10.20.2020
TPA RELEASES UPDATED STUDY SHOWING THE ENORMOUS ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF TEXAS PIPELINES
Through ongoing operations and construction in 2019 alone, the Texas oil and gas pipeline industry provided more than $48.6 billion in economic impact, supported more than 238,000 high-paying jobs, contributed an additional $29.3 billion in additional gross state product, and injected more than $2.7 billion in state and local government revenues, according to a newly […]
06.18.2020
IN THE PIPELINE SUMMER EDITION 2020
The Summer 2020 edition of In the Pipeline is here with the latest news and information about the Texas midstream industry. Read how TPA members supported their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest on Nationwide Permit 12, how proration was rejected in Texas and much more.
06.08.2020
CHAIRMAN CRADDICK ON HOW PIPELINES DELIVER PROSPERITY TO HIS TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT
In the first of our Legislative Outreach series, State Rep. Tom Craddick (R-Midland), who is Chairman of the Land & Resource Management Committee, discusses the importance of the oil and gas industry to his district.
06.04.2020
TPA’S COMMENTS TO RRC ON MOTION FOR COMMISSION TO DETERMINE REASONABLE MARKET DEMAND FOR OIL IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
TPA opposes the request to suddenly begin restricting the crude oil supply in Texas, instead of allowing the market to correct the supply imbalance, as it will do.
03.31.2020
TEXAS OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY LAUNCHES COALITION TO DEVELOP INDUSTRY-LED SOLUTIONS TO FLARING AND METHANE EMISSIONS
An alliance of Texas oil and natural gas trade associations, along with nearly 40 Texas energy companies, today announced they have formed a coalition to work together on environmental progress. Focused on industry-led solutions to minimize flaring and methane emissions, the Texas Methane and Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) will collectively identify and promote operational and environmental recommended practices.
03.25.2020
UPDATED TPA STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
“In the guidance it has issued specifically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – which is a department of Homeland Security – has advised that the energy industry is part of the critical infrastructure workforce, including pipelines and related facilities. Workers who are needed to keep the supplies […]
03.16.2020
TPA’s STATEMENT ON CORONOVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)
“Texas pipeline companies are taking the necessary precautions to protect their industry employees and to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This includes incorporating work-at-home policies when possible and encouraging workers to follow the hygiene habits recommended by healthcare professionals and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TPA and the industry are […]
02.10.2020
IN THE PIPELINE WINTER 2020 EDITION
The Winter 2020 edition of In The Pipeline is here. In this issue, there are informative articles relating to cutbacks in environmental regulations, Railroad Commission rules updates and a guest column on pipeline incident prevention.
02.10.2020
TPA’S FINAL COMMENTS ON RRC CHAPTER 8 REVISIONS
The RRC has adopted new Chapter 8 Pipeline Safety Regulations. TPA filed written comments with suggested revisions to the proposed regulations. Read more here
01.13.2020
DON BALDRIDGE REELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS PIPELINE ASSOCIATION
Don Baldridge was reelected as Chairman of the Texas Pipeline Association on January 10, 2020. Read more here