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One Oilfield Worker's Decision To Quit The Bakken by Inside Energy

One Oilfield Worker's Decision To Quit The Bakken by Inside Energy

The drop in the price of crude oil means thousands of people are losing their jobs in oil fields nationwide. There’s renewed focus on an ongoing problem in the oilfields---the theft of oil, tools, piping and copper wire by laid off or disgruntled workers. The issue is so severe in Texas that the FBI has a team working full-time to stem the flow of stolen oilfield equipment. For Inside Energy, Lorne Matalon of Marfa Public Radio reports.

The drop in the price of crude oil means thousands of people are losing their jobs in oil fields nationwide. There’s renewed focus on an ongoing problem in the oilfields---the theft of oil, tools, piping and copper wire by laid off or disgruntled workers. The issue is so severe in Texas that the FBI has a team working full-time to stem the flow of stolen oilfield equipment. For Inside Energy, Lorne Matalon of Marfa Public Radio reports.

It’s no secret that America’s roads are in trouble.

Our highways, interstates and bridges are crumbling and there's an estimated $90 billion dollar annual shortfall in funding to make the fixes.

So, now would be a good time to raise gas taxes, right?

That’s the main funding source for road infrastructure, has been for decades.

Wyoming, and Iowa have raised theirs in recent years, other states are considering it.

But, Dan Boyce tells us gas taxes are not a long-term solution.

It’s no secret that America’s roads are in trouble.

Our highways, interstates and bridges are crumbling and there's an estimated $90 billion dollar annual shortfall in funding to make the fixes.

So, now would be a good time to raise gas taxes, right?

That’s the main funding source for road infrastructure, has been for decades.

Wyoming, and Iowa have raised theirs in recent years, other states are considering it.

But, Dan Boyce tells us gas taxes are not a long-term solution.

Solar Economics Looking Sunnier, Even In Coal Country by Inside Energy

Solar Economics Looking Sunnier, Even In Coal Country by Inside Energy

A Colorado task force tackling controversial oil and gas issues has wrapped up it’s work, sending nine recommendations to the desk of Governor John Hickenlooper.

Industry is hailing the process as a collaborative success.

Others say the body did not go far enough.

Dan Boyce with our Inside Energy team tells us the group has been meeting for five months.

A Colorado task force tackling controversial oil and gas issues has wrapped up it’s work, sending nine recommendations to the desk of Governor John Hickenlooper.

Industry is hailing the process as a collaborative success.

Others say the body did not go far enough.

Dan Boyce with our Inside Energy team tells us the group has been meeting for five months.