CEA Mid-Continent

The Mid-Continent is not only rich in resources but is an area that refines most of our counties oil and natural gas. It is also home to Texas, which is the largest producer of wind power in the country.

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No Major Damage to Oil Refineries in Jefferson County amid Hurricane Laura

CEA's David Holt joined Newsradio AM 740 to talk about Hurricane Laura's impact on refinery operations and what that might mean for energy consumers. Listen...
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Texas’ Emissions Plunged 74%, as Statewide GDP Nearly Quadrupled

Austin, TX – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading voice for sensible energy policies for families and businesses, released its Texas Emissions Analysis, which...
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Judge Shuts Down Dakota Access Pipeline

CEA's David Holt commented on the unprecedented shutdown of a legally permitted pipeline that has been safely delivering the energy which millions of families...
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Post-Pandemic, a Sustained, Essential Recovery Will Depend on Energy

As states across the country begin to reopen, legislatures are grappling with high unemployment and busted budgets.  CEA's David Holt examines the importance of...
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Supreme Court Clears Way for Gas Expansion to East Coast

CEA's David Holt commented on today's U.S. Supreme Court's 7-2 decision throwing out a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that blocked the...
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President Trump Is Right to Respond to Oil and Gas Warfare

The Trump Administration took a stance on boosting oil and gas prices in a counter move to manipulation from Saudi Arabia and Russia. CEA...
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Ending Fracking in Texas Would Trigger Recession

When a state's economy saves $60 billion from one industry, it's best to keep that industry afloat. It is important that Texas policymakers ensure...
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A Sensible Effort to Thwart Local Natural Gas Bans

Consumer Energy Alliance President, David Holt shares why natural gas bans are a bad idea for American energy consumers, families and small businesses. "These actions...

Coronavirus and Its Impact on the Texas and U.S. Economy

David Holt, CEA President speaks on the impact that the Coronavirus is having on the oil and gas industry. When it comes to global...
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Natural Gas: Why U.S. Leads World in Cutting Emissions

Anti-energy activists have created more chaos, only hurting families and small businesses on a budget, by wrongfully villainizing natural gas without fact-checking first. Most...