Flaring Project
State-Allowed
The maximum volume of flaring authorized by the state oil and gas agency, the Railroad Commission of Texas.
The Texas Flaring Project is exposing the full scope of how the oil and gas industry wastes valuable natural gas by flaring and venting it off as waste across Texas. This releases massive amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and other harmful pollutants – threatening public health, increasing extreme weather risks, and deepening environmental injustices. This initiative is a joint effort led by RGISC, Commission Shift, and Texans for Public Justice, uniting local communities and giving them the information they need to hold state agencies and industry accountable for wasteful flaring and venting pollution.
Flaring and venting of natural gas are routine practices in Texas’ oil and gas industry. These processes release massive amounts of the potent greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, accelerating climate change and fueling more extreme weather patterns. Flaring also emits pollutants linked to such serious human health problems as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as pregnancy complications.
While Texas leads the nation in flaring, many residents remain unaware of the scale of this problem and its long-term consequences. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) are charged with limiting these harms but they often fall short. The Texas Flaring Project seeks to unite local communities, giving them the information they need to hold state agencies and industry accountable for wasteful flaring and venting.
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Flaring not only harms our air and health but also wastes valuable natural gas that could be used to power homes and businesses. Every year, Texas oil and gas companies wastefully flare off enough gas to supply millions of homes with energy. This waste deprives the state of job opportunities and tax revenues, imposing economic burdens on Texas communities.
Explore the different sources of flaring statistics in Texas - state-authorized permits, satellite-detected emissions, and company-reported figures. These insights reveal the scale of wasted gas, regulatory gaps, and the need for stronger oversight. Use the icons above to compare and understand how flaring impacts communities and resources across the state.
The maximum volume of flaring authorized by the state oil and gas agency, the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Flaring volumes measured by independent satellites.
Flaring volumes that oil and gas operators report to regulators.
Total cost of flaring in TX
The maximum volume of flaring authorized by the state oil and gas agency, the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Flaring volumes measured by independent satellites.
Flaring volumes that oil and gas operators report to regulators.
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is the state agency responsible for overseeing oil and gas operations, including venting and flaring. It should ensure that flaring is only used as a last resort and enforce penalties that discourage waste. In reality, the agency approves almost every flaring request that it receives, allowing operators to burn off millions of cubic feet of gas with little oversight. The RRC authorizes flaring volumes that are several times greater than what operators actually need, and the agency weakly enforces venting and flaring limits.
Independent satellites monitoring flaring releases often detect flaring volumes that are significantly higher than what operators report flaring. This discrepancy highlights the need for independent monitoring, stronger enforcement, and a regulatory system that prioritizes public health, climate stability, and responsible resource management over industry convenience. Without urgent reforms, unchecked flaring will continue to waste valuable energy resources, pollute the air, and exacerbate the climate crisis.
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Anderson county had state-authorized flaring of 4,683,099 MCF. Anderson county had company-reported flaring of 2,348 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Anderson County
Andrews county had state-authorized flaring of 228,068 MCF. Andrews county had satellite-observed flaring of 3,660,991 MCF. Andrews county had company-reported flaring of 3,513,204 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Andrews County
Atascosa county had state-authorized flaring of 4,839,054 MCF. Atascosa county had satellite-observed flaring of 2,260,713 MCF. Atascosa county had company-reported flaring of 1,117,566 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Atascosa County
Austin county had company-reported flaring of 1,177 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Austin County
Bastrop county had company-reported flaring of 1,388 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Bastrop County
Baylor county had state-authorized flaring of 8,306 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Baylor County
Bee county had company-reported flaring of 1,507 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Bee County
Bexar county had satellite-observed flaring of 119,190 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Bexar County
Borden county had state-authorized flaring of 858,185 MCF. Borden county had satellite-observed flaring of 261,248 MCF. Borden county had company-reported flaring of 368,069 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Borden County
Brazoria county had satellite-observed flaring of 198,087 MCF. Brazoria county had company-reported flaring of 84,574 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Brazoria County
