A local ordinance that bans oil and gas operations in the Town of Middlefield, NY, has been upheld by the Otsego County Supreme Court, the second time in a week that a New York state judge has ruled in favor of such a law.
2013
Articles from 2013
Fracking Study a Big Topic During EPA Budget Hearing
Going to bat in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 budget request of $8.344 billion before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Energy and Power, Environment and the Economy, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Tuesday testified that the proposal focuses “on fulfilling EPA’s core mission of protecting public health and the environment, while making the sacrifices and tough decisions that Americans across the country are making every day.” She said the proposal represents an approximate $105 million trim from current funding levels.
EPA’s Jackson Defends Budget Proposal, Fracking Study
Going to bat in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 budget request of $8.344 billion before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Energy and Power, Environment and the Economy, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Tuesday testified that the proposal focuses “on fulfilling EPA’s core mission of protecting public health and the environment, while making the sacrifices and tough decisions that Americans across the country are making every day.” She said the proposal represents an approximate $105 million trim from current funding levels.
LIHEAP Takes Big Hit in Obama Budget
The Obama administration Monday proposed 41% less in funding for the energy assistance program for fiscal year (FY) 2013 than was sought by a major utility group.
Comstock Stepping Up in Oil, Stepping Back from Gas
Frisco, TX-based Comstock Resources Inc. has joined the ranks of producers that are pulling back from natural gas drilling to direct more resources to oil.
Rosetta to Spend Big on Eagle Ford Next Year
Rosetta Resources Inc. will be dropping more than 90% of its $640 million 2012 capital budget in the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas, the Houston-based company said Monday.
Youngstown State Plans Natural Gas and Water Resource Institute
Youngstown State University (YSU) is planning an on-campus institute to educate professionals and provide research for the Utica and Marcellus shale industry in Ohio and Pennsylvania, university officials said.
Shell Eyes Marcellus Meet-Up for Ethylene, Markets
Now that the shale-driven natural gas supply renaissance has spread to natural gas liquids, namely ethane, multiple companies have announced ideas for doing something with it. Royal Dutch Shell plc has set its sites on the Marcellus Shale region for the possible construction of a world-class ethane cracker.
Tennessee Marcellus Upgrade Gets Favorable Environmental Nod
FERC Monday issued a favorable environmental assessment (EA) of Tennessee Gas Pipeline’s Northeast Upgrade Project, which when combined with the 300 Line expansion that recently went into service, will add 1 Bcf/d of capacity to transport gas from the Marcellus Shale basin to Northeast markets.
Oily Growth ‘Where You Want to Be’ in 2012
As attractive hedging positions begin to roll off in 2012 and 2013 for exploration and production (E&P) companies, particularly for natural gas, energy analysts will be keyed in to which companies add new hedges and at what prices, according to Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. (TPH).