Dr. Scott Tinker
Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin
May Jobs Report Reflects Steady Growth in Energy Services Employment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON — The Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its May 2026 jobs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON — The Energy Workforce & Technology Council released its May 2026 jobs
The energy industry isn’t facing a shortage of opportunity. It’s facing a growing challenge in
On Thursday of last week, the House passed H.R. 7176, “Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act” 224-200. This strong vote total is somewhat of a rarity in the closely divided partisan House. The yes votes included a number of Democrats who crossed party lines to support the legislation. Democratic members Caraveo, Cuellar, Costa, Golden, Gonzalez, Larsen, Peltola, Perez and Veasey all supported the measure. Democrats were not hesitant to express their support for the measure. “I’m for American energy, I’m for Texas, and I’m for my congressional district, as simple as that,” said Gonzalez. “Some people have really lost it on the idea of how we treat American energy in this country.”
On Thursday of last week, the House passed H.R. 7176, “Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act” 224-200. This strong vote total is somewhat of a rarity in the closely divided partisan House. The yes votes included a number of Democrats who crossed party lines to support the legislation. Democratic members Caraveo, Cuellar, Costa, Golden, Gonzalez, Larsen, Peltola, Perez and Veasey all supported the measure. Democrats were not hesitant to express their support for the measure. “I’m for American energy, I’m for Texas, and I’m for my congressional district, as simple as that,” said Gonzalez. “Some people have really lost it on the idea of how we treat American energy in this country.”
As capital markets shift and operational priorities evolve, the Permian Basin continues to adapt at
Energy Workforce & Technology Council is pleased to welcome Riveron as a new member. Founded
Dr. Scott Tinker
Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin