Aging and abandoned oil wells in West Texas are causing significant environmental damage, public health risks, and financial ...

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Wastewater volumes in Texas’ Permian Basin have increased to about a billion gallons per day. Treating it would take more energy than used by most states.

A sinkhole around an old oil well is growing at an alarming rate on the Kelton Ranch in West Texas. Radford Grocery #17 was ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part three in a four-part series. Read part one here and part two here. ODESSA, Texas — For retired pastor Columbus Cooper ...

Water Energy Services LLC, a San Antonio company that provides water reclamation services for the energy industry, has sought ...

It’s been called the longest conveyor belt in America and it’s right here in the Permian Basin, the heart of America’s oil ...

Analysts forecast a surge in natural gas demand, driven by AI and blockchain, outpacing supply growth and boosting prices.

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Before the year’s state ...