillo-2020/gallery?group=350457 • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

This week's episode covers proposed amendments to the Railroad Commission of Texas' flaring rules, a proposed rule to amend federal oil and gas royalty regulations, final rules amending EPA's New Source Performance Standards, and North Carolina denial of a water quality certification for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  Host:  Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney  For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review for August 19, 2020.  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

Jason interviews Chrysta Castañeda, author of The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Get the oil and gas industry insight from Chysta, the go-to lawyer for high stakes litigation in the energy industry and beyond. Chrysta shares her experience with T. Boone Pickens and her knowledge of the current oil market problems.  Key Takeaways: [1:30] What happened with Pickens and how did the investment deal go bad? [5:40] "As we saw the financial markets plummet, so did the oil market" [6:30] Suadi Arabia and Russia are starting a supply war with oil, which was already oversupplied [8:30] There is a coordinated market mechanism for oil production limitations [11:40] Brief history about the name "Railroad Commission" [14:00] Will we shift to a larger work-from-home community? 15 plastic Websites: www.LastTrialofTBoonePickens.com 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast

Jason interviews Chrysta Castañeda, author of The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Get the oil and gas industry insight from Chysta, the go-to lawyer for high stakes litigation in the energy industry and beyond. Chrysta shares her experience with T. Boone Pickens and her knowledge of the current oil market problems.  Key Takeaways: [1:30] What happened with Pickens and how did the investment deal go bad? [5:40] "As we saw the financial markets plummet, so did the oil market" [6:30] Suadi Arabia and Russia are starting a supply war with oil, which was already oversupplied [8:30] There is a coordinated market mechanism for oil production limitations [11:40] Brief history about the name "Railroad Commission" [14:00] Will we shift to a larger work-from-home community? 15 plastic Websites: www.LastTrialofTBoonePickens.com 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast

This week, it's Benedict Arnold week on the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast! (We got 279 five-star reviews.) We spend some time talking about the Coronavirus, the history of lockdowns, and how we can judge reliable death figures. Then, we go on to talk about the Barnett shale, green energy, Comstock oil and gas, and nuclear power.Unreported Truths about COVID-19 and lockdowns - https://amzn.to/2BIclpwSubscribe to our newsletter! - https://warroommedia.substack.com/Find our post on sales tips - https://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/sales-tipsBuy your Polar Plunge t-shirt: https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/plungeFollow the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on Twitter - @TOGPodcastFollow Ryan on Twitter - @ryanraysrFollow Nate on Twitter - @OilMediaNateConnect with Josh on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-joshConnect with Ryan on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-ryanThe Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/35588693/admin/We're looking for a new sponsor! Get in touch with us TODAY for a proposal - nate.hansen@gor2.comLeave a 5 star rating and review! - http://apple.co/2mkM3ASContact the show via text or voicemail - (318) 599-9192Visit our website - http://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/Buy Ryan's book - https://amzn.to/2CBOtAoThis week's articles:https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Exxon-Indicates-Second-Straight-Quarterly-Loss-on-15382649.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Exxon-faces-more-pressure-than-ever-to-release-a-15380864.phphttps://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/path-forward-ceo-justin-love-blackbuck-resources-unique-position-188421https://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/rosehill-resources-join-growing-number-ep-bankruptcies-188449https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oil-Edges-Lower-After-Getting-a-Boost-From-U-S-15377768.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Organizers-continue-with-plans-for-Permian-15384659.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Railroad-Commission-releases-monitoring-15384651.php https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oilfield-service-job-losses-near-90-000-data-15384630.phphttps://www.oilandgas360.com/japan-inc-to-invest-14bn-in-lng-development-in-africa/https://www.chron.com/news/article/Germany-finalizing-plan-to-phase-out-coal-energy-15384143.phphttps://www.chron.com/news/article/Messages-claiming-Iran-nuclear-site-fire-deepen-15384253.php

