Aging Gulf wells mostly sealed with temporary caps rise
An AP exclusive shows a growing share of Gulf oil and gas wells remain temporarily sealed for long periods. Since 2010 the number of wells with temporary seals over a year has climbed 25 percent to 3,576, while those sealed over five years rose 16 percent to 1,895, despite Idle Iron efforts.
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Health Department Week Food Inspection Scores Released
Ector County Health Department reports weekly scores for West, East and South sectors from July 6 to July 10. Scores range from 85 to 100 with multiple perfection ratings, and Walters closed July 9 for violations requiring corrective action before reinspection.
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S. Jackson
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E. Highway 80
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Jbs Parkway
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Interstate 20
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Permian Basin Hamburger Co
N. Grant Ave
Norma's Café
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Hooters
Baker Hughes reports U S rig count drops to 857
Baker Hughes Inc reports a national rig count of 857 for the week, down six from last week. Houston based firm notes 638 rigs for oil and 218 for natural gas, with a single miscellaneous rig. State changes include Arkansas Colorado Kansas New Mexico up one each while Louisiana up three.
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