Energy
March 2, 2022
Exxon’s Russian Exit Ends a Messy, Prosperous Friendship
After Putin met Tillerson, billions were made, but at what cost?
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Rex Tillerson
News & Politics
March 23, 2018
The University of Texas Is Pursuing Rex Tillerson As Chancellor
It looks like Tillerson could be closing in on a new gig.
Energy
December 8, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: Texas Politicians Push Trump to Reduce Ethanol Mandate
Rick Perry returns from Saudi Arabia, Sen. Cornyn slips a little something nice for big oil into the tax bill, and Exxon opens its first gas stations in Mexico.
Energy
December 1, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: Strongest Evidence Yet Links Wastewater Injection to Texas Quakes
Plus: Wind power soars past coal in Texas, T. Boone Pickens puts his giant ranch up for sale, and former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson is on his last legs as Secretary of State.
Politics & Policy
October 4, 2017
Amid Reports He Called Trump a Moron, Rex Tillerson Announces He’s Not Resigning
A weird news story gets weirder.
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Energy
October 2, 2017
Exxon Loses Top Spot in Annual Oil Giant Power Rankings
The Irving-based company fell all the way from first to ninth.
Energy
February 4, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: Rex Tillerson Sworn in as Secretary of State
Plus: Home Depot invests in wind energy and Trans-Pecos protests grow.
Energy
January 31, 2017
OPEC v. the Frackers: Round Two
When OPEC let oil prices plunge, U.S. producers responded by improving fracking technology.
Energy
January 24, 2017
Big Oil Roars Back
With Rex Tillerson and Rick Perry on his team, Donald Trump is all set to revive the fortunes of the Texas energy sector.
Energy
January 10, 2017
What Rex Tillerson’s Exxon Past Could Tell Us About His Political Future
He’s often described as “diplomatic,” but negotiating business is different than negotiating global relations.
Politics & Policy
December 19, 2016
Examining Rick Perry’s and Rex Tillerson’s Potential Conflicts of Interest
A few things to know about Donald Trump's picks for Energy secretary and Secretary of State.