Texas regulators unveil new oil, gas, utility infrastructure map to assist during extreme weather
According to a jointly-released statement from the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map now includes more information that will assist state emergency officials in preparing for, responding to and recovering from weather emergencies or other disasters.
The map was created in April 2022, and has successfully been used by state emergency officials during weather emergencies including severe storms last winter season. It’s a crucial tool used by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the Railroad Commission (RRC), and state emergency responders to respond to issues in real-time through direct communication and movement of resources necessary for maintenance or repair of electric generation and transmission infrastructure during an emergency.
The map has more than 12,746 facilities, including electricity generation plants powered by natural gas, electric substations, natural gas processing plants, underground gas storage facilities, oil and gas well leases, saltwater disposal wells. It also has more than 21,000 miles of gas transmission pipelines and approximately 60,000 miles of electric transmission lines;
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Source: World Oil
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