This week, it's Benedict Arnold week on the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast! (We got 279 five-star reviews.) We spend some time talking about the Coronavirus, the history of lockdowns, and how we can judge reliable death figures. Then, we go on to talk about the Barnett shale, green energy, Comstock oil and gas, and nuclear power.Unreported Truths about COVID-19 and lockdowns - https://amzn.to/2BIclpwSubscribe to our newsletter! - https://warroommedia.substack.com/Find our post on sales tips - https://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/sales-tipsBuy your Polar Plunge t-shirt: https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/plungeFollow the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on Twitter - @TOGPodcastFollow Ryan on Twitter - @ryanraysrFollow Nate on Twitter - @OilMediaNateConnect with Josh on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-joshConnect with Ryan on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-ryanThe Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/35588693/admin/We're looking for a new sponsor! Get in touch with us TODAY for a proposal - nate.hansen@gor2.comLeave a 5 star rating and review! - http://apple.co/2mkM3ASContact the show via text or voicemail - (318) 599-9192Visit our website - http://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/Buy Ryan's book - https://amzn.to/2CBOtAoThis week's articles:https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Exxon-Indicates-Second-Straight-Quarterly-Loss-on-15382649.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Exxon-faces-more-pressure-than-ever-to-release-a-15380864.phphttps://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/path-forward-ceo-justin-love-blackbuck-resources-unique-position-188421https://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/rosehill-resources-join-growing-number-ep-bankruptcies-188449https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oil-Edges-Lower-After-Getting-a-Boost-From-U-S-15377768.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Organizers-continue-with-plans-for-Permian-15384659.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Railroad-Commission-releases-monitoring-15384651.php https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oilfield-service-job-losses-near-90-000-data-15384630.phphttps://www.oilandgas360.com/japan-inc-to-invest-14bn-in-lng-development-in-africa/https://www.chron.com/news/article/Germany-finalizing-plan-to-phase-out-coal-energy-15384143.phphttps://www.chron.com/news/article/Messages-claiming-Iran-nuclear-site-fire-deepen-15384253.php

This week, the US is in turmoil as markets bounce around wildly between protests, coronavirus, and Hong Kong sovereignty revocation. We talk about the relationship between Google, Greenpeace, and the oilfield, Indian oil in the SPR, and a variety of domestic stories about COVID-19.Subscribe to our newsletter! - https://warroommedia.substack.com/Dairy entry for Dr. Ebenezer Parkman for June 1, 1748 - http://diary.ebenezerparkman.org/1749/06/01/Find our post on sales tips - https://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/sales-tipsBuy your Polar Plunge t-shirt: https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/plungeFollow the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on Twitter - @TOGPodcastFollow Ryan on Twitter - @ryanraysrFollow Nate on Twitter - @OilMediaNateConnect with Josh on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-joshConnect with Ryan on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-ryanThe Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/35588693/admin/We're looking for a new sponsor! Get in touch with us TODAY for a proposal - nate.hansen@gor2.comLeave a 5 star rating and review! - http://apple.co/2mkM3ASContact the show via text or voicemail - (318) 599-9192Visit our website - http://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/Buy Ryan's book - https://amzn.to/2CBOtAoThis week's articles:Rig Count https://www.mrt.com/business/energy/article/The-U-S-rig-count-plunges-again-well-below-15303545.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/US-rig-count-at-lowest-level-in-4-years-15304479.phpCrude Oil Prices https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oil-prices-see-record-advance-in-May-15304454.phphttps://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/Petroleum-stockpiles-jump-oil-falls-15300496.php?cmpid=ffoilCrude Oil Prices and Russia https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oil-slips-from-11-week-high-with-Russia-set-on-15298169.phphttps://www.oilandgas360.com/opec-russia-bargain-over-oil-cuts-ahead-of-june-meeting/Permian Basin Enriching Texas Report https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/PBPA-report-shows-industry-s-contributions-15294887.phpIndia to store Oil in UShttps://pubs.spe.org/en/ogf/ogf-article-detail/?art=7123New Technology https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Midlander-patents-tool-that-captures-gases-15306076.phphttps://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/enhancing-mud-cleaning-better-wellbore-zonal-isolation-187475Rail Road Commission/ Drone inspection https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Railroad-Commission-launches-drone-program-15306060.phpAsian Markets and Trump https://www.chron.com/news/article/Asian-stocks-rebound-after-Trump-avoids-15307325.phphttps://pubs.spe.org/en/jpt/jpt-article-detail/?art=7116Company Newshttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Basic-Energy-consolidates-operating-regions-15306055.phphttps://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/5-offshore-Shell-workers-airlifted-from-rig-after-15298683.php?cmpid=ffoil (one of Sergios) https://pubs.spe.org/en/jpt/jpt-article-detail/?art=7115

