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Billions of gallons of freshwater are used for fracking every year in Colorado. Companies will now have to gradually increase the amount of recycled water they use.

A new bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd aims to roll back Biden-era land protections, reopening millions of acres for energy development, mining, and grazing while sparking controversy among conservation groups.

Meanwhile, earthquakes linked to wastewater injection wells continue to rock the area. The Railroad Commission has restricted deep injection to reduce seismicity in the area.

The $1.05 million deal reflects the company’s ongoing effort to streamline operations and refocus on its core oil and gas business.

With oil and gas exploration ramping up, the demand for better waste disposal solutions is skyrocketing. But companies are working on new ways to recycle and reuse waste, which could be a game-changer.

Unplugged wells pose significant risks to the environment, climate, and public health. Across the U.S., millions of people live near orphaned oil and gas wells.

Tales from the Dark Job Site – The Driller Newscast Annual Halloween Edition

In West Texas, ranchers like Schuyler Wight have noticed a growing number of abandoned wells coming back to life, with gassy water gushing onto their land. 

This week's 'Wednesday with Wayne' delves into the fundamentals, performance, and evolution of PDC bits, blending historical insights and technical expertise with anecdotes from drilling legend Wayne Nash and Industry Editor Brock Yordy.

"Every stuck pipe job is a little different, and you are going to have to think “outside the box” to be successful."