#FromTheField
Sunflowers in full bloom and a pumpjack hard at work!
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Railroad Commission of Texas
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Railroad Commission of Texas
@txrrc
Official X account for the Railroad Commission of Texas. The RRC has jurisdiction over oil & gas, surface mining, pipelines, and alternative fuels
- Today, we celebrate the significance of Juneteenth: June 19, 1865, an important day in Texas history!
- #ThrowbackThursday While drilling is the primary method for extracting oil and natural gas, dragline excavators play an important role in surface mining operations.
This historic dragline was used to remove overburden, with a bucket capable of holding approximately 100 cubic yards of material. - DID YOU KNOW? The RRC has earned multiple awards for its innovative work to better understand and manage seismic activity in Texas. This recognition highlights the agency’s proactive commitment to protecting human health and the environment statewide.
Learn more about it by visiting ow.ly/b0by50ZcSAA - EP. 21 of Texas Energy on Track podcast is now streaming!
On this episode, Blake Ramon, District Director of the RRC's Wichita Falls Office, discusses how tools like the global mapping technology help inspectors navigate the field, locate wells and identify potential issues in the region.Stream now using the links below ⬇️ Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/ONMW50XK1UI Spotify: ow.ly/2jie50XK1UC Podbean: ow.ly/xhz450XK1UH - Earlier today, the RRC welcomed representatives from the @TXGLO and the @NeeleySchoolTCU to our headquarters for an in‑depth discussion on coastal orphan wells.
The meeting underscored the importance of strong coordination between state agencies and academic partners to enhance environmental protection and support long‑term energy stewardship across the state. - Our Team, Your Texas Spotlight 📷 Meet Theresa, Director of Operations at the RRC! Behind the scenes, Theresa helps keep the RRC running smoothly. As Director of Operations, she ensures the agency has the resources and support it needs to serve Texans.Her division oversees procurement, contracts, fleet management and day-to-day operations that support every department across the agency! #OurTeamYourTexas #EmployeeSpotlight #RRC #MeetTheTeam
- Summer is just 10 days away and Texas is showing off again! This beautiful Gaillardia was spotted by RRC staff while out in the field.
- #ThrowbackThursday Before today's digital monitoring systems, oilfield operations depended on skilled workers like Pumper Reece to oversee daily activities. Crews used time clocks and handwritten records to track production and ensure everything ran smoothly.
Every shift played a role in building Texas' energy future. - Yesterday, Chairman Wright met with Alberta's Minister of Energy and participated in several executive roundtable discussions, during which he highlighted the Texas energy miracle and emphasized that strong North American energy partnerships can drive global stability.
- Our One Agency, One Team series continued this month with a presentation from the Office of General Counsel.
Employees learned how the Office of General Counsel serves as the agency's legal advisor and supports the Commission through legal guidance, rulemaking, ethics, open records, hearings and more.The series strengthens collaboration across the agency and helps employees better understand how each division contributes to the RRC's mission.
