Tech Xplore on MSN3d
Reusing old oil and gas wells may offer green energy storage solution
Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN4d
A Republican effort to set deadlines to plug orphan wells in Texas hits resistance
The bill would have set deadlines for the oil and gas industry to plug inactive wells, which can pose a danger to the ...
Gov. Shapiro commemorates 300th plugged gas well in statewide DEP effort in Washington County
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited an abandoned gas well site in Washington County Wednesday to commemorate the state’s efforts in plugging its 300th abandoned or orphaned well.
Lawmakers take tepid approach to bills aimed at preventing, fighting wildfires
Lawmakers have filed bills aimed at preventing and fighting wildfires, but they fail to go far enough in light of a Texas ...
KCTV News26d
$3M awarded to assess thousands of abandoned oil, gas wells in western Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Western Missouri is one step closer to resolving a decades-old issue of abandoned oil and gas wells that may pose a threat to human health and the environment.
300th abandoned gas well to be plugged in statewide DEP effort
Josh Shapiro visited an abandoned gas well site in Washington County Wednesday to commemorate the state’s efforts in plugging ...
The Associated Press on MSN13d
Texas lawmakers want to give state more oversight, resources for wildfire management
Constant wildfire threats that require preparation, coordination, and resources is the most pressing issue for the Panhandle, ...
Allen Police Jury asks for state to delay permits for carbon capture wells
There are many companies trying to get in on carbon capture or sequestration while the getting is good. And it seems concern is growing in areas where facilities are proposed.