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On December 17, 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) adopted new comprehensive regulations governing the handling, storage, treatment, ...

At least four companies say they are prepared to treat the water well enough to be released into rivers in West Texas.

Texas is inching closer to adopting revised oil and gas waste management rules for the first time in four decades. The Railroad Commission of Texas announced the draft rule at its Aug. 15 meeting ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Railroad Commission of Texas announced the first overhaul of its waste management rules in 40 ...

The new regulations are designed to help ensure injected fluids stay contained within disposal formations, thereby protecting ...

AUSTIN After extensive reviews of public comments and stakeholder input, the Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted a significant overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste management ...

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A statement posted on the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) website revealed that the RRC is proposing a “significant overhaul of oil and gas waste management rules”. “RRC commissioners voted ...

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For the first time in more than 40 years, energy companies in Texas soon will have new rules for managing oil field waste. The Railroad Commission of Texas, which regulates the industry ...