The Permian Is Not Done Yet

The Permian Is Not Done Yet

Back in 2017, oil production in the Permian stood at 2.2 million barrels daily. Today, the Permian is producing over 6 million barrels daily, accounting for nearly half of the U.S. total. Predictions of a looming peak have lately multiplied, but according to Wood Mackenzie, the Permian is not done yet—not if prices improve. To be sure, the boom days seem to be over. Production growth in the most prolific shale play in the United States has been …

Permian Basin Oil Field at Risk of Poisonous Water Leaks, Texas Railroad Commission Warns

The Permian Basin, the heart of U.S. oil production, is grappling with a mounting crisis as toxic wastewater from fracking threatens environmental catastrophe and production setbacks. The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC), the state’s oil and gas regulator, has issued urgent warnings about “widespread” underground pressure increases caused by wastewater disposal, risking poisonous leaks, higher crude costs, and potential output curbs. For Energy N…