Brazos county had state-authorized flaring of 114,285 MCF. Brazos county had satellite-observed flaring of 17,341 MCF. Brazos county had company-reported flaring of 72,565 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Brazos County
Brooks county had satellite-observed flaring of 5,845 MCF. Brooks county had company-reported flaring of 430 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Brooks County
Burleson county had state-authorized flaring of 789,620 MCF. Burleson county had satellite-observed flaring of 218,095 MCF. Burleson county had company-reported flaring of 298,928 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Burleson County
Caldwell county had state-authorized flaring of 21,900 MCF. Caldwell county had company-reported flaring of 31,275 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Caldwell County
Calhoun county had company-reported flaring of 1,061 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Calhoun County
Callahan county had state-authorized flaring of 5,840 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Callahan County
Carson county had satellite-observed flaring of 232,974 MCF. Carson county had company-reported flaring of 1,512 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Carson County
Cass county had company-reported flaring of 154,196 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Cass County
Chambers county had state-authorized flaring of 14,550 MCF. Chambers county had company-reported flaring of 50,114 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Chambers County
Cochran county had state-authorized flaring of 245,266 MCF. Cochran county had satellite-observed flaring of 543,106 MCF. Cochran county had company-reported flaring of 425,941 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Cochran County
Coke county had state-authorized flaring of 10,320 MCF. Coke county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,336,363 MCF. Coke county had company-reported flaring of 27,403 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Coke County
Coleman county had company-reported flaring of 177 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Coleman County
Colorado county had company-reported flaring of 11,537 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Colorado County
Comanche county had state-authorized flaring of 11,352 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Comanche County
Concho county had state-authorized flaring of 8,580 MCF. Concho county had company-reported flaring of 1 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Concho County
Cooke county had state-authorized flaring of 5,720 MCF. Cooke county had company-reported flaring of 3,401 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Cooke County
Crane county had state-authorized flaring of 1,147,360 MCF. Crane county had satellite-observed flaring of 2,055,694 MCF. Crane county had company-reported flaring of 701,310 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Crane County
Crockett county had state-authorized flaring of 20,990,917 MCF. Crockett county had satellite-observed flaring of 333,293 MCF. Crockett county had company-reported flaring of 769,029 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Crockett County
Culberson county had state-authorized flaring of 1,269,942 MCF. Culberson county had satellite-observed flaring of 2,455,754 MCF. Culberson county had company-reported flaring of 1,467,103 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Culberson County
Dawson county had state-authorized flaring of 74,869 MCF. Dawson county had satellite-observed flaring of 197,617 MCF. Dawson county had company-reported flaring of 371,064 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Dawson County
De Witt county had state-authorized flaring of 429,396 MCF. De Witt county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,231,386 MCF. De Witt county had company-reported flaring of 392,709 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in De Witt County
Denton county had company-reported flaring of 24 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Denton County
Dickens county had state-authorized flaring of 1,758 MCF. Dickens county had company-reported flaring of 19,394 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Dickens County
Dimmit county had state-authorized flaring of 789,123 MCF. Dimmit county had satellite-observed flaring of 4,438,175 MCF. Dimmit county had company-reported flaring of 2,251,358 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Dimmit County
Duval county had state-authorized flaring of 86,800 MCF. Duval county had company-reported flaring of 228,459 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Duval County
Eastland county had state-authorized flaring of 5,211 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Eastland County
Ector county had state-authorized flaring of 1,876,824 MCF. Ector county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,894,733 MCF. Ector county had company-reported flaring of 1,452,421 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Ector County
Fayette county had state-authorized flaring of 464,230 MCF. Fayette county had satellite-observed flaring of 206,977 MCF. Fayette county had company-reported flaring of 45,957 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Fayette County
Fisher county had state-authorized flaring of 823,713 MCF. Fisher county had satellite-observed flaring of 311,956 MCF. Fisher county had company-reported flaring of 440,859 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Fisher County
Fort Bend county had state-authorized flaring of 14,550 MCF. Fort Bend county had company-reported flaring of 4,060 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Fort Bend County
Franklin county had company-reported flaring of 5,862 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Franklin County
Freestone county had company-reported flaring of 2,056 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Freestone County
