A Pennsylvania township has filed lawsuit against its county board of elections, arguing that a referendum put forth by an environmental group that would ban hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the township violates several state laws and could expose the municipality to legal action by the industry and others.
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New Brunswick Firm on Fracking Despite Protests
New Brunswick officials are standing firm in their opposition to a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the province, even as protesters against the practice in the emerging Frederick Brook Shale stage bold acts of civil disobedience.
California Enviros Protest Upcoming BLM Monterey Lease Sale
Three environmental groups in California have filed a formal protest against the federal Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) plans for a September oil/gas lease sale in the Monterey play, alleging that a more thorough environmental assessment (EA) is needed and calling on BLM to zero in on the impact hydraulic fracturing (fracking) might have.
PennFuture Sues Ultra Over NOx Emissions
Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future, also known as PennFuture, has filed a lawsuit against an Ultra Petroleum subsidiary, alleging that some of the company’s facilities in the Marcellus Shale violate the federal Clean Air Act and state regulations.
North Carolina Senate Overrides Veto of Energy Bill
The North Carolina Senate voted to go against the wishes of Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue, overriding her veto of an energy bill that would open the door to offshore natural gas drilling.
North Carolina Senate Overrides Energy Bill Veto
The North Carolina Senate voted Wednesday to go against the wishes of Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue, overriding her veto of an energy bill that would open the door to offshore natural gas drilling.
New Morgantown Mayor Worried About Fracking Ban
The new mayor of Morgantown, WV, said he is concerned about the potential legal ramifications from the city’s new ordinance banning hydraulic fracturing (fracking), but he indicated that the city will keep the ban in place for now.
Engelder: Shale Profitability Not Immediate
The economics of shale gas development are fundamentally different than conventional resources, requiring a longer time line to reach profitability, according to Terry Engelder, the Pennsylvania State University geosciences professor who helped prove the value of the Marcellus Shale.
Landowners Suing Range Resources Over Well Water
The couple at the center of state and federal investigations of alleged water well contamination by gas drilling activities in North Texas has filed suit against Range Resources Corp. and others, seeking damages of $4.5 million plus $2 million for mental anguish, attorney fees, as well as trebling of damages under the Texas Business and Commercial Code.
Transportation Notes
Southern California Gas declared a high-linepack OFO for Friday, setting a 10% tolerance for positive daily imbalances.