Texas Oil & Gas Association

TXOGA applauds actions taken by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to advance Texas Energy Fund projects. TXOGA President Todd Staples said, in part: “Upon initial review of the 17 projects representing nearly 10,000 MW in potential new generation, TXOGA applauds the PUC for their consideration of diverse geographic siting locations, load growth regions, and transmission constraints. New generation projects, as well as the development of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, are crucial steps toward ensuring that Texas can meet its future energy demands while maintaining grid stability and supporting continued economic growth across the state.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dm_tBGqP

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Texas Workforce Commission indicate that direct employment and wages in the oil and natural gas industry saw continued growth in 2024 according to the latest chartbook by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Employment grew to 494,593 jobs, while industry wages eclipsed $20.8 billion in Q1 2024, reflecting 2.1% year-over-year (y/y) job growth and 6.5% y/y wage growth, indicating wage pressures amid a relatively tight labor market. In addition, two-thirds of the job growth occurred in upstream and support services, while another quarter of the job growth occurred in pipeline transportation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxaYtwiN

In the latest episode of TXOGA Talks, TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman walks us through the relationship between geopolitics and the ongoing interest rate discussions. Tune into the full episode to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_KQtPUT

TXOGA and the TXOGA Insurance Agency last week partnered with the Permian Road Safety Coalition to host their latest Road Safety Luncheon Series in Andrews, Texas. Participants heard from TXOGA President Todd Staples, TXOGA Insurance Agency President Neal Carlton, PRSC Executive Director Ellen K. Ramsey, former House Speaker Tom Craddick, Senator Kevin Sparks and others on the importance of stakeholder collaboration and adoption of safety best practices to reduce crashes and fatalities in the Permian Basin. “Safety is paramount in the oil and natural gas industry, and the work of the PRSC is instrumental in reducing crashes and fatalities in the Permian region,” said Staples. “By fostering increased collaboration between industry and government stakeholders to promote safe driving best practices, the PRSC is making our communities safer while also helping to ensure that Texas’ natural resources can continue being produced responsibly for years to come.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaqt8MgQ

We are back this week on TXOGA Talks with an awesome energy economics breakdown with Dean Foreman, Ph.D.! It is always interesting to see what the driving factors are for prices and how important the Texas oil and natural gas industry is to our world's economy! I hope you'll download today and listen! #txlege #oilandgas #energy #economics

TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. told the Midland Reporter-Telegram that Permian oil output of 6.3 million barrels per day this year, and projected output of 6.6 million barrels a day in 2025, per EIA figures, “essentially equals the total US oil production from just 12 years ago — 6.5 million barrels a day in 2012.” According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, since early 2023, the Permian region has had more active rigs than the rest of the Lower 48 states and has continued to complete hundreds of wells or prepare them for production each month. In the Permian, increased rates of production from new completions are offsetting existing wells’ production declines and leading to higher crude oil and natural gas output. “A new well in the Permian Basin today is initially over 20% more productive than it was a year ago — and 11 times more productive than it was in 2012.”

📊 TXOGA Chartbook Update - Week of August 26, 2024 🔹U.S. economic indicators steadied. Following weaker signals in the previous week, consumer sentiment saw a slight rise from July in the University of Michigan's preliminary August survey. Business conditions, as measured by the ADS Index from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, stabilized in the latest weekly readings. Yields on high-yield corporate bonds fell by another 0.2% week-over-week (w/w) to 13.3%, while 30-day Fed Funds futures remained steady at 5.0%. 🔹Oil market fundamentals tightened. Global crude oil prices eased with the potential for a Gaza ceasefire agreement, which could reduce Middle East geopolitical tensions. However, U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 4.6 million barrels w/w due to solid demand and exports, more than offsetting record-high domestic crude oil production of 13.4 million barrels per day (mb/d), according to Energy Information Administration (EIA) data for the week ending August 16. Near-term futures prices near $75 per barrel remain aligned with their historical mean. 🔹As U.S. natural gas storage resumed increases, prices slipped. Domestic natural gas prices had been supported by inventory withdrawals as of August 9, but prices fell to $2.06 per million Btu (mmBtu) by August 23. This decline followed a strong 1.1% w/w increase in natural gas inventories, which reached 3.29 trillion cubic feet. Notably, U.S. natural gas inventories have steadily fallen relative to their 5-year range for seven consecutive weeks, and natural gas futures prices as of August 23 for December delivery were 54% higher than those for next month’s delivery. 🔹 As highlighted in the Chart of the Week, Texas oil and natural gas industry direct employment grew to 494,593, while industry wages eclipsed $20.8 billion in Q1 2024, according to data released this month by the Census Bureau and Texas Workforce Commission. These figures reflect 2.1% year-over-year (y/y) job growth and 6.5% y/y wage growth, indicating wage pressures amid a relatively tight labor market. For detailed insights and analysis, please visit the TXOGA Chartbook at: https://lnkd.in/g8tSBmUm #TexasOilAndGas #EconomicOutlook #OilMarket #NaturalGas #EnergyTrends #MarketInsights #Business #Economics #Productivity #QuantitativeAnalysis #Strategy #Innovation #Inflation #Prices #Markets #Data

Episode 13 of TXOGA Talks is now available! Tune in for an insightful discussion on the latest economic trends with TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman. https://lnkd.in/gaSXZD8V

Over the past week, ERCOT set a new all-time peak demand record. Despite this, natural gas helped keep Texans cool amid the summer heat by carrying the load, providing 52% of electricity generation during the peak demand and high demand periods. #txlege #txenergy

The Texas oil and natural gas industry is at a place where technological advancements and shifting policies are converging. While production efficiency is soaring, upstream employment has been volatile. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) initially reported a decrease of 2,000 upstream oil and natural gas jobs in June, which marked the fifth decline in the last six months. However, this was later revised by TWC to reflect a gain of 1,400 jobs in June, along with an increase of 1,600 jobs in July. Even with this revision and the jobs gained in July, at 194,100 total upstream jobs, compared to the same month last year, July 2024 jobs were down by 4,900, or 2.5%. To sustain Texas’s position as a leader in energy production, policy decisions must strike a balance between encouraging industry growth and addressing environmental and regulatory concerns. Read more: https://lnkd.in/denTJdmr