Frio county had state-authorized flaring of 5,395,595 MCF. Frio county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,190,654 MCF. Frio county had company-reported flaring of 1,226,821 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Frio County
Gaines county had state-authorized flaring of 1,937,206 MCF. Gaines county had satellite-observed flaring of 818,304 MCF. Gaines county had company-reported flaring of 818,155 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Gaines County
Garza county had state-authorized flaring of 82,778 MCF. Garza county had company-reported flaring of 788,071 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Garza County
Glasscock county had state-authorized flaring of 2,818,463 MCF. Glasscock county had satellite-observed flaring of 2,024,115 MCF. Glasscock county had company-reported flaring of 1,189,505 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Glasscock County
Goliad county had state-authorized flaring of 9,438 MCF. Goliad county had company-reported flaring of 12,639 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Goliad County
Gonzales county had state-authorized flaring of 2,454,696 MCF. Gonzales county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,321,724 MCF. Gonzales county had company-reported flaring of 552,395 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Gonzales County
Grayson county had satellite-observed flaring of 16,476 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Grayson County
Gregg county had satellite-observed flaring of 19,286 MCF. Gregg county had company-reported flaring of 47 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Gregg County
Grimes county had company-reported flaring of 15,680 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Grimes County
Hale county had satellite-observed flaring of 51,167 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hale County
Hardeman county had company-reported flaring of 52,807 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hardeman County
Hardin county had satellite-observed flaring of 12,975 MCF. Hardin county had company-reported flaring of 6,843 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hardin County
Harris county had state-authorized flaring of 3,504 MCF. Harris county had company-reported flaring of 11,105 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Harris County
Harrison county had satellite-observed flaring of 29,198 MCF. Harrison county had company-reported flaring of 30,636 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Harrison County
Hartley county had state-authorized flaring of 27,000 MCF. Hartley county had company-reported flaring of 48,972 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hartley County
Henderson county had state-authorized flaring of 1,296,700 MCF. Henderson county had satellite-observed flaring of 456,381 MCF. Henderson county had company-reported flaring of 17,011 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Henderson County
Hidalgo county had company-reported flaring of 351 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hidalgo County
Hockley county had state-authorized flaring of 26,120 MCF. Hockley county had satellite-observed flaring of 210,149 MCF. Hockley county had company-reported flaring of 35,504 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hockley County
Hood county had satellite-observed flaring of 11,067 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hood County
Hopkins county had state-authorized flaring of 12,684 MCF. Hopkins county had satellite-observed flaring of 60,472 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hopkins County
Houston county had state-authorized flaring of 394,505 MCF. Houston county had company-reported flaring of 1,479 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Houston County
Howard county had state-authorized flaring of 25,953,332 MCF. Howard county had satellite-observed flaring of 22,999,981 MCF. Howard county had company-reported flaring of 12,066,491 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Howard County
Hutchinson county had state-authorized flaring of 2,051 MCF. Hutchinson county had company-reported flaring of 60 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Hutchinson County
Irion county had state-authorized flaring of 39,336 MCF. Irion county had satellite-observed flaring of 756,698 MCF. Irion county had company-reported flaring of 1,029,571 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Irion County
Jackson county had satellite-observed flaring of 57,823 MCF. Jackson county had company-reported flaring of 9,240 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Jackson County
Jasper county had state-authorized flaring of 4,065 MCF. Jasper county had satellite-observed flaring of 12,385 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Jasper County
Jefferson county had company-reported flaring of 4,413 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Jefferson County
Jim Wells county had company-reported flaring of 32 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Jim Wells County
Jones county had state-authorized flaring of 742,555 MCF. Jones county had satellite-observed flaring of 829,607 MCF. Jones county had company-reported flaring of 292,650 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Jones County
Karnes county had state-authorized flaring of 8,538,041 MCF. Karnes county had satellite-observed flaring of 10,846,580 MCF. Karnes county had company-reported flaring of 3,690,727 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Karnes County
Kaufman county had company-reported flaring of 27,860 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Kaufman County
Kenedy county had company-reported flaring of 26,180 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Kenedy County
