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The number of "zombie oil wells" in Texas surges by 50%, prompting new anti-leak regulations

The number of "zombie oil wells" in Texas surges by 50%, prompting new anti-leak regulations

华尔街见闻华尔街见闻2026/04/24 16:15
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This year, the number of sites with toxic wastewater leaks in the state has increased by over 50%. The Railroad Commission of Texas is proposing new emergency measures, including shutting down wastewater injection operations within a two-mile radius of a leaking oil well or mandating that nearby operators clean up the site themselves. The regulator wants to see operators "more involved" in reducing well pressure and water volume, and is considering two plans to address leaks: shutting down injection wells or assigning the cleanup responsibility to nearby operators.
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