-Originally aired on 05/09/2015-
Episode 14 of "In The Oil Patch"
This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have a very influential and important guest in the studio - none other than Commissioner David Porter. Porter has been in the oil and gas industry for years and came from a very humble beginning as a CPA services provider for oil and gas companies in Midland, Texas. In this interview, Porter gives his opinion on House Bill 40 (HB40) and how he believes it served to clarify existing law for everyone in the state of Texas. He goes on to explain his thoughts on a sensible, balanced energy plan including his stance that we should lift the ban on exports of U.S. crude oil. Porter never fails to impress us with his logic and intellect when it comes to regulating the oil and gas industry.
Another special guest from the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) joins us today. Haley Curry, the Vice President of External Affairs of STEER talks to us and Commissioner Porter about how her organization helps with the regulation of the oil and gas industry. She explains the impact of being the conduit of communication between the industry and the surrounding communities. This is important because without STEER, people in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale play may not realize how focused the industry is on safety and improving the conditions for workers and communities.
On our "Ask The Expert" segment this week, Alvin Bailey (Kahlig Auto Group) asks pertinent questions about the oil and gas industry to our resident expert, Omar Garcia (STEER). Omar gives us a look into the future of the oil and gas industry by explaining that there's still a lot of oil well drilling activity happening throughout the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale play, contrary to recent media coverage. He talks about the cyclical nature of oil prices, adapting to this change in barrel prices and how jobs will continue to be created and thrive in the region. We can't reveal all the details here, so stream the episode to get all the information!
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