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Back to EpisodesPermian Basin Power Grid Expansion: Weighing Oil Needs vs Local Impacts
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Texass Permian Basin oil producers face power shortages due to limited grid expansion, leading to a $14 billion project to build or upgrade 260 transmission lines by 2038. However, opposition from landowners, conservation groups, and think tanks is growing over potential environmental impacts, cost increases, and lack of study. Industry leaders warn of economic stagnation, while critics suggest phasing the builds and choosing less disruptive paths. The Public Utility Commission is reviewing the most controversial lines, with public input ongoing.
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