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Corpus Christi Faces Possible Water Curtailments by 2026

The Texas Oil and Gas Industry Sounds the Alarm
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
October 19, 2025
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The message from both local leaders and industry is clear: the clock is ticking, and South Texas’ water future may define its economic one.


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DOE Workforce Panel Says Oil, Gas Workers Need to be Trained to Transition to Geothermal

Energy Workforce Advisory Board urges establishing ‘geothermal centers of excellence’
J.J. Smith
July 21, 2025
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EWAB says “Several factors must be prioritized to ensure production strength for the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries.”



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Interior Department Proposes Rule Changes to Unlock Oil and Gas Efficiency

Critics Caution Oversight Risks
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 10, 2025
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Critics warn that the proposed flexibility might come at a cost to oversight and transparency.


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Maryland Advocates Call for Penalties on Washington Gas

A recent ruling on false environmental claims called for penalties
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 11, 2025
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The legal battle between the state’s utility watchdog and Washington Gas is heating up after the company’s claims that methane gas is cleaner and cheaper than electricity were deemed false.


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Zeldin's Alaska Tour Sparks Debate Over Energy Future

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just wrapped a whirlwind, week-long tour across Alaska
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 10, 2025
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Zeldin kicked off the trip in Alaska’s oil-rich North Slope before heading south to Anchorage, Whittier, and the remote village of Chenega.


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The U.S. Shale Boom Hits a Wall

Industry Leaders Warn of Peak Production
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 4, 2025
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The U.S. shale oil industry, once the driving force behind America's energy independence, is showing signs of slowing down.


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Interior Department Moves to Roll Back Alaska Drilling Rule

The decision sparks debate over energy and environmental balance.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 4, 2025
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As the fight over America’s energy future continues, Alaska once again finds itself at the heart of it—caught between oil rigs and caribou herds, national policy and local tradition.


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USGS Releases New Oil and Gas Assessment for Southwestern Wyoming

New report outlines major untapped oil and gas reserves in Wyoming’s Mowry system.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 27, 2025
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Future development in the Mowry Composite system would depend on a mix of federal leasing decisions, permitting processes, market demand, and state-level regulations.


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Interior Overhauls Oil and Gas Leasing Rules

The move aims to jolt energy growth and "economic expansion"
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 15, 2025
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The Department of the Interior this week unveiled a sweeping policy change aimed at accelerating oil and gas leasing on federal lands—part of the Trump Administration’s ongoing push for energy dominance and economic growth.


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A New Executive Order: The Push for Domestic Mineral Production Draws Praise and Scrutiny

SME Applauds Executive Order to Boost U.S. Mineral Production and National Security
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 16, 2025
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Some warn that streamlining development too aggressively could create economic instability in rural areas if mining booms aren’t matched by long-term infrastructure or diversification planning.


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