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The Water Problem Threatening Texas Oil & Gas (opens the original)
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Texas produces nearly six million barrels of oil every day — but alongside it comes roughly 30 million barrels of produced water. So what happens to all that water? On this episode of The Crude Truth, Rey Treviño III welcomes back Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright for an in-depth conversation about one of the biggest challenges facing the state’s oil and gas industry: produced water. Commissioner Wright explains how the shale revolution dramatically changed the way Texas handles produced wa
From Miss America to Nuclear Engineer: Grace Vanderhei on the Future of Energy (opens the original)
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Former Miss America and nuclear fuels engineer Grace Vanderhei returns to The Crude Truth to break down why nuclear energy is making a major comeback in the United States. From the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1 — now the Crane Clean Energy Center — to the growing demand for clean, reliable power, Grace explains how nuclear energy can help fuel America’s future. Connect with Grace on her LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracevanderhei/ Rey Trevino and Grace discuss her work with Conste
The Hidden Legal Battles Behind Oil and Gas with Lauren Varnado (opens the original)
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The Crude Truth: Navigating Legal Complexity in Modern Energy In an era where energy demands are skyrocketing and the industry is at a crossroads between traditional oil and gas production and emerging clean technologies, the legal landscape has never been more complex. From royalty disputes and investor protection to the explosive growth of data centers demanding unprecedented power consumption, oil and gas companies face multifaceted challenges that require more than just operational expertise
Why West Texas Wins: Derrick Black on Energy, People and Purpose (opens the original)
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What makes West Texas networking different from anywhere else? In this episode of The Crude Truth, Rey Trevino sits down with Derrick Black, a respected oil & gas professional, community leader, and founder of Coffee & Connections. Derrick shares his journey from telecommunications with AT&T to building a successful career in the Permian Basin, while using his passion for networking to connect people, businesses, and nonprofits throughout West Texas. The conversation explores the culture of the
Red Cards Against Human Trafficking | David Reid on The Crude Truth (opens the original)
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Human trafficking is one of the world's most hidden and devastating crimes—and it's happening closer to home than many realize. In this episode of The Crude Truth, host Rey Trevino sits down with David Reid, CTO and CMO of NOV and founder of Red M, to discuss how he's using his platform in the energy industry to bring awareness to human trafficking and protect vulnerable children and families. We recommend connecting with David Reed on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidred/ David shares
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