August 23rd is the deadline for nominations for the 2023 STEER Eagle Ford Excellence Awards! Help us honor the companies, organizations and partnerships that are working with the oil and natural gas industry to keep South Texas strong through investments in innovation and technology, while maintaining high environmental standards and providing for the communities where […]
South Texas native and Bee County Judge Stephanie Moreno has been named Executive Director of the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER). Moreno will continue to fulfill her duties as Bee County Judge upon her resignation until a new judge can be appointed. “South Texas has seen tremendous growth and increased opportunity thanks to […]
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the first half of 2019 saw natural-gas feedstock deliveries to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export facilities to be the fastest-growing sector of natural gas consumption. LNG is natural gas that has been put through a process to lower its temperature until it forms a liquid state. LNG […]
On September 17 Tropical Storm Imelda made landfall in Texas. The system stalled inundating Galveston and Beaumont with rain. Some areas received up to 43 inches, making it the fifth wettest tropical cyclone in the United States. Damage is estimated to be around $2 billion. Just as you know a person by their actions, so […]
History, interactivity and engaging scientific content share the story of how oil and natural gas changed Texas The Bullock Texas State History Museum unveiled last week a newly renovated and expanded “Texas Oil and Gas” exhibit, where visitors are invited to learn about cutting-edge innovation, economic impact, and the environmental evolution of the state’s most […]
According to reports, panelists at the DUG Eagle Ford energy conference described the Eagle Ford shale play as “resilient.” And indeed, even after the collapse of crude oil prices in 2014, it is still the second-largest play in the United States. Resilient? Yes, it is. The loud and raucous praise of the Permian Basin has […]
Safety is an important initiative here at STEER. We are committed to promoting safety within the energy industry as much as we possibly can. STEER will be hosting its inaugural Safety 1st Roundtable in Cotulla, Texas on November 6, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Cotulla Convention Center. This event will cover a regional look […]
U.S. LNG export capacity will double by next year The United States is the world’s top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons and the country is fully embracing the exportation of liquified natural gas (LNG). In 2016, Brazil was the recipient of Cheniere’s first export of LNG, and now, countries around the globe receive […]
The Shale Revolution has made it possible for the United States to produce more oil and gas than any other country in the world. And it has made the Permian Basin in Texas, the world’s largest shale field. But how and when did it really begin? It did not begin in the Permian Basin, and […]
Nearly half of homeowners in the United State use natural gas for heating when the winters turn cold or for hot water when a shower is needed to wash away a hard day. It can be used to run appliances, such as dryers and gas fireplaces. In fact, of all the natural gas consumed in […]