Kent county had company-reported flaring of 8,416 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Kent County
King county had company-reported flaring of 24 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in King County
Kleberg county had satellite-observed flaring of 17,602 MCF. Kleberg county had company-reported flaring of 18,349 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Kleberg County
La Salle county had state-authorized flaring of 17,935,653 MCF. La Salle county had satellite-observed flaring of 5,262,124 MCF. La Salle county had company-reported flaring of 2,309,643 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in La Salle County
Lavaca county had state-authorized flaring of 71,574 MCF. Lavaca county had satellite-observed flaring of 444,029 MCF. Lavaca county had company-reported flaring of 73,456 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Lavaca County
Lee county had state-authorized flaring of 296,410 MCF. Lee county had satellite-observed flaring of 115,779 MCF. Lee county had company-reported flaring of 155,822 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Lee County
Leon county had state-authorized flaring of 98,940 MCF. Leon county had company-reported flaring of 32,833 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Leon County
Liberty county had state-authorized flaring of 40,320 MCF. Liberty county had company-reported flaring of 8,482 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Liberty County
Lipscolmb county had company-reported flaring of 526 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Lipscolmb County
Live Oak county had state-authorized flaring of 563,383 MCF. Live Oak county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,524,608 MCF. Live Oak county had company-reported flaring of 487,655 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Live Oak County
Loving county had state-authorized flaring of 7,377,444 MCF. Loving county had satellite-observed flaring of 9,690,795 MCF. Loving county had company-reported flaring of 3,273,613 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Loving County
Lubbock county had company-reported flaring of 476 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Lubbock County
Lynn county had state-authorized flaring of 163,810 MCF. Lynn county had company-reported flaring of 31,106 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Lynn County
Madison county had state-authorized flaring of 50,925 MCF. Madison county had satellite-observed flaring of 40,720 MCF. Madison county had company-reported flaring of 34,942 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Madison County
Marion county had company-reported flaring of 3,312 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Marion County
Martin county had state-authorized flaring of 19,679,359 MCF. Martin county had satellite-observed flaring of 21,668,112 MCF. Martin county had company-reported flaring of 8,235,805 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Martin County
Matagorda county had satellite-observed flaring of 179,248 MCF. Matagorda county had company-reported flaring of 74 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Matagorda County
Maverick county had satellite-observed flaring of 485,080 MCF. Maverick county had company-reported flaring of 167,727 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Maverick County
McMullen county had state-authorized flaring of 1,674,378 MCF. McMullen county had satellite-observed flaring of 3,746,127 MCF. McMullen county had company-reported flaring of 1,375,793 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in McMullen County
Menard county had state-authorized flaring of 1,430 MCF. Menard county had company-reported flaring of 231 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Menard County
Midland county had state-authorized flaring of 6,244,516 MCF. Midland county had satellite-observed flaring of 10,649,186 MCF. Midland county had company-reported flaring of 6,424,480 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Midland County
Milam county had state-authorized flaring of 1,808,958 MCF. Milam county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,912,656 MCF. Milam county had company-reported flaring of 1,350,845 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Milam County
Mitchell county had state-authorized flaring of 43,743 MCF. Mitchell county had company-reported flaring of 97,292 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Mitchell County
Montague county had state-authorized flaring of 13,850 MCF. Montague county had satellite-observed flaring of 82,122 MCF. Montague county had company-reported flaring of 14,022 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Montague County
Montgomery county had company-reported flaring of 24,212 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Montgomery County
Moore county had satellite-observed flaring of 237,531 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Moore County
Morris county had company-reported flaring of 17,932 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Morris County
Motley county had company-reported flaring of 1,345 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Motley County
Nacogdoches county had company-reported flaring of 95 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Nacogdoches County
Navarro county had company-reported flaring of 34 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Navarro County
Newton county had company-reported flaring of 75 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Newton County
Nolan county had state-authorized flaring of 665,962 MCF. Nolan county had company-reported flaring of 98,067 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Nolan County
Nueces county had satellite-observed flaring of 241,664 MCF. Nueces county had company-reported flaring of 6,096 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Nueces County
