The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that producers could tap some 20 billion more barrels of oil from under the Midland area. It’s the agency’s largest discovery of recoverable crude ever.
Environment
Coverage of climate, conservation, natural resources, and environmental policy shaping the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Energy
How will Texas energy — and environment — fare under Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump may be seen as a boon for fossil fuels and a burden for renewables. But energy experts and clean energy groups say his victory may not be a win for Texas oil and gas — or a totally bad thing for wind and solar.
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Energy
Sunset panel passes on Railroad Commission name change
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission on Thursday snubbed several recommendations meant to enhance the Railroad Commission of Texas’ efficiency and environmental regulatory functions.
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Energy
Texas Libertarians clinch ballot access, Greens fall short
Libertarians on Tuesday earned a spot on Texas’ next general election ballot. The Green Party must seek another route.
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Energy
Wayne Christian wins big in Texas Railroad Commission race
Former state Rep. Wayne Christian, a Republican, notched an easy victory Tuesday in the race for Texas railroad commissioner.
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Energy
Report takes the wind out of Texas’ reputation as renewable powerhouse
Texas touts its wind power production, but a new report suggests that the state doesn’t utilize that energy, with around 10 percent of the energy on the grid coming from wind turbines.
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New in Trib+Water: Mermaids revived in San Marcos
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: The longtime attractions at Aquarena Springs are being revived, satellite images show the impact of a Texas flood and an interview with John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist.
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Energy
Texas getting $190 million as judge signs VW deal
VW is atoning for its massive emissions scandal in a $15 billion settlement. A federal judge formally signed off on the deal Tuesday.
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Economy
Petroleum engineer lifts Libertarian hopes in Railroad Commission race
Mark Miller, a Libertarian running for Railroad Commission, is gaining an unusual amount of attention in a turbulent election cycle, leaving his party hopeful that it can make a splash in a statewide race.
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New in Trib+Water: Inside the bottled water craze
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A look at the surge in the market for bottled water, using underground reservoirs to manage water shortages and an interview with Gabe Collins and Hilmar Blumberg.