This week, the US is in turmoil as markets bounce around wildly between protests, coronavirus, and Hong Kong sovereignty revocation. We talk about the relationship between Google, Greenpeace, and the oilfield, Indian oil in the SPR, and a variety of domestic stories about COVID-19.Subscribe to our newsletter! - https://warroommedia.substack.com/Dairy entry for Dr. Ebenezer Parkman for June 1, 1748 - http://diary.ebenezerparkman.org/1749/06/01/Find our post on sales tips - https://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/sales-tipsBuy your Polar Plunge t-shirt: https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/plungeFollow the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on Twitter - @TOGPodcastFollow Ryan on Twitter - @ryanraysrFollow Nate on Twitter - @OilMediaNateConnect with Josh on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-joshConnect with Ryan on LinkedIn - https://texasoilandgaspodcast.com/connect-with-ryanThe Texas Oil and Gas Podcast on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/35588693/admin/We're looking for a new sponsor! Get in touch with us TODAY for a proposal - nate.hansen@gor2.comLeave a 5 star rating and review! - http://apple.co/2mkM3ASContact the show via text or voicemail - (318) 599-9192Visit our website - http://www.texasoilandgaspodcast.com/Buy Ryan's book - https://amzn.to/2CBOtAoThis week's articles:Rig Count https://www.mrt.com/business/energy/article/The-U-S-rig-count-plunges-again-well-below-15303545.phphttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/US-rig-count-at-lowest-level-in-4-years-15304479.phpCrude Oil Prices https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oil-prices-see-record-advance-in-May-15304454.phphttps://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/Petroleum-stockpiles-jump-oil-falls-15300496.php?cmpid=ffoilCrude Oil Prices and Russia https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Oil-slips-from-11-week-high-with-Russia-set-on-15298169.phphttps://www.oilandgas360.com/opec-russia-bargain-over-oil-cuts-ahead-of-june-meeting/Permian Basin Enriching Texas Report https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/PBPA-report-shows-industry-s-contributions-15294887.phpIndia to store Oil in UShttps://pubs.spe.org/en/ogf/ogf-article-detail/?art=7123New Technology https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Midlander-patents-tool-that-captures-gases-15306076.phphttps://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/enhancing-mud-cleaning-better-wellbore-zonal-isolation-187475Rail Road Commission/ Drone inspection https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Railroad-Commission-launches-drone-program-15306060.phpAsian Markets and Trump https://www.chron.com/news/article/Asian-stocks-rebound-after-Trump-avoids-15307325.phphttps://pubs.spe.org/en/jpt/jpt-article-detail/?art=7116Company Newshttps://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Basic-Energy-consolidates-operating-regions-15306055.phphttps://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/5-offshore-Shell-workers-airlifted-from-rig-after-15298683.php?cmpid=ffoil (one of Sergios) https://pubs.spe.org/en/jpt/jpt-article-detail/?art=7115

Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick told The Texas Tribune that a global price war and the coronavirus pandemic will continue hampering the state's economy and budget.

