One of the oil and natural gas industry’s near-term priorities was passage of a U.S. Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) methane venting and flaring rule. The CRA provides a streamlined process for Congress to disapprove of a federal rule adopted in the...
In the field of economic development, the new watchword has become “sustainability” in all of its many manifestations. Even so, most mainstream economists — and their attendant economic models — fail to appreciate the bigger picture of what really makes an economy thrive for the long term. In the...
Recently, Greek yogurt has become an essential household staple. Here’s why: it’s higher in protein, lower in sugar and lower in lactose than traditional yogurts, making it lactose-intolerant friendly and more nutrient-dense. H-E-B Select Ingredients Plain Greek Yogurt has a hefty 23 grams of protein per serving! Greek yogurt...
There is a time for planning and a time for action. As the 85th Texas Legislative Session wound down this past month, it took action and passed Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 26 out of both the House and the Senate in a bipartisan effort to highlight Texans’ concerns about...
On the south side of San Antonio, you’ll find a 1,200-acre wildlife refuge. Every year, thousands of visitors from across the world flock to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center to catch a glimpse of the 340 species of birds migrating through. American white pelicans, northern cardinals, painted buntings, black-necked stilts,...
Wayne Christian TX Railroad Commissioner
The Railroad Commission of Texas: A Century of Leadership in Oil and Gas Regulation
In many ways, the story of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is the story of the last century of America’s oil and gas industry. In part, that’s because 2017 marks the...
When and where does leadership start? It begins in childhood and develops throughout a lifetime. One’s values and belief systems form the behaviors they bring to leadership. Their self-esteem and self-image play a huge role in the confidence they project. Business acumen, critical thinking and experience contribute to their...
Colorado’s oil and natural gas regulations have been under assault for years by national environmental activist groups. It started with local oil and gas bans, followed by statewide ballot initiatives, and then anti-industry bills in the state Legislature.
The activists have also used litigation to support their campaign, and in...
The WEN National Conference took place in Houston at the Marriott Marquis Houston April 26–28. Bringing together more than 500 participants from across the country and from multiple disciplines in the energy industry, the conference showcased relevant topics focusing on the theme Energy Resilience: Refueling Innovation.
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Below, you’ll find the Business our July/August 2017 issue of SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine featuring Wayne Christian, the newest elected Commissioner for the Texas Railroad Commission. Read his inspiring story below and feel free to read any of our previous magazines by going to our Magazine Issues page.
https://issuu.com/shalemagazine/docs/shale_julyaug17_digital
