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News Digest
Ownership of Lithium in Water Reservoirs May Hinge on Texas Law
Lithium also can be found in produced water, a waste byproduct brought to the surface during oil and gas drilling operations. As a result, the oil and gas industry is in a unique position to tap produced water as a potential new lithium source.
Permian Strategic Partners’ Bentley joins Dallas Fed board to advocate for the Permian Basin
As a board member, Bentley will provide the Dallas Fed input on regional economic conditions so that it can better understand the Permian Basin’s impacts and needs.
Gov. Abbott and Mayor Whitmire resurrect an old scheme to sell Houston’s water to West Texas
Whiny article about bi-partisan idea addressing water issues in west Texas.
Texas Pacific Land to relocate Dallas headquarters to new tower
Texas Pacific Land's vast holdings draw investor interest for potential data center development.
New York & New England Play Russian Roulette With Their Energy Supply
As much of America now girds itself for a difficult few weeks of frigid temperatures, those states who, had prioritized environmental posturing over energy availability and affordability must be especially on their guard.
Pennsylvania Natural Gas Has Low Environmental Footprint, Aids U.S. Emission Declines, Federal Analysis Says
Natural gas produced in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia has some of the lowest associated air emissions and water usage, according to a new peer-reviewed study from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Texas Oil and Gas Association set new record in state and local taxes and state royalties
According to Staples, 492,000 Texans have a job because of oil and natural gas.
Tailwater Co-Founder on Energy Investment under Trump
Jason Downie shares his insights on upstream and midstream private equity investment.
Public Perception of Nontraditional Water Reuse in New Mexico: A Focus on Produced Water from Oil and Gas Production
This study investigated public perceptions of nontraditional water reuse, particularly oil and gas–oil and gas produced water reuse, in New Mexico, using valid responses from 657 statewide survey participants.
Flashback: Future King Charles III Visits Frac Water Treatment Facility
In 2012, the future king visited Ground Effects in Canada.
Rising data demand puts pressure on US energy grid, boosts gas projects
As demand grows, natural gas has regained prominence as a reliable energy source, with utility companies planning 17.5 GW of new capacity in the coming years—the highest level of project activity since 2017.
Bulls Poised to Extend Parade Through Natural Gas Cash Market as Storage Falls, Demand Ramps
As peak winter heating demand across key regions in the Lower 48 intersected with robust calls for U.S. LNG, natural gas spot prices mounted momentum through the first half of January.
Saudi Arabia Discovers Lithium Reserves in its Oil Fields
This should come as no surprise. Hopefully it serves as a wakeup call for those in the Marcellus and other basins in the U.S. where lithium from produced water is an opportunity.
Oil gains capped by uncertainty over sanctions impact
Oil prices crept higher on Wednesday as the market focused on potential supply disruptions from sanctions on Russian tankers, though gains were tempered by a lack of clarity on their impact.
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