Congress, Look at Texas for the Facts on Fracking

By John Tintera

AUSTIN, Texas (May 17, 2019)—On Thursday, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold a hearing to investigate whether oil and gas drilling causes water pollution. It's a very important topic. If drilling pollutes our drinking water, new restrictions would obviously be needed to safeguard public health.

Texas Fuels the World: An Open Letter to All American Energy Consumers

AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 14, 2019)—Oil and gas exports from Texas’ hydrocarbon reservoirs are a rock-solid guarantee that America’s light switches work, computers hum, and our paychecks are more secure. Texas hydrocarbon energy fuels the world, making our lives safer and more prosperous. Our hydrocarbon energy and technology can—and will—help today and tomorrow the one billion people worldwide that live in energy poverty.

Texas Alliance Student Membership Program Sponsored by Basic Energy Services

AUSTIN, Texas (Dec. 1, 2018)—Hello all new and returning members, 

My name is Jamie Weber and I am very excited to join the Alliance as the new Student and Young Professional Coordinator to help grow the next generation of energy professionals.

Oil Field Steel Import Quotas Are the Wrong Solution

By John Tintera, President, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers

AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 1, 2018)—Negotiators with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) may be preparing to recommend import quotas on the specialized steel that comes from Mexico and Canada.

This is a bad idea rife with unintended consequences.