Study Finds High Levels of Hydrogen Sulfide in Central Texas Oilfield

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The smell of oil wells has long permeated Caldwell County, within 50 miles of Austin and San Antonio. Now researchers have documented wells releasing dangerous amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas.

By Martha Pskowski

The first readings Abigail Edgar took of hydrogen sulfide and methane at oilfields in Caldwell County in 2021 were so high that she thought her equipment was malfunctioning.

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