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Mella McEwen

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I cover the Permian Basin's energy industry, from oil and gas to the emerging wind, solar and geothermal industries. I also cover businesses of all ranges.
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TCU students help address orphaned well issue

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By Mella McEwen
| Midland Reporter-Telegram Verified
A team of students from Texas Christian University, working with the Texas General Land Office, spent several days in Corpus Christi, examining orphaned assets - 100 wells and dozens of offshore platforms - in the GLO's portfolio. Students will be visiting elsewhere in Texas, including West Texas, this summer.
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Those who work in the oilfields take pride in what they do

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By Mella McEwen
| Fort Worth Star-Telegram Verified
Texas crude oil and natural gas have been flowing in record amounts, serving Texas, the nation and international consumers. But it still takes blood, sweat and muscle to keep that energy flowing, even in this high-tech age. "I feel the Natural Gas Services team has a high priority on keeping gas flowing from wells," said Paul Novak, the company's district area supervisor for the Midland Basin/San Angelo area.
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Technological advancements turn the United States into an energy leader

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By Mella McEwen
| Fort Worth Star-Telegram Verified
In the beginning, cable tools pounded holes into the ground and nitroglycerin shots burst holes in pipe to coax oil to the surface. Today, machines help oversee oil and natural gas production and the growing use of artificial intelligence is expected to further advance automation in the industry. "Everything at one time was very manual," said Melissa Weston, strategic business manager for production enhancement at Halliburton.
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