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Coverage of the Texas electric grid and energy sector -- ERCOT reliability, generation capacity, rising power demand, rates, and the policy decisions shaping how the state keeps the lights on.

TXOGA reports 2,200-job increase in Texas upstream oil and gas sector in May

The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has reported an increase in employment within the state's upstream oil and gas sector.

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July 22, 2025 at 4:15 pm CDT

Economy Energy Grid & Power

TXOGA announces Texas oil and gas adds 4,500 jobs in first half despite June drop

The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has reported that despite a reduction of 2,700 upstream jobs in June, the state's oil and gas industry saw an overall increase of 4,500 jobs during the first half of the year.

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