The Railroad Commission of Texas reported on May 4, 2026, that the state produced 117,594,204 barrels of crude oil and 965,082,964 thousand cubic feet of natural gas during February 2026, drawn from 154,393 oil wells and 83,679 gas wells operating across the state.
The Texas electric grid is currently operating at the intersection of a historic energy transition and an unprecedented surge in demand.
Texas Grid Bracing for Massive Demand Growth In a recent episode of Texas Talks: Future of Texas series, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas and Texas 2036’s Jeremy Mazur detailed the state's strategy to maintain grid reliability amid a projected doubling of electricity demand over the next decade.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) filed a preliminary long-term load forecast on April 15, 2026, projecting that electricity demand in the region could reach approximately 367,790 MW by 2032.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) announced on March 26 a collaboration with The University of Texas at Austin to study how inverter-based technologies, such as those used in solar, wind, and battery storage systems, can enhance grid reliability.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) announced on March 26 a collaboration with The University of Texas at Austin to study how inverter-based technologies, such as those used in solar, wind, and battery storage systems, can enhance grid reliability.
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas has announced a new survey to examine the water usage of data centers and virtual currency mining facilities.
State Representative Ellen Troxclair has announced that plans for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Comfort, Texas, have been canceled.
Will Metcalf, representative for Texas House District 16, expressed concerns in a letter to the Railroad Commission regarding the proposal to locate four Blackfin compressor stations near Conroe businesses and neighborhoods.
The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has reported an increase in employment within the state's upstream oil and gas sector.