The latest energy news from The Texas Tribune.
Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem. Full Story
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According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years. Full Story
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All three — running unopposed — have longstanding connections with SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company headquartered in South Texas. Full Story
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The Texas Legislature has also invested millions in research to clean the fracking wastewater. Critics say it’s not a viable solution to the state’s water crisis. Full Story
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House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste. Full Story
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The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands. Full Story
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Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers. Full Story
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Environmental groups worry direct carbon capture is not the silver bullet to curb climate change many energy companies purport it to be. Full Story
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The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face. Full Story
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The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed. Full Story
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State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. These are some of the ways the state could spend the money. Full Story
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Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth. Full Story
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The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin. Full Story
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Water is complex. So are the terms used to describe it. Get to know the language as Texas debates how to save its water supply. Full Story
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The state’s water supply faces numerous threats. And by one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented. Full Story
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The bill would have set deadlines for the oil and gas industry to plug inactive wells, which can pose a danger to the environment. Full Story
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At a Texas Tribune event Thursday, energy experts discussed how the state’s growing energy demands will impact residential bills and how legislation is trying to regulate new big energy users. Full Story
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The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth. Full Story
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The case could establish the nation’s first independent repository for spent nuclear fuel in West Texas, despite the objections of state leaders. Full Story
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All Texans connected to the state grid will now pay for the generators rather than just CenterPoint customers. Full Story
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