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Oil-field services sector adds 6,430 jobs in October

The oil-field service sector added 6,430 jobs in October, the second straight month of gains, in a sign that drilling and production activity is returning to the oil patch.

Oil and gas industry praises GOP’s hold on Railroad Commission

Texas’ oil and gas industry hailed Republican James Wright’s election to the Texas Railroad Commission while environmental groups lamented Democrat Chrysta Castañeda’s loss as a setback in efforts to combat climate change.

Innovex Downhole Solutions to acquire Rubicon Oilfield International

Innovex Downhole Solutions, Inc. ("Innovex") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rubicon Oilfield International ("Rubicon").