David Bradley joined the staff of NGI in June, 2007 following eight years of news reporting for Northern Virginia newspapers and more than a dozen years in the telecommunications industry. He received his bachelor's degree in Communications and English from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA., and his master's degree in Information Management from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. David retired in August 2020.
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Senate Committee Seeks to Avoid More Winter Propane Shortages
Last winter’s propane crisis, which involved shortages of the heating fuel in the Midwest and Northeast, might have been avoided, and there are steps that can be taken to lessen the chance of future shortages, witnesses said in testimony before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in Washington, DC, Thursday.
May 2, 2014
U.S. Production Nearly Flat in February; Analysts Expect Rebound in March
A return to robust natural gas production growth from the Other States category — home to several shale-rich states — wasn’t enough to keep the U.S. production total from decreasing to 85.02 Bcf/d in February, down 0.18 Bcf/d compared with 85.20 Bcf/d in January, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
May 1, 2014
Despite Shale States Surge, February U.S. Production Nearly Flat
A return to robust natural gas production growth from the Other States category — home to several shale-rich states — wasn’t enough to keep the U.S. production total from decreasing to 85.02 Bcf/d in February, down 0.18 Bcf/d compared with 85.20 Bcf/d in January, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
May 1, 2014
Earnings, Production, Propane: It’s All Good News for Rex Energy
Rex Energy Corp. reported an 11% increase in production in 1Q2014 compared with 1Q2013, a 15% increase in propane price realizations, and earnings per share well above consensus estimates during a conference call with analysts Wednesday that was overflowing with good news.
April 30, 2014
Range Extends Marcellus Production Lead With Super-Rich Well
Already considered the leader of the pack in the Marcellus Shale, Range Resources Corp. padded its lead in the play during 1Q2014 with record-setting production from one super-rich well in southwestern Pennsylvania and decreasing well costs.
April 29, 2014
Greene County, PA Well Fire Did Not Produce Harmful Air Pollution, DEP Says
No indication of unusual levels of pollutants that would suggest a potential health concern for local residents or emergency responders was found as a result of fires at a Chevron Appalachia well site in Greene County, PA, earlier this year, according to Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
April 25, 2014
Barclays is Latest Bank to Retreat from Physical Commodities Trading
Barclays on Tuesday confirmed previously published reports that it plans to exit the majority of its global commodities business; however, it will continue to trade precious metals and derivatives tied to the price of oil and gas. It said the “refocused business will provide a simplified financial flow platform for clients, with an emphasis on efficient electronic execution.”
April 23, 2014
Summit Natural Gas of Maine Completes Kennebec Backbone Pipeline
Summit Natural gas of Maine has made the final connection for its 68-mile steel backbone natural gas transmission pipeline between Pittston, ME, and Madison, ME, a key step in the company’s plans to distribute gas to 17 communities in central Maine.
April 22, 2014
Natural Gas-Based Motor Oil (Shell-Pennzoil) Infiltrates Transportation Market
Royal Dutch Shell plc’s patented PurePlus Technology, a first-of-its-kind base oil formulated from natural gas as the main component of motor oil, went on the market Thursday, the company said.
April 21, 2014
NatGas/Oil Wells Put Colorado’s White River on ‘Most Endangered’ List
Drilling for natural gas and oil in northern Colorado has American Rivers calling the state’s White River one of the most endangered rivers in the United States.
April 15, 2014