Dr. Perryman explains how the industry is adapting in light of climate change.
Dr. Perryman explains why this move is helpful, but not a long-term solution to the global oil supply and demand issues.
Dr. Perryman describes what factors have led to strong job numbers in the oil and gas field.
Dr. Perryman describes how the decision critera and impact regarding the pipeline have changed in the years since the initial idea.
Oil prices have regularly closed above $80 per barrel of late, something that hadn't happened since 2014. They've more than doubled in the past year and are a far cry from the doldrums of last spring. High oil prices ripple through the economy. More than half of the cost of gasoline is directly determined by oil prices, and most manufacturing and distribution involves some use of derivative fuels. Consumers are paying higher prices both directly at the pump and indirectly through other products.
The energy sector remains a key driver of the Texas economy. It dominates state exports; drilling, production, transportation, and processing activity involve substantial investments; and the massive supply chain has been entrenched and expanding for over a century. Although the Texas economy is diverse and multifaceted, oil and gas and related activity from exploration through shipping comprise about 13-14% of overall business activity.