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SLB Awarded Contract by Woodside Energy for Trion Ultra-Deep-Water Drilling Project Offshore Mexico

AI-enabled drilling to support Mexico’s first deep-water oil project
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April 2, 2025
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AI-driven technologies and integrated services to support Mexico’s first deep-water oil development, with operations set to begin in 2026


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Colorado Will Require Oil and Gas Companies to Increase Water Recycling for Fracking

Colorado is Seeking Disposal and Recycling Alternatives for the Produced Water that Oil and Gas Drilling Generates.
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March 21, 2025
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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.


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Congressman Pushes Bill to Reopen Public Lands for Energy Development

The Bill Aims to Dismantle Land Protections, Prioritizing Energy Development and Commercial Use.
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March 20, 2025
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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.


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An Abandoned Oil Well Has Created a 200-Foot-Wide Sinkhole

The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin.
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March 19, 2025
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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.


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Barnwell Industries Announces Intent to Sell Water Well Drilling Subsidiary

The Company Wants to Re-focus on Oil and Gas
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March 13, 2025
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The $1.05 million deal reflects the company’s ongoing effort to streamline operations and refocus on its core oil and gas business.


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ExxonMobil Hits 1,000-Well Milestone in the New Mexico Delaware Basin

However, the Feat Doesn't Come Without Controversy
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 11, 2025
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As drilling continues, the challenge will be finding the right balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility.


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Drilling Waste Management is Evolving

The drilling waste management market is expected to hit $8.2 billion by 2033.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 20, 2025
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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.


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Turning Abandoned Oil Wells into Clean Energy

There are hundreds of thousands of orphaned wells sitting dormant on United States land.
John Oldani
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February 11, 2025
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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.


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The Driller Newscast episode 133: The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals
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The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals

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October 31, 2024
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Tales from the Dark Job Site – The Driller Newscast Annual Halloween Edition



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Abandoned Oil Wells in West Texas Come Back to Life

Some suspect fracking wastewater disposal could be contributing to the pressure pushing water up through abandoned wells
Austin Keating
August 23, 2024
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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. 


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