Railroad Commissioner Sitton Delivers Keynote Address at PPROA Convention

AMARILLO — Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton gave the keynote address today at the Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association Convention, hosted in Amarillo. Sitton examined trends, legislative and regulatory challenges, and technical advancements in the energy industry. Sitton also discussed his work at the Railroad Commission on behalf of all Texans. 

“No one does a better job of producing oil and gas than Texas,” Sitton said. “The energy industry in Texas is leading America toward a position of global energy leadership. And the hard work of Texas energy producers is making our country more safe and prosperous. The Railroad Commission will continue to foster an environment where energy can be responsibly produced as efficiently and effectively as possible.”

Elected to the Railroad Commission Nov. 4, 2014 to a six-year term, Commissioner Ryan Sitton won the general election with over 58 percent of the vote.Ryan Sitton is one of the world’s leading energy experts. He is the first engineer to serve on the Commission in 50 years. A native Texan who grew up in the Irving area, Sitton is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and met his wife, Jennifer. In 2006, Ryan and Jennifer founded PinnacleART, an engineering and technology company focused on reliability and integrity programs for the oil, gas, and petrochemical, mining, pharmaceutical, and wastewater industries. As Railroad Commissioner, Ryan is working to make the Commission more efficient and effective so Texas can lead America to energy independence.