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A daily bulletin about oil and gas
The Futures
Oil and gas prices are more than numbers—they reflect global events, technological advancements, and environmental concerns.
Horizon Energy Digest
Oil companies win protections from Texas Legislature ahead of selling fracking water
At least four companies say they are prepared to treat the water well enough to be released into rivers in West Texas. Environmental groups say the state is moving too fast.
Texas bill sets 15-year limit for inactive oil and gas wells
Texas oil and natural gas producers and regulators are watching to see if Gov. Greg Abbot signs Senate Bill 1150. Passed by both house of the Texas Legislature, SB 1150 focuses on management and regulation of inactive oil and gas wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission.
Curious Minds Corner
How much energy potential is packed into one barrel of oil?
Roughly 5.8 million BTUs (British Thermal Units), which could power an average US home for several days (energy equivalent to about 1,700 kWh).