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Texas county has over 600 potential ‘zombie’ wells, UH study finds

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Alan Day

Thousands of dormant oil wells dot the Texas landscape, and the number of leaking wells is unknown. A University of Houston study quantifies the problem.

Source: Texas county has over 600 potential ‘zombie’ wells, UH study finds | Houston Chronicle

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