‘It's given my family a good life’: Chasing oil wealth in the US

As US President Donald Trump looks to open the floodgates for American energy, Texas shale producer Harold Atkinson tells Upstream's sister title DN he believes prices will plummet if the plans are taken seriously

Harold Atkinson at his oilfield in Texas.
Harold Atkinson at his oilfield in Texas.Photo: PER THRANA/DN
Published 14 June 2025, 12:20Updated 14 June 2025, 12:20
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