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ExxonMobil Beaumont, Texas refinery to expand ultra-low sulfur fuels production

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Installation of selective cat naphtha hydrofining unit is Beaumont refinery’s second expansion in a year BEAUMONT, Texas – ExxonMobil plans to increase production of ultra-low sulfur fuels at its Beaumont refinery by approximately 40,000 barrels per day, strengthening its integrated downstream portfolio and meeting strict new environmental standards from EPA, the company announced in a press release. Construction is scheduled during […]

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Texas lost industrial jobs for first time since oil rout began

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Houston still ranks #1 in manufacturing jobs, with 259,720 workers, but down 4.1% as oil prices fall over past two years Manufacturing employment in Texas declined for the first time since the recession, reports the 2016 Texas Manufacturers Register®. According to MNI’s industrial database, manufacturers in Texas shed 7,379 jobs, or a half per cent, between

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Val Verde Basin in Texas holds 5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas

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The Lone Star State provides over a quarter of the nation’s natural gas reserves by Fay Fitzsimons, EnergyInDepth Everything is bigger in Texas, including natural gas reserves. The nation’s energy leader has expanded its natural gas reserves by an additional 5 trillion cubic feet, according to a recent US Geological Survey (USGS) report. The report

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West Texas E3 Summit Aug. 10-11 brings together energy industry, educators

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Jason Latimer, judge on the popular Syfy TV show, “Wizard Wars,” one of featured speakers at E3 Summit Abilene, Texas – With the oil and gas economy on the upswing after two years of low oil prices, businesses and educators are gathering to discuss the future of students in the West Texas energy industry at the E3 Summit. The

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Texas Railroad Commission chair criticizes Obama, EPA federal overreach

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Porter’s testimony focused on EPA methane emission rules, Clean Power Plan, and mercury and air toxics standards WASHINGTON, D.C. – Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter says new technology and market forces are more effective for reducing emissions and pollution than onerous federal regulations, speaking before the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy

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Federal Reserve of Dallas: Oil and gas slump moderates, outlook improves

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Expected E&P capital spending in 2017 jumped 40 points to 25.4, suggesting producers are boosting CAPEX Business activity improved in the second quarter, according to oil and gas executives responding to a recent Dallas Fed Energy Survey. The business activity index—the survey’s broadest measure of sentiment among Eleventh District energy firms—turned positive at 13.8, up sharply

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West Texas bedrock liquids handling facility opened by Prism Midstream

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Prism Midstream has executed definitive agreements with ELTM, L.P. and Texon LP among others for capacity BEDFORD, Texas – Prism Midstream LLC announced it began accepting NGL’s and condensate at the Bedrock Liquids Handling Facility in Crockett County, Texas in May. The facility handles both on-spec and off-spec NGLs and off-spec condensate. The facility has been

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