Chris Hosek is the former chief of staff to the Chair of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the regulatory body that oversees the state’s energy industry, including all levels of the oil and gas industry. He is now principal of Texas Star Alliance, specializing in direct lobbying and state agency relations. We speak to Chris … Continue reading Episode 6: Texas’ energy industry after COVID →

Jason interviews Chrysta Castañeda, author of The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Get the oil and gas industry insight from Chysta, the go-to lawyer for high stakes litigation in the energy industry and beyond. Chrysta shares her experience with T. Boone Pickens and her knowledge of the current oil market problems.  Before our guest today, Jason talks about Stimulus Maximus and how this plays into scarcity and utility. What makes an economic unit valuable? Key Takeaways: [3:30] “Luxury Weather”  [4:45] How many tenants paid their rent with a credit card? [6:20] Litigation is a form of human rights [7:15] Stimulus Maximus - Senate passed a $484 billion stimulus package [9:30] What makes any economic unit valuable is scarcity and utility  [11:30] In terms of scarcity and utility, what's to come of the dollar? [14:00] Private Podcast in the Members Only JHU [16:30] What happened with Pickens and how did the investment deal go bad? [20:40] "As we saw the financial markets plummet, so did the oil market" [21:30] Suadi Arabia and Russia are starting a supply war with oil, which was already oversupplied [23:30] There is a coordinated market mechanism for oil production limitations [26:40] Brief history about the name "Railroad Commission" [29:00] Will we shift to a larger work-from-home community? Websites: www.LastTrialofTBoonePickens.com 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman's Blogcast

Jason interviews Chrysta Castañeda, author of The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Get the oil and gas industry insight from Chysta, the go-to lawyer for high stakes litigation in the energy industry and beyond. Chrysta shares her experience with T. Boone Pickens and her knowledge of the current oil market problems.  Key Takeaways: [1:30] What happened with Pickens and how did the investment deal go bad? [5:40] "As we saw the financial markets plummet, so did the oil market" [6:30] Suadi Arabia and Russia are starting a supply war with oil, which was already oversupplied [8:30] There is a coordinated market mechanism for oil production limitations [11:40] Brief history about the name "Railroad Commission" [14:00] Will we shift to a larger work-from-home community? 15 plastic Websites: www.LastTrialofTBoonePickens.com 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start  

Jason interviews Chrysta Castañeda, author of The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Get the oil and gas industry insight from Chysta, the go-to lawyer for high stakes litigation in the energy industry and beyond. Chrysta shares her experience with T. Boone Pickens and her knowledge of the current oil market problems.  Before our guest today, Jason talks about Stimulus Maximus and how this plays into scarcity and utility. What makes an economic unit valuable? Look forward to our JAX Webinar this Friday at 2 PM EST! Webinar This Week: Friday at 2 pm EST: bit.ly/JAXwebinar  Key Takeaways: [3:30] “Luxury Weather”  [4:45] How many tenants paid their rent with a credit card? [6:20] Litigation is a form of human rights [7:15] Stimulus Maximus - Senate passed a $484 billion stimulus package [9:30] What makes any economic unit valuable is scarcity and utility  [11:30] In terms of scarcity and utility, what’s to come of the dollar? [14:00] Private Podcast in the Members Only JHU [16:30] What happened with Pickens and how did the investment deal go bad? [20:40] "As we saw the financial markets plummet, so did the oil market" [21:30] Saudi Arabia and Russia are starting a supply war with oil, which was already oversupplied [23:30] There is a coordinated market mechanism for oil production limitations [26:40] Brief history about the name "Railroad Commission" [29:00] Will we shift to a larger work-from-home community? Websites: www.LastTrialofTBoonePickens.com Friday at 2 pm EST: bit.ly/JAXwebinar  1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast

On April 14, 2020, IER's Director of Policy, Kenny Stein, offered testimony before the Railroad Commission of Texas express opposition to any intervention by the Railroad Commission to prorate oil production in the state of Texas. • Kenny's written testimony: https://rrc.texas.gov/media/57236/cmts-recvd-apr14-conf-ier.pdf • Watch video of his testimony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENHPri2ajaQ • View the full meeting here: http://www.adminmonitor.com/tx/rrc/open_meeting/20200414/

On this edition of The Texan's weekly roundup, the reporting team discusses the federal coronavirus stimulus package, requests from Dallas inmates to be released from prison over concerns COVID-19 will spread in jail, updates from the Railroad Commission's hearing on whether to artificially limit oil production to control prices, recent campaign fundraising numbers, how Tarrant County jails are combating the spread of coronavirus, and the response of the Round Rock Express to the pandemic.

