Supporters of President Obama are twice as likely to want stringent regulation on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) than Mitt Romney backers, according to a Bloomberg National Poll released Thursday.
Tag / Absolutely
SubscribeAbsolutely
Articles from Absolutely
EQT Official: Industry Must Educate ‘One-on-One’
The Marcellus Shale industry shouldn’t discount new regulations outright, according to the head of one major midstream player.
Industry, Enviro Groups Forming Fracking Coalition
Oil and natural gas producers and environmental groups routinely have been at odds with each other over the practice of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), but they are now working together to draft a framework for regulation.
Rendell: Marcellus Severance Tax ‘Clearly Is Dead’
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell on Thursday said the promised natural gas severance tax for Marcellus Shale production “clearly is dead,” blaming the General Assembly’s GOP members for refusing to “negotiate in good faith.”
Flatness Reigns as Mild Weather Influences Continue
Talk about your flat markets (please). Many points saw absolutely no change from the previous day on Thursday or were only 2-3 cents either higher or lower. Wednesday’s futures decline of 2 cents apparently had little impact on cash numbers, as did cool to moderately warm condition in most areas.
Flatness Reigns as Mild Weather Influences Continue
Talk about your flat markets (please). Many points saw absolutely no change from the previous day on Thursday or were only 2-3 cents either higher or lower. Wednesday’s futures decline of 2 cents apparently had little impact on cash numbers, as did cool to moderately warm condition in most areas.
2009 Called ‘Terrific Year’ for Energy Investors
“Terrific” may not be the first word that comes to mind when describing the economy in 2009, but for investors in natural gas and oil stocks, last year was absolutely divine, with nearly 85% of the stocks in the global market delivering positive returns, according to a report issued last week by energy research firm IHS Herold.
2009 Called ‘Terrific Year’ for Energy Investors
“Terrific” may not be the first word that comes to mind when describing the economy in 2009, but for investors in natural gas and oil stocks, last year was absolutely divine, with nearly 85% of the stocks in the global market delivering positive returns, according to a report issued Monday by energy research firm IHS Herold.
Devon Cuts Exploration Budget, Drilling Until Gas Prices Rebound
Devon Energy Corp. is cutting back on its natural gas drilling until prices begin to rebound, CEO Larry Nichols said Wednesday.
Big Weekend Losses; TS Bertha Nonthreatening
To absolutely no one’s surprise, cash prices fell at all points but one Thursday. Nearly all were 30 cents or more, with a few Rockies points seeing dollar-plus plunges. The reasons were obvious: receding cooling load in some regions, prior-day screen weakness and the extra loss of industrial load that accompanies a long holiday weekend.