EnergyFederalEPA Halts Permian Basin Ozone Regulation Effort After Pushback from Texas Officials
Brad JohnsonJanuary 6, 2023
Abbott previously alleged the administration had based its investigation on faulty ozone data.
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EducationEnergyFederalHealthcareIssuesInfrastructure, Energy, Education Mark Legislative Priority Issues for West Texas as Session Nears
Matt StringerJanuary 3, 2023
With the Texas Legislature about to convene, issues relating to infrastructure, oil and gas, and education will be among those most watched by West Texans.
EnergyHealthcareLocal NewsPermian Basin ‘Strategic Partnership’ Invests Millions to Improve Health Care
Matt StringerOctober 7, 2022
A non-profit coalition of major energy industry companies is exploring multiple options to expand quality healthcare options in the Permian Basin.
EnergyStatewide NewsBiden EPA Using Faulty Emissions Data to Justify Permian Basin Regulation, Gov. Abbott Alleges
Brad JohnsonAugust 25, 2022
With a prospective redesignation from the EPA on the horizon, the Texas governor is going on the offensive against the federal government.
EnergyFederalEPA to Conduct Flyover Inspections in Permian Basin for Oil and Gas Emissions
Brad JohnsonAugust 4, 2022
The inspections began this month and will continue through mid-August.
Energy‘War on Fossil Fuels’ Drives Uncertainty Among Texas Oil and Gas Producers
Brad JohnsonJune 29, 2022
Oil and gas producers place much of the blame for their industry's turmoil with the federal government, and most notably with President Biden.
EnergyFederalEPA Announces New Methane Emissions Rule Aimed at Reducing Flaring
Brad JohnsonNovember 2, 2021
The rule must first pass a 60-day public comment period before going into effect.
EnergyConocoPhillips Buys Shell’s Permian Basin Operations for $9.5 Billion
Brad JohnsonSeptember 27, 2021
The acquisition places ConocoPhillips among the top drilling companies in the Permian Basin.
EnergyIssuesStatewide NewsAdvocacy Groups Fuel Opposition to Permian Highway Pipeline
Mark LisheronMay 11, 2020
150 miles of construction have been completed on Kinder Morgan's planned 430-mile pipeline, but lawsuits from advocacy groups and local entities keep coming.
EnergyStatewide NewsEnvironmental Group Ramps Up Complaints Against TCEQ Despite Flaring Intensity Improvements in Permian Basin
Brad JohnsonMarch 10, 2020
Following a New York Times investigation on methane emissions in the Permian Basin, The Texan analyzed accusations from an environmental group against TCEQ. Here's what we found.