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Tall grass in the middle of the desert? You’d better believe it. An RRC-authorized produced-water treatment pilot project is showing great results.
Last week, we had the honor of touring the site with Texas House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Cody Harris.
The RRC is honored to receive the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) Chair’s Stewardship Award in the Energy Education category.
RRC Executive Director Wei Wang and Communications Director Maddison Jaureguito accepted the award on behalf of the Commission.
The award recognizes the RRC’s Office of Public Engagement and Communications Division for its commitment to educating the public about oil and natural gas and the many ways it impacts everyday life through accessible, transparent information and meaningful public engagement.
The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission kicked off its annual conference today!
Commissioner Jim Wright and RRC leadership attended this afternoon’s opening session, where Wright delivered an update on Texas’ oil and gas regulatory efforts.
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Build a rewarding career in public service while making a difference for Texans.
Explore our current job openings and apply today!
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A look at energy production in East Texas!
This week's #FromTheFieldFriday photo features a drilling site in San Augustine County, offering a glimpse of oil and gas operations in the region.
#ThrowbackThursday
A look back at a natural gas well in the Texas Panhandle Gas Field in 1940.
One of the country's largest natural gas fields, the Panhandle Gas Field, played an important role in developing Texas' natural gas industry.
Staff from across the RRC participated in a Continuity of Operations exercise led by the Safety and Emergency Management team today.
The RRC issued 759 drilling permits in September. Each application was reviewed to ensure safe and responsible oil and gas development across Texas.
That means strong oversight on how and where oil and gas is produced.
For more information visit rrc.texas.gov/news/texas-dri…
The event was a great opportunity to share more about the RRC’s role in Texas and continue building connections with communities across the state.
Texas oil and natural gas production fuels more than just the economy; it powers our communities and daily life!
In July, the top-producing counties were:
Crude Oil: Martin | Midland | Upton
Natural Gas: Webb | Reeves | Midland
The RRC monitors production to make sure it’s done safely and responsibly. Read more about it by visiting rrc.texas.gov/news/texas-oil…
#FromTheField📸
From scenic landscapes to oil and gas sites, RRC staff travel across Texas carrying out the agency's mission.
This week’s #ThrowbackThursday takes us back to the RRC’s Engineering Division office in the early 1900s.
At a time when every record was created, filed and retrieved by hand, RRC engineers helped document and support Texas' growing energy industry.
In this episode, Keith M., project manager for the RRC’s State Managed Plugging Program, joins us to discuss how wells become orphaned, the plugging process and our agency’s record-breaking year of well-plugging efforts.
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