Jamison Cocklin joined the staff of NGI in November 2013 to cover the Appalachian Basin. He was appointed Senior Editor, LNG in October 2019, and then to Managing Editor, LNG in February 2024. Prior to joining NGI, he worked as a business and energy reporter at the Youngstown Vindicator, covering the regional economy and the Utica Shale play. He also served as a city reporter at the Bangor Daily News and did freelance work for the Associated Press. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Maine.
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Ohio Lawmakers Pledge Action on a Higher Oil/Gas Severance Tax By Oct. 1
Republican leaders from the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday announced the formation of a joint legislative task force that would work toward a compromise to increase the state’s severance tax on unconventional oil and natural gas production.
June 16, 2015
Pennsylvania DEP Slaps Range Resources With Record $8.9M Fine
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said Tuesday it plans to issue Range Resources Corp. a record $8.9 million fine for what it said was the company’s failure to repair a faulty concrete job on a leaking natural gas well in Lycoming County.
June 16, 2015
New Frack Sand Facility Opens in West Virginia
A 20,000 ton frack sand terminal has opened in West Virginia with the first deliveries made to the facility on Monday for distribution to Marcellus Shale wells in the state and southwest Pennsylvania.
June 16, 2015
Ohio Lawmakers Pledge Action on a Higher Oil/Gas Severance Tax By Oct. 1
Republican leaders from the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday announced the formation of a joint legislative task force that would work toward a compromise to increase the state's severance tax on unconventional oil and natural gas production.
June 16, 2015
Pennsylvania DEP Slaps Range Resources With Record $8.9M Fine
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said Tuesday it plans to issue Range Resources Corp. a record $8.9 million fine for what it said was the company's failure to repair a faulty concrete job on a leaking natural gas well in Lycoming County.
June 16, 2015
Braskem Exec, Republican Lawmakers Urge Against Pennsylvania Oil/Gas Severance Tax
Braskem America’s top executive joined state Republican lawmakers near Philadelphia on Thursday to rally against Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed severance tax on oil and natural gas production, saying it could jeopardize the company’s plans to expand its assets in the state if passed.
June 15, 2015
ETP Pipeline Ruptures, Catches Fire in South Texas
An Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) LP natural gas pipeline in South Texas ruptured and caught fire late Sunday, prompting the evacuation of seven homes about 86 miles southeast of San Antonio.
June 15, 2015
Braskem Exec, Republican Lawmakers Urge Against Pennsylvania Oil/Gas Severance Tax
Braskem America's top executive joined state Republican lawmakers near Philadelphia on Thursday to rally against Gov. Tom Wolf's proposed severance tax on oil and natural gas production, saying it could jeopardize the company's plans to expand its assets in the state if passed.
June 15, 2015
ETP Pipeline Ruptures, Catches Fire in South Texas
An Energy Transfer Partners LP natural gas pipeline in South Texas ruptured and caught fire late Sunday, prompting the evacuation of seven homes about 86 miles southeast of San Antonio.
June 15, 2015
American Energy Affiliates Under Fire Over Millions Owed For Ohio Oil/Gas Leases
Nearly 60 landowners in southeast Ohio have filed a lawsuit against American Energy Partners LP (AELP), one of its affiliates and a land services company that worked on its behalf over claims that the companies owe more than $9.2 million in overdue lease signing bonuses and attorney fees.
June 12, 2015