Ochiltree county had company-reported flaring of 4,109 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Ochiltree County
Oldham county had state-authorized flaring of 5,860 MCF. Oldham county had company-reported flaring of 9,175 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Oldham County
Orange county had state-authorized flaring of 14,600 MCF. Orange county had satellite-observed flaring of 29,614 MCF. Orange county had company-reported flaring of 1,789 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Orange County
Panola county had satellite-observed flaring of 185,530 MCF. Panola county had company-reported flaring of 718 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Panola County
Pecos county had state-authorized flaring of 1,701,021 MCF. Pecos county had satellite-observed flaring of 3,199,940 MCF. Pecos county had company-reported flaring of 1,956,801 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Pecos County
Polk county had state-authorized flaring of 70,929 MCF. Polk county had satellite-observed flaring of 38,082 MCF. Polk county had company-reported flaring of 915 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Polk County
Potter county had state-authorized flaring of 9,790 MCF. Potter county had satellite-observed flaring of 538,428 MCF. Potter county had company-reported flaring of 40,187 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Potter County
Presidio county had satellite-observed flaring of 3,623 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Presidio County
Rains county had company-reported flaring of 833,158 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Rains County
Reagan county had state-authorized flaring of 108,001 MCF. Reagan county had satellite-observed flaring of 5,020,464 MCF. Reagan county had company-reported flaring of 2,594,689 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Reagan County
Real county had state-authorized flaring of 4,550,581 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Real County
Reeves county had state-authorized flaring of 48,635,282 MCF. Reeves county had satellite-observed flaring of 13,862,064 MCF. Reeves county had company-reported flaring of 8,354,746 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Reeves County
Refugio county had company-reported flaring of 3,357 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Refugio County
Robertson county had state-authorized flaring of 269,610 MCF. Robertson county had satellite-observed flaring of 191,222 MCF. Robertson county had company-reported flaring of 131,410 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Robertson County
Runnels county had state-authorized flaring of 2,002 MCF. Runnels county had company-reported flaring of 3,834 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Runnels County
Rusk county had state-authorized flaring of 13,775 MCF. Rusk county had company-reported flaring of 3,948 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Rusk County
San Jacinto county had state-authorized flaring of 330,876 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in San Jacinto County
San Patricio county had satellite-observed flaring of 771,134 MCF. San Patricio county had company-reported flaring of 142 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in San Patricio County
Schleicher county had state-authorized flaring of 7,588 MCF. Schleicher county had satellite-observed flaring of 12,367 MCF. Schleicher county had company-reported flaring of 5,277 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Schleicher County
Scurry county had state-authorized flaring of 1,844,807 MCF. Scurry county had satellite-observed flaring of 671,646 MCF. Scurry county had company-reported flaring of 502,005 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Scurry County
Shackelford county had state-authorized flaring of 2,860 MCF. Shackelford county had company-reported flaring of 36 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Shackelford County
Shelby county had company-reported flaring of 152 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Shelby County
Smith county had state-authorized flaring of 335 MCF. Smith county had company-reported flaring of 6,548 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Smith County
Starr county had company-reported flaring of 99 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Starr County
Stephens county had state-authorized flaring of 53,966 MCF. Stephens county had satellite-observed flaring of 46,485 MCF. Stephens county had company-reported flaring of 67,173 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Stephens County
Sterling county had state-authorized flaring of 74,592 MCF. Sterling county had satellite-observed flaring of 331,866 MCF. Sterling county had company-reported flaring of 68,172 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Sterling County
Stonewall county had state-authorized flaring of 57,200 MCF. Stonewall county had satellite-observed flaring of 83,929 MCF. Stonewall county had company-reported flaring of 12,551 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Stonewall County
Tarrant county had company-reported flaring of 97 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Tarrant County
Taylor county had state-authorized flaring of 11,690 MCF. Taylor county had company-reported flaring of 12,822 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Taylor County
Terry county had state-authorized flaring of 7,364 MCF. Terry county had company-reported flaring of 67,738 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Terry County
Tom Green county had state-authorized flaring of 3,739 MCF. Tom Green county had company-reported flaring of 547 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Tom Green County
