Construction has been halted on a section of the Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) Permian Highway natural gas pipeline after an underground spill of drilling fluid occurred in late March in Blanco County, TX.
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KMI’s Permian Highway Pipeline Scores Another Legal Win; Construction On Time but Adjusting for Coronavirus
Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) has secured another victory for the 2 Bcf/d Permian Highway Pipeline (PHP) cutting across the Hill Country of Texas after a U.S. District Court last week denied a preliminary injunction filed by opponents.
California Orders 475 Oilfield Wastewater Wells Closed
California energy officials said on Wednesday that they have ordered 475 underground injection control (UIC) wells shut down by Feb. 15.
California Updates Injection Well Data For EPA
California oil/natural gas regulators last Wednesday outlined more details of the state underground injection control (UIC) program in a submittal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This marks the second of many milestones the state is committed to under a 24-month review of the UIC program (see Shale Daily,June 1).
Study Finds 15 Frack Fluids Would Be Dangerous in Groundwater
A study led by researchers at the University of Colorado found that of the hundreds of compounds used in hydraulic fracturing operations, 15 are of particular concern if they ever become groundwater contaminants due to several factors, including toxicity.
Study Finds 15 Frack Fluids Would Be Dangerous in Groundwater
A study led by researchers at the University of Colorado (UC) found that of the hundreds of compounds used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations, 15 are of particular concern if they ever become groundwater contaminants due to several factors, including toxicity.

Barnett Shale Water Contaminants Point to Need for More Study, Say Researchers
Samples taken from drinking water sources within or near active natural gas wells in the Barnett Shale contain metals and chemical compounds…

Barnett Shale Water Contaminants Point to Need for More Study, Say Researchers
Samples taken from drinking water sources within or near active natural gas wells in the Barnett Shale contain metals and chemical compounds at levels exceeding federal limits, according to a peer reviewed study that expands on findings made in 2013.
California Adopts Interim Rules on Disputed Oil/Gas Underground Injection Practices
California oil/natural gas regulators on Thursday adopted interim rules for the state's underground injection program. They are effective immediately while permanent rules are expected to begin a review process in May.
California Adopts Interim Rules on Disputed Oil/Gas Underground Injection Practices
California oil/natural gas regulators on Thursday adopted interim rules for the state’s underground injection program. They are effective immediately while permanent rules are expected to begin a review process in May.