Our most timely interview to date.  Just hours after The Texas Railroad Commission held an 11 hour marathon meeting to listen to both sides of the Proration Debate, Commissioner Ryan Sitton sat down with our hosts David de Roode and Josh Lowrey to get his take on the meeting and the role The Railroad Commission can play.....or should play.  You will NOT WANT TO MISS a minute of this episode and make sure you listen to the very end as this podcast is electric from the word go!   www.ryansitton.com   www.danielep.com   www.oilfield360.com   The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast. We provide our listeners and subscribers with unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters and thought leaders who will share their background, knowledge, lessons learned and other tips and tidbits to our audience. Whether the topic is onshore or offshore,  Upstream Exploration and Production or Upstream Drilling, Completion and Production Services; Raw Materials; Equipment Manufacturing; Midstream or Downstream; Energy-focused Private Equity; People/Human Resources Issues; Risk Management & Safety Issues; the Environment or Regulatory Issues, we have this industry covered – 360 Degrees.   

The Railroad Commission, which oversees the state's oil and gas industry, took more than 10 hours of testimony about whether the agency should lower production as the coronavirus lowers demand.

Railroad Commission upset was big but the stunner was in TX11. Pratt on Texas morning update for Friday, 6 March 2020

The Pipeliners Podcast kicks off 2019 with a very special episode. Russel Treat welcomes Ryan Sitton, a Texas Railroad Commissioner, for the first episode of the new year. In this episode, you will learn about the three primary functions of the railroad commissioners in Texas, how the Railroad Commission acts as an advocate for the oil and gas industry at the state level, the mind-blowing future growth opportunities for production in Texas, and how technology is affecting the law of the land. Listen to this important and encouraging episode for pipeliners, then share the episode with your friends, family, and colleagues in the industry.

Year in Review Wayne Christian, Railroad Commission of Texas, discusses the issue with millennials and retirees in the oil and gas industry. He also talks about the facts and fictions related climate change and how we view it as a society. Year in Review Interview: Joe Dancy, Oil & Gas, [...]

Originally aired on 7/7/2018 - 7/8/2018 Episode 163 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado welcomes Commissioner Ryan Sitton of the Railroad Commission of Texas back on the show! Be sure to catch In The Oil Patch every weekend following this schedule: Saturdays from 8am-9am KSIX 1230 AM, 95.1 FM & 96.1 FM Corpus Christi Saturdays from 1pm-2pm KWEL 1070 AM & 107.1 FM Midland / Odessa / Permian Basin Saturdays from 2pm-3pm FREEDOM 1160 AM San Antonio / New Braunfels / San Marcos / Austin Sundays from 8pm-9pm KTRH Newsradio 740 AM Simulcast on the iHeartRADIO app Houston / Worldwide Sundays from 8pm-9pm KFXR 1190AM Simulcast on the iHeartRadio app Dallas / Ft. Worth / Worldwide Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatchradioshow and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

Ahead of this week's OPEC meeting, we talk to the last US official to attend an OPEC meeting. Kent Hance, a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and a former US congressman, attended an OPEC meeting in Vienna 30 years ago. He thinks Trump administration officials should look to working with...

