Event Brief
Oilfield theft in Texas grows more organized — and more dangerous
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: Texas is working to crack down on increasingly organized oilfield theft, with estimated statewide losses of about $1 billion.
WHO: Texas
WHAT: Efforts to crack down on organized oilfield theft and stolen crude.
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM ET
WHERE: Texas
WHY: Texas is responding to the growing problem of oilfield theft.
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