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Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for May 2019
June 12, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 1,050 original drilling permits in May 2019 compared 1,243 in May 2018. The May 2019 total included 931 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 17 to re-enter plugged well bores and 102 for re-completions of existing well Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for March 2019
June 10, 2019
AUSTIN –– Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for March 2019 came from 174,582 oil wells and 89,335 gas wells.
Read More...RRC Commissioners Assess Nearly $600,000 in Penalties
June 06, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $592,569 in fines involving 182 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Releases 2019 Energy Market Outlook
June 05, 2019
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today released his 2019 Energy Market Outlook. The Outlook is an in-depth analysis of current global energy markets and predictions for the remainder of the year and into 2020. With more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and as the first engineer to serve on the Commission in 50 years, Sitton has spent his career carefully studying global energy markets.
Read More...Chairman Craddick Applauds Legislature for Prioritizing Railroad Commission Funding - FY 2020-21 Budget Includes Additional Inspectors, IT Upgrades
May 28, 2019
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today thanked the 86th Texas Legislature for prioritizing the important role the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) plays in keeping the state’s citizens and natural resources safe. Read More...
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $300,000 in Penalties
May 23, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $301,069 in fines involving 163 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for April 2019
May 13, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 909 original drilling permits in April 2019 compared 1,221 in April 2018. The April 2019 total included 802 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 14 to re-enter plugged well bores and 93 for re-completions of existing well bores. The breakdown of well types for those permits is 212 oil, 62 gas, 574 oil or gas, 45 injection, two service and 14 other Read More...
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $300,000 in Penalties
May 09, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $302,152 in fines involving 152 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Mining Operator Receives Annual National Mine Reclamation Award - Creates Wildlife Habitat from Mined Acreage
May 06, 2019
A Texas coal company recognized by Railroad Commissioners for transforming mined acreage into wildlife habitat has now received a national award. The Interstate Mining Compact Commission selected the Sabine Mining Co. for its Annual National Mine Reclamation Award in the Coal Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for February 2019
May 03, 2019
Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for February 2019 came from 176,327 oil wells and 88,212 gas wells.
Read More...RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $533,000 in Penalties
April 25, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $533,694 in fines involving 157 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Addresses EarthX 2019
April 25, 2019
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton has a double-header speaking role at EarthX 2019. He will address the opening ceremony and deliver remarks on LNG exports. Both appearances occur on Friday.
Read More...Commissioner Sitton Addresses Bay Area Economic Partnership
April 25, 2019
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke to the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Wednesday afternoon. Commissioner Sitton stressed the Bay Area’s critical and central role in Texas’ energy dominance. Commissioner Sitton also spoke on his goal of keeping energy reliable, affordable and as clean Read More...
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $203,000 in Penalties
April 12, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $203,375 in fines involving 150 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for March 2019
April 12, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 1,137 original drilling permits in March 2019 compared 1,220 in March 2018. The March 2019 total included 1,005 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 14 to re-enter plugged well bores and 118 for re-completions of existing well bores. The breakdown of well types for those permits is 315 oil, 69 gas, 688 oil or gas, 56 injection, one service and eight other permits. Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for January 2019
April 02, 2019
Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for January 2019 came from 175,056 oil wells and 89,379 gas wells.
Read More...ICYMI: RRC Op-Ed On 100 Years of Regulating Tx Oil & Gas
April 01, 2019
ICYMI: Yesterday, March 31, 2019 marked the 100-year anniversary of the Railroad Commission being given oversight of Texas’ oil and gas industry.
Read More...RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $520,000 in Penalties
March 28, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $520,394 in fines involving 321 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for February 2019
March 08, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 961 original drilling permits in February 2019 compared 1,097 in February 2018. Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for December 2018
March 08, 2019
Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for December 2018 came from 179,434 oil wells and 89,562 gas wells. Read More...
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $589,500 in Penalties
February 28, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $589,537 in fines involving 199 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
RRC Chairman Craddick and PUC Chairman Walker Working to Ensure Availability of Natural Gas for Electric Service this Summer
February 27, 2019
Feb. 27, 2019, Austin, TX – In anticipation of high electricity demand across Texas this summer, key state agencies are taking steps now to enhance coordination between natural gas pipelines, natural gas-fueled electric generation plants, and the electric utilities that provide electric service to the pipelines, generation plants, and other customers. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) are working together to make sure gas-fueled power plants have the natural gas they need for electricity generation.
