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Supreme Court Rules EPA Must Set Limits on Pollutants in Water Discharges

EPA tells The Driller it is ‘reviewing the decision’
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
March 24, 2025
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The Supreme Court ruled that the EPA must first establish pollutant limits in discharges before holding NPDES permit holders accountable for water quality violations.


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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.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
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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EPA ‘Deregulation’ Plan Targets Environmental Protection Rules

EPA’s plan ‘dramatically weaken’ clean water protections says the Waterkeeper Alliance
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
March 21, 2025
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Touting the plan as the 'biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history,' EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the deregulation effort is 'driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion.'


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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.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
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.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
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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EPA Freezes, Then Terminates Multi-Billion Dollar Climate Grants

The Move Scuttled Projects and Triggered Lawsuits
Aman Azhar
March 18, 2025
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The lawsuits could take months, if not years, to resolve, experts say, leaving green banks, clean energy startups and low-income communities in financial limbo.


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DFI and EFFC Collaborate on Sustainability Guides to Support Geotechnical Industry

These guides are aimed at helping geotechnical companies adopt more environmentally responsible practices.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 13, 2025
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The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is partnering with the European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC) to develop a series of sustainability guides.


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Barnwell Industries Announces Intent to Sell Water Well Drilling Subsidiary

The Company Wants to Re-focus on Oil and Gas
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
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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Trump Doubles Tariffs and the EU Hits Back

The tariffs in question will be raised from 25% to 50%
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 13, 2025
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Premier Ford’s electricity tax was enacted as a retaliatory measure against the U.S. administration’s previously announced tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum.


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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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