Wells are required by law to be constructed with multiple layers of industrial-grade steel casing (pipe) which is surrounded by cement to create a redundant safeguard for underground freshwater supplies. The Environmental Protection Agency recently completed a comprehensive five year study of fracking’s effects on drinking water and concluded that fracking has not led to
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Fracking has been safely used for 60+ years in more than 1 million wells in the United States.
Hydraulic fracturing has provided safe extraction of oil and natural gas from underground shale formation for more than 60 years.
As Texas public school hallways are again filled with elementary, secondary and college students returning to campus this month, it’s fair to say that Texas energy producers are fueling their education.
A wet spring gave way to even more rain with late May floods, just as Texas summer hit its stride.
Texas is a global leader and the world is watching to see how the Texas economy works, especially our energy sector.
Workplace safety — and getting workers back on the job after injuries — can and should be part of every employer’s company culture. In fact, employers who encourage safety among workers, actively mitigate accidents and commit to getting injured workers back on the job see a tremendous return on investment.
Safe communities and oil and gas activity have co-existed in Texas for more than 100 years.
The oil and gas industry’s economic impact on Texas has reached historic levels.
