Scott Anderson
Senior Director, Energy
Work
Areas of expertise:
Oil and gas policy, oil and gas wastewater, carbon capture utilization and storage
Since 2005, Scott Anderson has served as EDF’s point person on policies relating to the land and water impacts of oil and natural gas development and to the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide. Scott focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of oil and gas operations.
Background
Scott spent many years in the oil and gas industry prior to joining Environmental Defense Fund. He is the former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO). He was the long-time Secretary of the LIAISON Committee of Cooperating Oil and Gas Associations and currently is a member of the Committee of Visitors for the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin.
Professional activities
- Member, State Bar of Texas, 1979-present
- Member, Ground Water Protection Council CO2 Sequestration Committee
- Member, World Resources Institute Stakeholder Group on CCS
- Member, Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force
- Member, Federal Advisory Committee on Unconventional Resources Technology
- Member, Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, 1986-87, 1990-present
- Member, Texas Oilfield Cleanup Fund Advisory Committee, 2001-2003
- Council Member, State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section, 1990-1993
- Member, State Bar of Texas Standing Advisory Committee on Administrative Law, 1982-88
- Former editor of the Texas International Law Journal
Education
- B.A., University of Texas at Austin (Phi Beta Kappa)
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law
Latest pieces
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States should not weaken liability laws for CCS projects
May 3, 2022
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It’s time for the Texas Railroad Commission to curb flaring to prevent waste, protect property rights
April 22, 2020
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The oil industry’s wastewater is one of the biggest challenges facing Permian producers
February 21, 2019
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Why New Mexico shouldn’t rush toward repurposing oilfield wastewater
September 27, 2018
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Preventing Future Aliso Canyon-Sized Gas Leaks – the Importance of Well Integrity
January 28, 2016
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EPA’s Water Report: A Good but Incomplete Start
September 11, 2015
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What Texas’ Elected Officials Should Know About House Bill 40
April 23, 2015
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No Easy Answers When Disposing of Oil and Gas Wastewater
December 12, 2014
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Why The Texas Railroad Commission Must Get Well Integrity Right
April 25, 2013
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A Red Flag On Disclosure Of Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals
December 12, 2012