Texas orphaned oil wells hit 20-year high, topping 11,000 statewide
- Posted on January 21, 2026
- By Houston Chronicle
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Texas orphaned oil wells hit 20-year high, topping 11,000 statewide
Orphaned oil and gas wells are multiplying in Texas, reaching a 20-year high in December, according to the Texas Railroad Commission.
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