Posted on: 02. 11. 21
At the end of January, Gov. Abbott held a roundtable discussion in Odessa, Texas with workers and leaders in the energy sector. Every new administration seems to bring waves of change to the energy industry. Sometimes change falls in our favor and sometimes we have to persevere through hardships. Although President Biden has previously stated that it is not his intent to completely ban fracking and hamper the oil and gas industry, our own Texas Governor, Greg Abbott has some different views.
Here’s a closer look at some of the details of Gov. Abbott’s roundtable and the importance of his latest executive order for oil and gas employees across the state.
Governor Greg Abbott Strikes Back Against First Day Executive Orders
One of the biggest outcomes to result from the roundtable discussion was Gov. Abbott’s executive order that is meant to protect Texas’ energy industry from Federal overreach.
According to Abbott’s executive order, the energy industry in Texas is essential to our state overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. We have even discussed how the oil and gas industry is currently making a difference with local efforts to fight the virus and distribute vaccines. This executive order will only further protect our efforts.
Abbott’s order also states that this Federal overreach can effectively damage the Texas economy and put thousands of workers out of employment. According to Abbott, this was essentially what occurred when President Biden revoked the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
How can Gov. Abbott’s order help our industry?
The direct text from the Governor’s website says, “ I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, hereby direct every state agency to use all lawful powers and tools to challenge any federal action that threatens the continued strength, vitality, and independence of the energy industry.”
According to Abbott, each agency will now strive to take every legal step to prevent further federal overreach within our industries.
Why is This Executive Order Essential to the Oil and Gas Industry?
While most Presidential executive orders do have the best interests of the public as a whole in mind, Texas has an economy that relies heavily on the success of traditional energy production.
Hundreds of thousands of jobs are created in our industry, and much of the money that flows through our state’s veins comes from energy royalties. Abbott feels that it is his Constitutional responsibility to make the best decisions possible for his constituents.
Right now, that means avoiding any aspects of a Green Deal and continuing to push on with pro-energy legislation that helps Texas carry on its oil and gas legacy.
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While it seems like oil and gas has already faced a multitude of challenges in the last couple of years, we have a feeling that the next administration will be one that continues to bring change to our industry.
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