Demand for gas drives increased drilling, jobsWest Texas drilling activity up as surge in prices drives the search for natural gas Betsy Blaney Associated Press Writer
The surge in natural gas prices has been a boon for the Permian basin in West Texas, leading to an increase in rigs and jobs, industry officials say.
Two years ago, the Permian basin had 131 active drilling rigs. Today, it boasts 214 rigs — nearly half the statewide total of 497.
The increase in rig....
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