West Texas, the center of U.S. oil drilling, is now described as nearing the status of the country's earthquake capital, pointing to rising seismic risk linked to energy production activity. The article frames this as a negative externality for the region and for operators, though it does not cite immediate financial or production losses. Market impact appears limited unless the issue leads to tighter regulation or operational curbs.
West Texas, the center of U.S. oil drilling, is now described as nearing the status of the country's earthquake capital, pointing to rising seismic risk linked to energy production activity. The article frames this as a negative externality for the region and for operators, though it does not cite immediate financial or production losses. Market impact appears limited unless the issue leads to tighter regulation or operational curbs.
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