A coalition of landowners in Wayne County, PA says it has “run out of patience” with the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), and is urging the organization to either enact natural gas regulations or step aside and let the states do so.
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Floating LNG Planned for Puerto Rico
Excelerate Energy has a contract to develop a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification facility off the southern coast of Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), the Houston-based company said Thursday.
Mississippi Eyes Offshore Seismic, Leasing Activities
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) has published draft rules and regulations that seek to open the state’s offshore to seismic testing and leasing primarily south of the barrier islands, which is about nine to 10 miles from its shoreline.
DRBC Postpones Water Withdrawal Requests in New York
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) agreed Thursday to a request by New York that any water withdrawal applications for natural gas development in the state be postponed until the Empire State completes its environmental review of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
States Divided Over Controversial DRBC Plan; Vote Postponed Indefinitely
A proposal before the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) to revise its water quality regulations and open the basin to Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling suffered a serious setback after Delaware Gov. Jack Markell said Thursday his state would vote against the plan.
Yergin: For Energy, More Questions than Answers in 2012
IHS CERA chairman Daniel Yergin, whose expertise about all things energy has made him a go-to authority, said last week the world’s energy supply and demand picture is less clear today than it was a year ago.
Judge to Rule Within 60 Days on New York Town Drilling Ban
A judge in New York State is expected to rule within 60 days if the Town of Dryden, NY, overstepped its authority when it enacted an ordinance and a zoning requirement this past summer banning all oil and gas development activities.
Shale Gas, Oil Creating New World Order, Says IHS CERA’s Yergin
IHS CERA chairman Daniel Yergin, whose expertise about all things energy has made him a go-to authority, said Tuesday the world’s energy supply and demand picture is less clear today than it was a year ago.
Anschutz Sues New York Town Over Drilling Ban
An attorney representing Anschutz Exploration Corp. (AEC) has filed suit against the Town of Dryden, NY, arguing that the town of overstepped its authority when it enacted an ordinance and a zoning requirement this summer banning all oil and gas development activities.
Pennsylvania Considering Pipeline Safety Measures
A new proposal in Pennsylvania aims to protect natural gas gathering lines in the quick growing Marcellus Shale region from accidentally getting damaged during excavation.