We received a drilling permit to drill our oil. In Texas, the oil and gas industry is regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission. Whenever you want to drill a well, you apply to the Texas Railroad Commission and fill out what's called a Form W-1 and the title of the form is Railroad Commission of Texas Oil and Gas Division Application for Permit to Drill, Recomplete, or Re-Enter. Whenever you want to drill a well, you fill out this form W-1 and I submitted it recently and it was approved. It's just a simple, one-page form and, nowadays, you submit everything online, so you submit it electronically as opposed to on paper, but the form hasn't changed; it's been the same for years and years. It's just that now it's a PDF form instead of a paper document. I thought I would run through the form and just let you know what's on a drilling permit application. Actually, the drilling permit application and the permit itself are the same form. They simply take the application and add a few numbers to it to indicate that it's been approved, so Form W-1 is both the application and the approved permit. www.investinginoilandgas.com

Originally aired on 4/7/2017 - 4/8/2017 Episode 150 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her cohost Alvin Bailey welcome Commissioner Ryan Sitton of the Railroad Commission of Texas on the show to talk about our recent trip to Houston. We toured the recovery of a local business, Tejas Tubular Oilfield Services and we were joined by Linda McMahon, Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration! Be sure to catch every show each weekend following this schedule: Saturdays from 8am-9am KSIX 1230AM, 95.1FM & 96.1FM Corpus Christi Sundays from 8pm-9pm Newsradio 740 KTRH 740AM Simulcast on the iHeartRadio app Houston / Worldwide Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatchradioshow and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

Originally aired on 10/14/2017 - 10/15/2017 Episode 129 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her cohost Alvin Bailey welcome Commissioner Ryan Sitton of the Railroad Commission of Texas on the show to talk about our recent trip to Houston. We toured the recovery of a local business, Tejas Tubular Oilfield Services and we were joined by Linda McMahon, Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration! Be sure to catch every show each weekend following this schedule: Saturdays from 8am-9am KSIX 1230AM, 95.1FM & 96.1FM Corpus Christi Sundays from 8pm-9pm Newsradio 740 KTRH 740AM Simulcast on the iHeartRadio app Houston / Worldwide Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatchradioshow and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

Originally aired on 08/05/2017 - 08/06/2017 Episode 120 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her cohost Alvin Bailey welcome Commissioner Ryan Sitton back on the show! Commissioner Sitton has been very busy lately with the recent uptick in oil permits that have been gracing the Railroad Commission's collective desk, and he has a lot to update us on during this captivating interview! We also have our resident energy expert and Associate Editor for SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine, David Blackmon on the show to share his political and industry expertise! Hear our expert's insight and more in this week's installment of In The Oil Patch. Stream the whole show now and don't miss another show - tune in every weekend following this schedule: Saturdays from 8am-9am KSIX 1230AM, 95.1FM & 96.1FM Corpus Christi Saturdays from 10pm-10:30pm 550 KTSA 550AM & 107.1FM San Antonio / Corpus Christi / Austin Sundays from 8pm-9pm Newsradio 740 KTRH 740AM Simulcast on the iHeartRadio app Houston / Worldwide Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatchradioshow and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

In this episode, Paige travels to Austin, Texas to sit with Chairman Christi Craddick to discuss her journey in the Oil and Gas Industry from the beginning as an attorney specializing in oil and gas, water, tax issues, electric deregulation and environmental policy, to her current role as Texas Railroad Commissioner Chairman. After many a downturn, Chairman Craddick shares her experiences as a woman in the industry, educates us on Sunset, and how this year's legislative session was truly a step in the right direction for the agency. Reach out to Chairman Craddick on Facebook, Google+, and  Instagram and learn more about the Railroad Commission of Texas.   Bulwark has a Winner! Dmitry Andreev, Production Engineer at Occidental Petroleum Corp., you're this week's winner! Congratulations and enjoy! Sign Up and Win! For a chance to win a $200 gift card from The Capital Grille, visit www.bulwark.com/podcast, enter your information every week and listen to see if you're the next to get that steak dinner! On the Road 2017 Travel Sponsors Lee Hect Harrison are the global experts in talent management currently helping over 75% of the Fortune 500 oil and gas companies simplify the complexity of leadership and workforce transformation. Totaland, the World's Most Advanced Field Land Management System: The Landman's Virtual Office. Engage with the Oil and Gas Global Network LinkedIn Group | Facebook Connect with Paige Paige Wilson | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | E-Mail | Oil and Gas Global Network

