Plugging Away at the Millions of Derelict Oil and Gas Wells in the US
OKMULGEE, Okla.—There are a few truisms in the oil and gas industry: It is crowded with prodigious egos,…
A Small Oil Company Polluted Midland’s Water Reserve. The Cleanup Has Dragged on for Years.
Reporting for this story was supported by a grant from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. WINKLER COUNTY, Texas—The…
Abandoned Oil Wells Pose Growing Risks in Permian Basin
As the number of depleted and abandoned oil wells in the West Texas Permian Basin continues to grow…