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While the wildcatter may be an iconic figure in state history, many Texans today would not go to work on an oil rig — even for double their current pay.  That's according to a new survey ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Baker Hughes reports US rig count unchanged at 585 for a record third week, with oil and gas drilling activity stable across ...

Baker Hughes reports US rig count remains unchanged at 585, with oil and gas drilling activity stable but down 5% from last ...

U.S. energy firms kept the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating unchanged for a second week in a row, energy services ...

This announcement has been reviewed by Dr. Gábor Bada, Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd’s Technical Advisor. Dr. Bada obtained his geology degree at the Eötvös L. University in Budapest, Hungary and his PhD at ...

Despite Trump's victory, U.S. oil production growth is expected to remain moderate due to changes in the shale industry.

Trump will certainly reduce hurdles for producers; expect lower royalties and easier environmental rules on federal lands as ...

How could the White House race’s outcome shake up the fossil-fuel industry? Analysts anticipate that Trump could deliver ...