Comments by the Alliance to the US Senate Finance Committee

June 9, 2021

The US Senate Finance Committee met in Washington in late May to consider Chairman Ron Wyden’s (D-OR) Clean Energy for America Act which, among other things, seeks to change various tax provisions for US independent oil and gas companies, both small and large.  Most notably, the bill would fully eliminate the percentage depletion deduction for small independent operators, and would change the deduction for Intangible Drilling Costs (IDCs) from full 100% deduction for those costs in year one, to spreading them out over a five-year period of time.  The Alliance made the point to the Committee that eliminating percentage depletion and altering the treatment for intangible drilling costs would cost Texas jobs, reduce industry investment, lower production, reduce tax revenues and economic activity to Texas and its producing regions, and reduce the level of energy independence we worked so hard to achieve.  Our comments can be found here on our website.

Testimony by President Jason Modglin at a Railroad Commission Hearing

June 16, 2020

Chairman Christian, Commissioner Craddick and Commissioner Sitton—

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments today regarding flaring and venting.

The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers represents nearly 3,000 individuals and member companies from across Texas with a focus on independent operators. From small family-owned businesses to large publicly traded companies, they are committed to advancing the standards of the domestic oil and gas industry.

Written Comments for EPA October 9, 2018 Meeting on Oil and Gas Wastewater Management

Oct. 3, 2018 

Mr. Robert K. Wood
USEPA Headquarters
William Jefferson Clinton Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Mail Code: 4303T
Washington, DC 20460

Mr. Wood:

The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (TAEP) is a nonprofit association of approximately 2,600 members that for many decades has been representing independent oil and gas producers in Texas through advocacy, education, and outreach.