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Texas Commission approves over $293k in environmental violation fines
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved fines amounting to $249,607 against 15 entities for breaching state environmental regulations.
TXOGA publishes Month in Review for October
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) released its Month in Review for October on November 1, highlighting significant developments in the state's oil and natural gas sector.
Nuclear power expansion potential highlighted in new Texas research
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 2, 2024
A recent series of primers from Life:Powered highlights the potential for expanding nuclear energy in Texas.
Life:Powered director's report shows continuous growth for federal subsidies for unreliable energy
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has released an update to its comprehensive analysis of federal energy subsidies.
Texas Commission proposes new air quality permit for temporary concrete batch plants
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced a proposed non-rule air quality standard permit for temporary concrete batch plants linked to public works projects.
Texas leads the nation with highest wholesale electricity prices
By Lone Star Standard reports | Oct 31, 2024
Texas had the highest wholesale electricity prices in the U.S. over the last three years, according to a new report released by the Energy Alliance.
Texas seeks feedback on new well plugging initiative
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is set to launch the Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) and is seeking public input on its Well Prioritization Plan.
TCEQ approves $254K in fines for environmental violations
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 27, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties amounting to $174,534 against 15 entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
TXOGA President Staples praises September increase in upstream oil and natural gas employment as welcome news
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 22, 2024
Last month, upstream oil and natural gas employment in Texas increased by 800 jobs, surpassing the figures recorded in August. This information comes from new data provided by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and received by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).
TCEQ approves fines totaling $464,209 for environmental regulation breaches
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties amounting to $389,767 against 19 entities for breaching state environmental regulations. The penalties were issued in various enforcement categories, including air quality, municipal solid waste, and water quality.
TCEQ to hold stakeholder meetings on rulemaking
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 10, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will conduct a series of stakeholder meetings to gather informal comments on rulemaking and the state plan for existing crude oil and natural gas facilities.
TCEQ schedules stakeholder meetings for feedback on environmental regulations
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 9, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has scheduled stakeholder meetings for November 6, 14, and 20, 2024. These meetings aim to gather informal comments on proposed rulemaking and insights regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed model rule. The focus will be on potential impacts on individuals, communities, and regulated entities.
TXOGA, PBPA, TAEP jointly praise Permian Basin Reliability Plan
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 27, 2024
The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA), and the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (TAEP) praised the Public Utility Commission of Texas’s (PUC) approval of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan in a joint statement.
Report: Federal Energy Subsidies Driving the Energy Transition in the U.S., Texas
By Lone Star Standard reports | Sep 9, 2024
The shift in electric generation from fossil fuels to wind and solar is being driven by a disparity in federal energy subsidies, according to a new study.
PUC picks 17 projects for Texas Energy Fund loans, lawmakers push back
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 6, 2024
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has named the 17 projects to proceed in the application review process for the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) In-ERCOT Generation Loan program.
Take Care of Texas launches new ambassador program for educators
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 31, 2024
Take Care of Texas is launching a new Ambassador Program and has selected 15 educators to participate this school year. The goal is to equip these educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program among colleagues and administrators.
Texas Association of Manufacturers praises efforts to bolster grid reliability
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 30, 2024
Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tony Bennett praised "the work of the Texas legislature and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and staff to bolster grid reliability and expand dispatchable generation in our growing state."
Bitcoin mining company opens new data center in North Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 30, 2024
Bitcoin mining company Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has announced that its Rowdy Data Center is now operational.
Senator Cruz on Bitcoin mining: “an opportunity in real time to enhance the resiliency of our grid’
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 26, 2024
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has, again, voiced his support for Bitcoin mining in Texas, citing the state's abundant energy resources and entrepreneurial spirit as key advantages, among other reasons.
TXOGA reports 1,600 boost in July upstream oil and natural gas employment
By Lone Star Standard | Aug 18, 2024
The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) announced that July saw upstream oil and natural gas employment increase by 1,600 compared to the previous month. The development, citing new data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), followed an upward revision of June employment, which is now reported to have increased by 1,400 upstream jobs.
