Oil & Gas Drilling

EPA Orders Cleanup After Oil and Brine Spill Reaches Kansas River System

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The agency expects the response and recovery activities described in the order to be completed by March 13, 2026.

Low Prices, No Margins: Why Bakken Drilling Just Came to a Standstill

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Bakken isn’t running out of oil. But for the moment, much of it is staying in the ground, waiting for prices to make drilling worthwhile again.

Young Engineers Are Shaping the Future of Drilling Technology

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:50:36 -0500

Taylor’s work at Slippery Rock may be taking place in a small university lab, but it reflects a broader trend: the critical role of student researchers in advancing the technologies and practices that will shape the future of energy.

Offshore Drilling Makes a Comeback as U.S. Shale Growth Slows

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Global efforts to transition toward renewable energy are accelerating, and long-term forecasts suggest oil demand could plateau or decline beyond the 2030s.

Canada’s Drilling Activity Expected to Rise Slightly in 2026

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Progress is expected to be slow, with regulatory clarity and global pricing playing central roles in shaping future investment decisions.

Europe’s Oil and Gas Revival Raises Questions About Energy Security, Climate Goals, and U.S. Trade

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

At the same time, Europe’s move to increase domestic supply raises questions about the future of transatlantic energy trade.

International Energy Report Projects a Slower Transition to Renewables

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 20:25:33 -0500

A new report from the International Energy Agency says renewable energy is surging ahead, but natural gas demand could peak five years later than it forecasted last year.

Major Oil Cleanup at Dunsmuir Railyard, Restores Sacramento River Shoreline

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The EPA says it will continue supporting state partners and monitoring the site to ensure long-term environmental protections are maintained.

FutureCoal CEO Urges Australia to Bring “Balance and Honesty” Back to Energy Debate

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

“Progress is not measured by what we shut down but by what we build,” she said. “We do not need a movement defined by refusal; we need one defined by improvement, innovation and balance.”

‘Burning Money’: Dept. of Energy Directs $100 Million to Modernize Declining Coal Plants

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Between 2013 and 2024, forced-outage rates for coal exceeded those for other major sources of electricity, including gas, nuclear and hydroelectric power, according to a report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

Department of Energy Begins Refilling Oil Reserve

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Observers will watch not just the volumes secured but the price paid, logistics of transport and storage, and whether larger allocations will follow.

Corpus Christi Faces Possible Water Curtailments by 2026

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The message from both local leaders and industry is clear: the clock is ticking, and South Texas’ water future may define its economic one.

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

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

EWAB says “Several factors must be prioritized to ensure production strength for the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries.”

Interior Department Proposes Rule Changes to Unlock Oil and Gas Efficiency

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Critics warn that the proposed flexibility might come at a cost to oversight and transparency.

Maryland Advocates Call for Penalties on Washington Gas

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Zeldin's Alaska Tour Sparks Debate Over Energy Future

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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

The U.S. Shale Boom Hits a Wall

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400

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

Interior Department Moves to Roll Back Alaska Drilling Rule

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

USGS Releases New Oil and Gas Assessment for Southwestern Wyoming

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Future development in the Mowry Composite system would depend on a mix of federal leasing decisions, permitting processes, market demand, and state-level regulations.

Interior Overhauls Oil and Gas Leasing Rules

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:47:26 -0400

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.

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:20:15 -0400

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

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

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:45:45 -0400

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.

Congressman Pushes Bill to Reopen Public Lands for Energy Development

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:25:47 -0400

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.

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

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:30:18 -0400

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.

Barnwell Industries Announces Intent to Sell Water Well Drilling Subsidiary

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:59:31 -0400

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

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

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

As drilling continues, the challenge will be finding the right balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility.

Drilling Waste Management is Evolving

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:37:24 -0500

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.

Turning Abandoned Oil Wells into Clean Energy

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:54:29 -0500

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.

The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

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