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Texas new drills jump 27% higher in March over February, tie January’s level

Oil & Gas 360º

RRC figures show 1,072 new drills recorded during March (up 27.5%), including 818 oil wells, 246 gas wells and eight dry holes. This compares to 841 total new drills in February, including 682 oil wells, 142 gas wells and 17 dry holes. The figures a year ago included 689 oil wells, 183 gas wells and 19 dry holes.

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Crude Oil Investing: A Guide for Accredited Investors

Aresco

Direct investments in crude oil and natural gas generally involve purchasing interests in exploration and production (E&P) companies, owning working interests in oil and gas wells, or investing in partnerships that develop and operate oil fields. Dry holeswhere no commercially viable oil or gas is foundare a real possibility.