Articles by The Driller Staff

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.

The highest concentrations of these gases were detected in the oldest and deepest groundwater samples—some over 20,000 years old.

Zeldin kicked off the trip in Alaska’s oil-rich North Slope before heading south to Anchorage, Whittier, and the remote village of Chenega.

Orange County’s pioneering plant even earned a Guinness World Record in 2018 for the most wastewater purified into drinking water in a single day.

As electricity demand surges from AI, data centers, and electrification efforts, that kind of firm, carbon-free energy could be exactly what the grid needs.

As the expansion moves forward, the debate continues over the balance between energy development and environmental protection. 

The $50 million investment may represent both promise and a stark reminder: no amount of monitoring can replace the need for lasting, systemic change.

The deal includes an option for DEME to acquire the remaining 50% stake within the next five years, indicating a long-term commitment to expanding its offshore wind capabilities. 

The U.S. shale oil industry, once the driving force behind America's energy independence, is showing signs of slowing down.

The coming months will reveal whether these adaptive strategies will soften the blow of what many are calling a new era of industrial trade warfare.