Texas Energy on Track

In this special episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with RRC employees who served in the United States military. Jake Halfhill (U.S. Marines), Rafael Navas (U.S. Army), Chance Karshens (U.S. Navy), and Leveda McCardell (U.S. Army) share some stories about their time volunteering to serve our country and how that prepared them for life after the military...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Stephanie Weidman, Pipeline Safety Director at the RRC. The discussion includes managing more than 400,000 miles of intrastate pipeline, pipeline inspections, safety aspects, and more! Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov  and on social media:   X -  @txrrc Linke...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Gilbert Herrera and Mysti Doshier from RRC's Critical Infrastructure Division (CID). The Discussion includes how the division was formed, what inspections look like, and how important CID is to the citizens of Texas. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on so...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok talk with Matthew Herzog, Records Management Liaison with the RRC. He joins us to discuss the conversion of nearly 100 million oil and gas records to digital form for easier public access and what we can expect moving forward. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on so...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok sit down with Dr. Aaron Velasco, RRC Seismologist. Dr. Velasco is a professor of Geological Sciences and Director of Interdisciplinary Initiatives at the University of Texas – El Paso (UTEP). He joins us to discuss seismicity in Texas and its relation to the oil and gas industry. Tune in for an insightful discussio...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok sit down with RRC Assistant Director of Technical Permitting for the Oil and Gas Division, Paul Dubois. Paul has more than 30 years of expertise in environmental engineering, hazardous waste management, and air pollution control. He joins us in the studio to discuss produced water and its significance for the oil a...

In this episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok sit down with Travis Baer, the Railroad Commission’s Deputy Director of Field Operations for the South Region. With over 15 years of experience, Travis brings deep expertise in well plugging and navigates the complexities of this critical process. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rr...

In this special bonus episode of Texas Energy on Track, host Bryce Dubee and co-host Nick Kraynok sit down with Matt Cope, Railroad Commission’s Director of Government Relations to talk about new laws passed during the 89th Legislative Session that affect RRC operations. Tune in for an insightful discussion, and be sure to follow us at rrc.texas.gov and on social media:   X - @txrrc LinkedIn - Rai...

Texas Energy on Track is the official podcast for the Railroad Commission of Texas. In this debut episode, host Bryce Dubee and producer Nick Kraynok, go over the history of the agency and what to expect in the first season.    Follow along at rrc.texas.gov and on social media: X - @txrrc LinkedIn - Railroad Commission of Texas Facebook - Railroad Commission of Texas Instagram - @railroadcommisson...