After Eight-Year Battle Over Reforming the Railroad Commission, Oil and Gas Industry Wins - http://bit.ly/2qSLe3cOil and Gas: Texas oil storage tank fire forces evacuations, nobody hurt - http://bit.ly/2qe5M2NChisholm Energy Holdings announces acquisition in Permian basin - http://bit.ly/2q8MuQzPermian Effective Rig Count 1,109 - Oil & Gas 360 - http://bit.ly/2q8BKl5Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: Exxon's Petrochem Plant Buy, WildHorse's Eagle Ford Acquisition & More - Nasdaq.com - http://bit.ly/2qMvJJJ

After Eight-Year Battle Over Reforming the Railroad Commission, Oil and Gas Industry Wins - http://bit.ly/2qSLe3cOil and Gas: Texas oil storage tank fire forces evacuations, nobody hurt - http://bit.ly/2qe5M2NChisholm Energy Holdings announces acquisition in Permian basin - http://bit.ly/2q8MuQzPermian Effective Rig Count 1,109 - Oil & Gas 360 - http://bit.ly/2q8BKl5Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: Exxon's Petrochem Plant Buy, WildHorse's Eagle Ford Acquisition & More - Nasdaq.com - http://bit.ly/2qMvJJJ

At long last, Railroad Commission reform bill passes Texas Legislature | The Texas Tribune - http://bit.ly/2qoc94tTexas Supreme Court Affirms 22M Judgment For South Texas Ranching Family - http://bit.ly/2qjUDADOutdated transportation policy hurts Texas’ natural gas potential - Midland Reporter-Telegram - http://bit.ly/2qkDhTGMarketed: Operated, Permian/Spraberry Assets, Fasken | Oil and Gas Investor - http://bit.ly/2pNJzsxTitan Energy Announces Agreement to Sell Appalachian Assets Other OTC:TTEN - http://bit.ly/2pCM58ECimarex: Running 8 Rigs in the Permian, 6 in Mid-Continent - Oil & Gas 360 - http://bit.ly/2pCROvtPermian Thought Leaders Talk Turkey - Oil & Gas 360 http://bit.ly/2pO2ymH

At long last, Railroad Commission reform bill passes Texas Legislature | The Texas Tribune - http://bit.ly/2qoc94tTexas Supreme Court Affirms 22M Judgment For South Texas Ranching Family - http://bit.ly/2qjUDADOutdated transportation policy hurts Texas’ natural gas potential - Midland Reporter-Telegram - http://bit.ly/2qkDhTGMarketed: Operated, Permian/Spraberry Assets, Fasken | Oil and Gas Investor - http://bit.ly/2pNJzsxTitan Energy Announces Agreement to Sell Appalachian Assets Other OTC:TTEN - http://bit.ly/2pCM58ECimarex: Running 8 Rigs in the Permian, 6 in Mid-Continent - Oil & Gas 360 - http://bit.ly/2pCROvtPermian Thought Leaders Talk Turkey - Oil & Gas 360 http://bit.ly/2pO2ymH

Originally aired on 10/01/2016 Episode 82 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her cohost Alvin Bailey have John Tintera, the Executive Vice President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers on the show! Mr. Tintera is the former Executive Director of the Texas Railroad Commission and lends us his expertise and insight on the future of the Commission, as well as what he believes is in store for the oil & gas industry. David Blackmon, our resident energy expert also joins us to talk about the Railroad Commission and the Sunset Review. You don't want to miss these interviews! Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatchradioshow and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

Originally aired on 09/24/2016 Episode 81 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her cohost Alvin Bailey have Iain Vasey, CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation on the show! Iain speaks to our hosts about the upcoming State of Energy luncheon taking place on October 12th at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. Tickets for this event can be found here: http://bit.ly/2cqkHzU David Blackmon, our resident energy expert also joins us to talk about the Railroad Commission and the Sunset Review. Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatchradioshow and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

China gets all sneaky on air pollution, the Railroad Commission gets pushback, and… wait for it… OIL AND GAS GLOBAL NETWORK – OGGN – IS LIVE!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW Bulwark Has A Winner! Jon Rodiek, Engineer at Atwood Oceanics… Guess what?!

