In the second quarter of 2022, the Permian Basin attracted nearly half of all oil and gas investments in the U.S. as the importance of energy security grows. This investment boom could be hindered however by new environmental regulations that will look to reduce drilling in Texas and New Mexico if Ozone levels aren’t lowered. The Permian Basin is a vital source of energy and a key economic asset for the U.S., and with companies already working to reduce emissions there, its future remains bright. The Permian Basin has dominated oil and gas deals in the U.S. in 2022, attracting almost half of all oil investments in the second quarter. Its abundant shale resources continue to attract investment from some of America’s most important oil firms, with no sign of slowing production. However, restrictions on new oil leases and threats of tighter environmental regulations from the U.S. government could […]