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Horizon Energy Digest
Texas natural gas production sets record high
Texas’s natural gas production set record highs this spring as the state’s oil production remained at strong levels, reinforcing “Texas’ central role in powering the U.S. and global economies,” according to a report released Monday by the Texas Oil & Gas Association.
New Texas wastewater rules could boost costs for oil producers
New guidelines on permitting for wastewater disposal wells in Texas are threatening to drive oil producers’ costs higher as companies face weak crude prices, marking the latest challenge for the industry that has seen output growth slow as it matures.
Curious Minds Corner
Why does natural gas smell like rotten eggs if it’s naturally odorless?
A foul-smelling chemical (Mercaptan) is deliberately added as a safety measure so leaks can be easily detected by smell.