Originally aired on 04/09/2016 Episode 59 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her cohost Alvin Bailey have the Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, David Porter back on the show! Stream the whole episode to find out more about the Railroad Commission and the oil & gas industry! Read David Porter's latest article in SHALE Magazine: http://shalemag.com/2016/03/22/railroads-regulating-oil-gas/ Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatchradioshow and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

-Originally aired on 07/11/2015- Episode 23 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley are excited to have Commissioner Ryan Sitton join them in the studio. Ryan Sitton is the newest commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission and he brings energy, optimism and intelligence to the table with some help from his fellow Commissioners, David Porter and Christi Craddick. This was a highly anticipated interview and you won't want to miss it! From the Texas Railroad Commission's website: "With over 15 years of experience in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Ryan is considered a leading expert in his field. He’s been an active member of several industry groups including: The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (TAEP), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). Ryan has also served as an energy engineer expert in both regulatory and civil court cases. "Ryan is a passionate conservative committed to putting his energy expertise to work for the people of Texas. As Railroad Commissioner, Ryan is working to make the commission more efficient and effective so Texas can lead America to energy independence. Ryan understands that the Railroad Commission exists to serve the people of Texas by keeping them safe while encouraging the responsible production of our natural resources. He also understands Texas, not the EPA or other federal agencies, should be responsible for overseeing the production of our natural resources and he is committed to fighting burdensome federal interference." For more information, please visit: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/commissioners/sitton/ "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm! Photo courtesy SHALE Magazine

Howdy! Welcome to another exciting episode of the Janine Turner Radio Show! This week Janine's mind is on the upcoming Supreme Court Case regarding Obamacare, and Jenny Beth Martin is here to talk about it. Jenny Beth is a personal friend of Janine and the co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots. Next is the Exceptional Entrepreneur segment with Maureen Quinn, who has invented Maureen's Moviola Granola. Yum! Christi Craddick is here tonight. She is the daughter of former Texas Speaker of the House Jim Craddick and is a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission. Christi is here to talk about the price of oil. What does the Railroad Commission have to do with the price of oil? You have to listen to find out! David Greenblatt is here on the Reading Reasoning Corner to wrap up this month's featured book, "Killing Lincoln" by Bill O'Reilly. Finally, Janine is always excited to read your emails! Join Janine every Saturday evening from 9pm-11pm CST from her home studio at 570 KLIF-AM in Dallas, TX. You can also listen live from anywhere in the world on http://www.klif.com/. Follow Janine on Facebook and Twitter, read her columns on the Washington Examiner, follow her blogs on her website and at Constituting America, and text "Janine" to 90210 for daily news updates. See ya next week! :)

Howdy! Or should we say, "Top o' the morning to you!" Welcome to the special St. Patrick's Day edition of the Janine Turner Radio Show! First up is Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony Foundation, talking about the Left's War against Women. TX Attorney General Greg Abbott discusses the proposed Texas Voter ID law. Christie Craddock is a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission (by the way, the Railroad Commission has nothing to do with railroads! Huh? You have to listen to find out lol!). David Greenblatt is back for the Reason Reading Corner and talks about Bill O'Reilly's book "Killing Lincoln." And Janine announces the winner of the "Where's Reason" photo contest. Join Janine every Saturday from 9pm-11pm CST on her home studio at Talk Radio 570 KLIF-AM in Dallas, TX, or on KLIF.com from anywhere in the world. Follow Janine on Facebook and Twitter, her website, Constituting America, or text "Janine" to 90210 for daily updates. Happy St. Paddy's Day! :)

Official Railroad Map of Wisconsin. Railroad Commission of Wisconsin, 1912.