Episode 13: Economics Overview

08/26/24 • 34 min

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Dean Foreman, Chief Economist, for his “Foreman’s Four” where he highlights four items about energy and economics that everyone should know. In addition, they discuss the effects of global geopolitics on supply and demand, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and how production has increased despite lower upstream employment numbers and rig counts, due to increased use of AI and process efficiencies.

TXOGA: Economic Insights: TXOGA's economic insights serve as a vital reference for our members as well as those who are interested in understanding data which tell the story of what’s happening with the economy as well as oil and gas markets at the Texas, U.S. and global levels.

TXOGA: Energy Economic Analysis Highlights Texas Energy Records Through July 2024

TXOGA: Energy Economic Analysis Highlights Texas Energy Records Through July 2024

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Episode 12: Oil & Gas Road Trip

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Jay B Sauceda, a successful entrepreneur, connoisseur of all things Texan, and the recently named host of the legendary show Texas Country Reporter. They discuss the indispensable role of oil and gas in making summer travel possible and highlight fun “can’t miss” oil and gas museums in Texas to visit with the family. Also in this episode, Jay B shares stories from his travels chronicling the Lone Star State, including details of the different geographies, cultures, and people he’s met along the way.

TXOGA: List of Recommended Museums Across Texas Featuring Oil and Gas to Visit

Texas Country Reporter: “Hop in and travel” with the Texas Country Reporter on a road trip to discover the uplifting stories and must-see destinations in the Lone Star State. In weekly episodes, you’ll meet oddball collectors, thought-provoking artists, and everyday heroes making the world a better place.

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Episode 14: Fueling Texas Education: Part 1

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, are joined by Representative Brad Buckley (R-Killeen), the Chairman of the House Public Education Committee. Todd and Shana discuss innovative programs and public partnerships by TXOGA member companies to help foster student interest in STEM education. In addition, Chairman Buckley explains Texas’ public education system and highlights the work being done by his Committee and the Texas House to establish high quality teaching materials that ensure Texas students have not only what they need to learn, but to succeed in the classroom.
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