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Bee County Judge Stephanie Moreno Named Executive Director of the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable: News Release

January 4, 2020

SAN ANTONIO—South Texas native and Bee County Judge Stephanie Moreno has been named Executive Director of the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER). Moreno will continue to fulfill her duties as Bee County Judge upon her resignation until a new judge can be appointed.

“South Texas has seen tremendous growth and increased opportunity thanks to the oil and natural gas industry, which is a trusted partner to our communities when it comes to economic development, community strength and environmental progress,” Moreno said. “It is an honor to have been selected for this position and I look forward to furthering my work with communities, leaders and residents in the Eagle Ford and the Rio Grande Valley as STEER continues to serve as a strong voice for the oil and natural gas industry in South Texas.”

“Judge Moreno has represented South Texas well as an effective and highly regarded leader. As executive director, her experience and leadership will serve the STEER members well during this pivotal time in our state’s energy industry,” said Teddy Carter, chairman of STEER’s Governing Council.

“Texas is fortunate to have robust oil and natural gas operations that contribute so much to community development, provide hundreds of thousands of jobs and support our schools and roads through billions of dollars paid in taxes and royalties every year. Judge Moreno brings a hands-on approach to meeting the needs of the communities in production areas, understands that economic development is an ongoing process and that collaboration is needed at every level. I look forward to her continued leadership,” added Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).

Moreno was appointed Bee County Judge on May 11, 2015 by a unanimous vote of the Bee County Commissioners’ Court. Prior to her appointment to County Judge, she was an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of General Counsel in the Child Support Division under Greg Abbott. During her tenure as Bee County Judge, Moreno served as the President of the South Texas Judges and Commissioners Association. Moreno is a 2001 graduate of A.C. Jones High School in Beeville. She attended Coastal Bend College and received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Texas State University. She completed her doctorate of Juris Prudence in 2011 at Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, Massachusetts, and is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas.

 

About STEER (South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable)

STEER is the leading Eagle Ford Shale resource in the region and is the primary coordinator for communication and public advocacy surrounding the oil and natural gas industry in South Texas. STEER serves as the bridge connecting the industry and communities throughout South Texas to ensure positive collaboration and communication surrounding the activities associated with energy production in the Eagle Ford Shale and Rio Grande Valley. In 2018, the boards of STEER and TXOGA approved the merger of STEER into TXOGA. The merger was finalized on January 1, 2020.

 

Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for October 2019: RRC

Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for October 2019 came from 173,371 oil wells and 86,879 gas wells.

The RRC reports that from November 2018 to October 2019, total Texas reported production was 1.438 billion barrels of crude oil and 9.6 trillion cubic feet of total gas. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately by the RRC.

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RRC Year In Review Recounts Accomplishments: News Release

December 20, 2019

The Railroad Commission of Texas today released its 2019 Year in Review highlighting the regulatory agency’s accomplishments during the past year. The Year in Review outlines the Commission’s successes in achieving the highest standard of service by modernizing processes, enhancing transparency and exceeding performance expectations.

Throughout 2019, the Commission enhanced its protection of public safety and our natural resources while maintaining strong regulatory oversight. The Commission plugged orphan wells at an historic rate, launched the RRC Online Inspection Lookup application and began transitioning data from an antiquated mainframe system to a modern, cloud-based platform. The 2019 Year in Review details these accomplishments and many more with video, photos, infographics and links to additional information. The Year in Review can be found here.

The Commission regulates oil and gas exploration and production, pipeline safety, surface mining, natural gas utilities and alternative fuels.

The Railroad Commission encourages everyone to share the 2019 Year in Review using the hashtag #TxRRC….
 

Save the Dates: RRC Hosts Regulatory Forums in Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, Houston and Midland: News Release

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) will host one-day Regulatory Forums throughout the state this spring.

  • January 22, 2020 — Corpus Christi
  • February 4, 2020 — Houston
  • March 5, 2020 — Fort Worth
  • April 1, 2020 — Midland
  • April 2, 2020 — Midland

The RRC is hosting these forums to educate and train energy industry representatives on a variety of topics, including:

  • drilling permitting;
  • completions;
  • Form P-16, Acreage Designation;
  • injection well permitting; and
  • pipeline permitting.

The registration fee is $100 per person. For additional event information, visit the RRC website at http://www.rrc.texas.gov/oil-gas/oil-gas-workshops-and-seminars/.