Tyler county had state-authorized flaring of 19,345 MCF. Tyler county had company-reported flaring of 303 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Tyler County
Upshur county had company-reported flaring of 28 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Upshur County
Upton county had state-authorized flaring of 3,394,396 MCF. Upton county had satellite-observed flaring of 7,645,960 MCF. Upton county had company-reported flaring of 2,254,157 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Upton County
Van Zandt county had state-authorized flaring of 3,020 MCF. Van Zandt county had satellite-observed flaring of 43,744 MCF. Van Zandt county had company-reported flaring of 174,984 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Van Zandt County
Victoria county had state-authorized flaring of 21,358 MCF. Victoria county had company-reported flaring of 84,006 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Victoria County
Walker county had state-authorized flaring of 13,095 MCF. Walker county had company-reported flaring of 687 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Walker County
Waller county had company-reported flaring of 4,565 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Waller County
Ward county had state-authorized flaring of 7,871,504 MCF. Ward county had satellite-observed flaring of 3,333,025 MCF. Ward county had company-reported flaring of 2,847,557 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Ward County
Washington county had state-authorized flaring of 166,452 MCF. Washington county had satellite-observed flaring of 309,683 MCF. Washington county had company-reported flaring of 135,249 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Washington County
Webb county had state-authorized flaring of 105,500 MCF. Webb county had satellite-observed flaring of 887,911 MCF. Webb county had company-reported flaring of 192,255 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Webb County
Wharton county had state-authorized flaring of 58,500 MCF. Wharton county had company-reported flaring of 8,193 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Wharton County
Wichita county had state-authorized flaring of 14,300 MCF. Wichita county had company-reported flaring of 68 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Wichita County
Wilbarger county had state-authorized flaring of 26,703 MCF. Wilbarger county had company-reported flaring of 18,445 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Wilbarger County
Willacy county had state-authorized flaring of 60,000 MCF. Willacy county had company-reported flaring of 16,455 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Willacy County
Wilson county had state-authorized flaring of 735,334 MCF. Wilson county had satellite-observed flaring of 193,937 MCF. Wilson county had company-reported flaring of 305,967 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Wilson County
Winkler county had state-authorized flaring of 1,390,806 MCF. Winkler county had satellite-observed flaring of 1,544,064 MCF. Winkler county had company-reported flaring of 438,731 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Winkler County
Wood county had state-authorized flaring of 373,009 MCF. Wood county had satellite-observed flaring of 81,711 MCF. Wood county had company-reported flaring of 43,302 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Wood County
Yoakum county had state-authorized flaring of 6,863,110 MCF. Yoakum county had satellite-observed flaring of 3,785,135 MCF. Yoakum county had company-reported flaring of 6,527,559 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Yoakum County
Young county had company-reported flaring of 24 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Young County
Zavala county had state-authorized flaring of 1,828,765 MCF. Zavala county had satellite-observed flaring of 476,015 MCF. Zavala county had company-reported flaring of 632,441 MCF.
Total Cost of Flaring in Zavala County
How much gas is actually being flared in Texas? The answer is blowing in the wind. Independent satellite data suggest that actual flaring far exceeds company-reported figures. Better oversight and enforcement is needed to discern the true volume of this waste in Texas.
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Fact CheckingFlaring remains a widespread yet underreported issue, impacting air quality, public health, and the climate. This SkyTruth Flaring Map offers a satellite-based view of flaring locations across Texas, providing independent data to compare with official reports. Use this tool to explore where flaring is occurring, identify trends, and understand its scale in your area.
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New federal rules require Texas and other oil-producing states to enforce limits on venting and flaring. The state of Texas is collecting public comments for this State Implementation Plan throughout 2025. Texas residents must ensure that the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) clearly defines and enforces venting and flaring limits in its plan. Your voice is essential. Sign up for updates to participate in Texas’ State Implementation Plan, attend community events, or testify at an RRC meeting!
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Commission Shift is reforming oil and gas oversight by building public support to hold the Railroad Commission of Texas accountable to its mission in a shifting energy landscape.
RGISC’s mission is to preserve and protect the Rio Grande-Rio Bravo, its watershed and environment, through awareness, advocacy, research, education, stewardship and bi-national collaboration for the benefit of present and future generations.
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For more information about the Texas Flaring Project, please contact info@rgisc.org