The LedgerNo. 001Book 1, Page 1

Book 1, Page 1

A first entry. The well that made southeastern New Mexico, the four-billion-dollar afternoon that just re-leased it, and the oilfield tools now being pointed at a resource under every county: heat.

Filed for record August 27, 20264,700 words60 sources27 min listen

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