The Public Utility Commission of Texas said Thursday it approved the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, which is designed to expand power grid infrastructure in the oilfield to accommodate rapidly growing demand from the oil and gas industry.

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The Public Utility Commission officially approved the Permian Electric Reliability Plan, designed to increase electric availability in the region

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) today took a critical step in ensuring the long-term energy reliability and economic prosperity of Texas with the approval of the Permian

A Texas commission unanimously on Thursday approved the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, which is designed to expand power grid infrastructure in the United States' largest oilfield to accommodate rapidly growing demand from the oil and gas industry.