Scott Sroufe, Director, Office of Public Engagement provides an overview to members of a Canadian business delegation visiting Austin, October 22, 2025.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) hosted senior representatives from four leading Canadian pension funds and five major Canadian banks at its Austin headquarters October 22, to discuss the agency’s role as a global leader in energy regulation.
Led by the Honorable Susan Harper, the Consul General of Canada in Dallas, the delegation received an overview of the RRC’s regulatory duties and Texas’ leadership in energy development.
RRC Executive Director Wei Wang provided opening remarks to guests where he spoke about the Commission’s close relationship with the Canadian provinces, specifically though the RRC’s participation in the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.
"We welcome opportunities like this to engage with international partners who share our goal of promoting safe and reliable energy production and transportation. The RRC remains a key player in maintaining Texas’s position as a global leader in responsible energy development, and discussions like these strengthen our efforts."
— RRC Executive Director Wei Wang
Following the presentation, representatives asked the assembled panel of RRC experts about a variety of topics including gas rate determination, hydrogen production, economic development in Texas, and the RRC’s relationship with other federal, state and foreign regulatory agencies. The Commission’s government relations director also provided an overview of the recent state legislative actions impacting the RRC.
This visit is just the latest example of how the RRC remains at the forefront of the global conversation on energy production and regulation. In its role as regulator for one of the most dynamic energy economies in the world, the Railroad Commission has played host to multiple foreign delegations so far this year, including representatives from Germany and Argentina.
