Pair of large quakes rattle Texas oil patch, putting spotlight on water disposal
February 19, 2025
(BOE Report) – Two large earthquakes that hit the Permian basin, the top U.S. oilfield, this week have rattled the Texas oil industry and put a fresh spotlight on the water disposal practices that can lead to increases in seismic activity, industry consultants said on Tuesday. A magnitude 5.0 quake struck on Feb. 14, followed by a magnitude 4.7 temblor
