Texas Energy on Track

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, Keith May, the project manager for the RRC's State Managed Plugging Program joins the show to talk all things well plugging, including how a well becomes orphaned, what it takes to plug a well, and how 2026 has been a record-setting year for the RRC. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on a complex issue and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, Tiffany Cotledge from the Office of Public Engagement stops by to talk Public Assist, the Commission's dedicated resource for anyone with questions about the RRC. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @txrrc LinkedIn -  Railroad Commission of Texas Facebook -  Railroad Commission of Tex...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee sits down with RRC Field Inspectors Robert Myrick and Brad Holt to discuss a new training initiative with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service designed to equip oil and gas inspectors with the practical skills to identify and mitigate wildfire risks and electrical hazards. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to fol...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Tim Speer, Engineering Unit Manager and Betsy Peticolas, Environmental Attorney about flaring. The discussion covers what flaring is, when is it needed and how the RRC regulates flaring. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @txrrc Lin...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Dr. Andrea Piñon, Team Lead for the RRC Brownfields Response Program and Voluntary Cleanup Program. The discussion includes what a brownfield is, how to apply for assistance, outreach initiatives, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social medi...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Ricardo Gamez, a Compliance Analyst with Pipeline Damage Prevention to mark August 11th - National 811 Day! The discussion covers all things excavation - including what operators, contractors and landowners need to know before digging to help protect underground gas and utility lines. Tune in for an insig...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok are on location from the 2026 RRC Regulatory Conference in Round Rock. We speak with Exxon's Heather Taylor and Jake Toloso from Repsol about their experience at conference and what they look forward to. We also spoke with RRC's Joey Bass and Rafael Navas about who should attend the conference and the planning and...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with James Harcourt, RRC Geologic Advisory Unit Manager. The discussion includes what the Unit investigates, what the DICE system is, how they protect groundwater, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @txrrc LinkedIn -  Railroad...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Gilbert Herrera, Field Operations Director for the Critical Infrastructure Division. The discussion includes what inspectors look for, how summer and winter inspections differ, the importance of critical facilities, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Blake Ramon, District Director for the RRC's Wichita Falls Office. The discussion includes operations distinct to that area of Texas, how inspectors cover 15 counties, impacts of recent digital transformations, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Dana Lewis, Director of the Hearings Division at the RRC and Chief Administrative Law Judge. The discussion includes types of hearings brought before the Commission, how these hearings differ from court cases, day-to-day operations, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with RRC Director of Agency Projects, Jason Clark, about the new STOPTheft Task Force. The discussion includes why the state needed this task force, what does it monitor, how it came together, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X - ...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with RRC Executive Director Wei Wang about the 135th anniversary of the RRC. The discussion includes a brief history of the agency, technical improvements, what the future looks like, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @txrrc L...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok welcome back Scott Sroufe, Director of the Office of Public Engagement. The discussion includes upcoming important dates for the Regulatory Conference, why the event was moved to a new venue, what to expect this year, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with David Lindley, Assistant Director of Field Operations for the RRC. The discussion includes field operations and the role it plays within the RRC, what technologies have made the biggest impact for inspectors, the biggest contributions to the state's energy landscape, and more! Tune in for an insightful di...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Senior Engineer and Systems Analyst at the RRC, Jared Ware. The discussion includes what exactly is geothermal energy, what it can be used for, where it can be found, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @txrrc LinkedIn -  R...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Scott Sroufe and Tiffany Cotledge from the Office of Public Engagement. The discussion includes what events are attended, goals of public outreach for the agency, Listening Sessions breakdown, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:  ...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Joseph Parks, Director of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division at the RRC. The discussion includes how the division reclaims abandoned mine sites in Texas, where these mines are located, what technologies are used, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texa...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Miles Kirk, Pipeline Safety Support Manager at the RRC. The discussion includes Chapter 18 requirements for digging underground, the importance of calling 811 before you dig, what to do when an underground line is damaged, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.tex...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Peter Pope, Site Remediation Manager at the RRC. The discussion includes cleaning up pollution in the oilfield, protecting the environment, how we repurpose abandoned oil and gas sites and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @t...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok are thrilled to be joined by the Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Jim Wright. Chairman Wright discusses recent improvements at the agency, serving as Chairman for the first time, RRC accomplishments in 2025, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok wrap up 2025 by taking a look back at some of the accomplishments and big news items from the previous year. They are joined by RRC Director of Public Affairs, Christian Goff. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @txrrc LinkedIn -  Railroad Com...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Christopher Cabrera, Safety and Emergency Management Lead at the RRC. The discussion includes talking about deployment to the State Operations Center, emergency training, emergency management at the Commission and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and o...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Jessica Chamberlain, Director of Human Resources for the RRC. The discussion includes an overview of the Human Resources Division, talent acquisition, what it's like to work for a state agency, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:...

In this special episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with RRC Head Geologist, Leslie Savage about the state of Texas receiving primacy of Class VI Injection Wells. The discussion includes a break down of what this means for Texas, how the RRC is involved, what the future looks like, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us...