Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the third-quarter agricultural survey reported weaker conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.
September 23, 2024
Southwest Economy
Old oil fields reimagined as lithium sources
The Smackover Formation, extending broadly from East Texas to Florida, is ground zero in the effort to produce lithium from oilfield brines.
September 20, 2024
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
The annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) from the Department of Energy shows that the solar industry had the highest number of jobs related to the production of electricity in 2023, and it outgrew all other power-generation categories. However, petroleum and natural gas remains the largest energy employer.
September 13, 2024
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Natural gas exports are recovering and poised to rise further. Real power prices are rising—achieving new highs—while the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) eyes the potential for August power outages.
July 17, 2024
Dallas Fed Communities
Funding to address broadband gaps in the Eleventh District
This article examines Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act funding distribution in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
May 20, 2024
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Coal power usage continues to decline in Texas. Solar power will be roughly half of all new electric-generation additions in both Texas and the U.S. in 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration.
May 08, 2024
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Coal power usage continues to decline in Texas. Solar power will be roughly half of all new electric-generation additions in both Texas and the U.S. in 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration.
March 13, 2024
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
The U.S. rig count declined in 2023, natural gas prices declined, and oil prices held relatively steady. Large oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) firms are turning their attention to acquiring assets in 2024, while small firms are aiming to grow production.
February 13, 2024
Regional Economy
Haynesville Shale
Rich in natural gas, the Haynesville Shale formation covers 23 counties on the border of Texas and Louisiana.
February 13, 2024
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Natural gas liquids (NGLs) production increased in 2023, and exports grew to new heights. U.S. chemical production improved in 2023, helped by easing input costs. The petrochemicals sector saw softening prices, and the basic chemicals sector saw increasing real export values.
January 24, 2024