Read More...Railroad Commission of Texas Presents 2019 Reclamation Award - Sabine Mining Co. Creates Wildlife Habitat from Mined Acreage
February 26, 2019
Texas Railroad Commissioners today awarded the Sabine Mining Co. the Commission’s 2019 Reclamation Award. The operator was recognized for restoring more than 3,400 contiguous acres of Harrison County, mined land into native grass habitat for bobwhite quail, grassland songbirds, Monarch butterflies, pollinating insects and Read More...
RRC Hosts Texas House Energy Resources Committee
February 25, 2019
Members of the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Energy Resources, chaired by Rep. Chris Paddie, visited the Railroad Commission’s Austin offices today for an agency tour and briefing on operations. Read More...
Chairman Craddick Welcomes Australian Delegation to Railroad Commission
February 12, 2019
AUSTIN - Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today welcomed a delegation from Australia to the Railroad Commission headquarters in Austin.
Chairman Craddick explained to the group how the Texas Railroad Commission provides a sound regulatory foundation for the Texas energy industry while also protecting public safety and the environment.
Read More...RRC Launches New Feature on Public GIS Map Viewer - New Radius Tool Makes Well Info in Defined Area Faster to Access
February 12, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas’ Public Geographic Information System (GIS) Map Viewer can now display data for multiple wells in a defined radius area set by a user.
Read More...Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for January 2019
February 08, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,196 original drilling permits in January 2019 compared to 1,166 in January 2018. Read More...
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $355,000 in Penalties
February 07, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $355,976 in fines involving 202 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for November 2018
February 04, 2019
Production for November 2018 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas is 90,204,039 barrels of crude oil and 634,859,071 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells. Read More...
Railroad Commission Launches “Boots on the Ground” Oil & Gas Inspector Training
February 04, 2019
Continuing its culture of learning, the Railroad Commission of Texas today launches its first-ever new inspector training school—"Boots on the Ground.” This training will focus on new oil and gas inspectors with less than two years tenure at the RRC. The school will ensure inspectors have a clear understanding of the agency’s inspection process, oil and gas rules and necessary technical knowledge to provide consistent enforcement Read More...
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $1 Million in Penalties
January 25, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,206,465 in fines involving 290 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ conference this week. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline Read More...
Railroad Commission Launches Texas’ First Online Searchable Database of Oil & Gas Inspection and Enforcement Data - RRC Online Inspection Lookup Available 24/7
January 23, 2019
Today, the Railroad Commission of Texas launched its RRC Online Inspection Lookup (OIL) tool for searching statewide oil and gas inspection and enforcement information, including notices of violation and intentions to sever leases. For the first time in RRC history, RRC OIL allows anyone, anywhere at any time to search online records of oil and gas well inspections and violations.
Read More...Commissioner Ryan Sitton Addresses Leaders in the Making at “Impact Pasadena”
January 11, 2019
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton spoke to aspiring leaders in government and business today at a Chamber of Commerce forum in Pasadena. Commissioner Sitton gave his ideas on leadership in government, community and business.
Read More...Commissioner Christian Rebuts Climate Catastrophists Call for Government Overregulation
January 10, 2019
A coalition of climate catastrophists, led by Environment Texas, sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott demanding immediate action to reduce emissions and combat what they claim is man-made climate change.
In response, Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian penned a letter to the Governor applauding him for his work on energy and environmental issues and the key role it has played in ensuring American energy dominance. Read More...Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for December 2018
January 09, 2019
The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 811 original drilling permits in December 2018 compared to 885 in December 2017. Read More...
Commissioner Ryan Sitton Welcomes New Staff Member
January 09, 2019
Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton today announced the addition of Bryan Preston to his Austin staff. Preston serves as director of public affairs. Read More...
Chairman Craddick Announces Staff Changes
January 02, 2019
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today announced Jason Modglin as the new Director of Public Affairs for the Chairman’s office. Read More...
