Texas natural gas production dropped during recent cold front, reviving concerns about electric grid

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by Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune


During Texas’ first strong cold front of the winter this past weekend, natural gas production in the state’s top energy-producing region dropped by about 25%, according to a report from S&P Global. And while the lights largely stayed on across the state, the gas system’s performance during a brief cold snap raised more questions about the grid’s ability to handle extreme winter weather.

A separate Bloomberg report said gas production in the Permian Basin region of West Texas plunged to its lowest levels since last February’s deadly winter storm.

A number of natural gas companies reported to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that they had to unexpectedly flare off gas last weekend because their equipment froze.

Meanwhile, the Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry, said it didn’t know anything about the sudden drop in gas production. An agency spokesperson said the commission is “currently evaluating available data on natural gas production during the weekend of Jan. 1 and 2.”

Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/01/05/texas-power-grid-natural-gas-cold/

[gay texan]

1. here we go again.

Just stocked up on diesel for the generators....

[Deuxcents]

2. My sister n bil

Just installed a tank and generator... expensive to install n operate but they’re getting older n he has heart health issues. Texas..it’s a different country.