Tag: Texas wildfires

Preventing Texas Wildfires: The Dangers of Unregulated Oilfield Power LinesIn the vast expanse of the Texas Panhandle, the threat of wildfires looms large, especially due to the presence of unregulated power lines built by oil and gas operators. These...

After a series of devastating wildfires tore through the Texas Panhandle in February, leaving millions of acres scorched and residents vulnerable, the issue of regulating power lines in the oil patch has come into focus. Unlike traditional utility companies...