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Caroline Ghisolfi
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Deputy Data Editor, Houston Chronicle
Houston
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By Caroline Ghisolfi Verified, Amanda Drane Verified| Houston Chronicle Verified More than 150,000 oil and gas wells sit idle and unplugged across Texas. These wells often outlast their cash-strapped owners, who leave them behind after they die, go bankrupt or dissolve their companies. A bill from Republican state Sen. Mayes Middleton, himself an oilman from Galveston, would force oil and gas companies to plug idle wells while they are still around to do the work. As it stands, operators can leave an open hole in the ground indefinitely.
By Amanda Drane Verified, Caroline Ghisolfi Verified| Houston Chronicle Verified State lawmakers want to throw a major lifeline to the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry. For the last 20 years, the Railroad Commission has struggled to plug all of the state's orphan wells - uncapped holes in the ground that become wards of the state when companies go bankrupt or dissolve.
By Caroline Ghisolfi Verified, Amanda Drane Verified| Houston Chronicle Verified More than 150,000 oil and gas wells sit idle and unplugged across Texas. These wells often outlast their cash-strapped owners, who leave them behind after they die, go bankrupt or dissolve their companies. A bill from Republican state Sen. Mayes Middleton, himself an oilman from Galveston, would force oil and gas companies to plug idle wells while they are still around to do the work. As it stands, operators can leave an open hole in the ground indefinitely.
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Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is a prominent daily newspaper and the largest in Texas, established in 1901 by Marcellus E. Foster. It has served as Houston's primary newspaper of record and has a rich history, including the introduction of a Sunday edition with color comics in 1905. The newspaper was acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 1987 and became Houston's sole major daily after purchasing the assets of the Houston Post in 1995. The Chronicle provides comprehensive print and digital news coverage, focusing on local, regional, and national events, particularly those relevant to the Houston area. It is known for its investigative journalism, opinion sections, and lifestyle features, including the "Bayou City History" project that documents significant milestones in Houston's history. The newspaper also maintains a vast archive of over a century of content, supporting research and education. With a broad readership, it serves local residents, businesses, and academic institutions, leveraging its extensive circulation for advertising opportunities.
Houston, Texas, United States
Founded: 1901