Chesapeake Energy Corp. plans to sell stakes in at least three more onshore U.S. shale plays, CEO Aubrey McClendon told energy analysts Friday, and at the same time he claimed a leadership position for the company in the new natural gas age.
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Poll: Pennsylvanians Support Drilling But Want It Taxed
A new poll reveals that while most Pennsylvania voters, 62-30%, believe the economic benefits of drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale outweigh any environmental concerns, a majority, 64-27%, also want to see the industry taxed.
Producers Say No Impact from Marcellus Ruling
Two companies operating in the Marcellus Shale said they do not believe a recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will have an impact on their substantial leaseholds in that state’s portion of the play.
Cabot, Range: Court Case Impact on Leases Should Be Minimal
Two companies operating in the Marcellus Shale announced this week that they do not believe a recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will have an impact on their substantial leaseholds in that state’s portion of the play.
Canada Launches Separate Studies on Fracking Science
The Canadian government is launching two separate studies on the science of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and its potential impact on the environment.
Shippers Blame Columbia for System’s Congestion
It wasn’t the overload of Marcellus Shale supplies, but poor planning by Columbia Gas Transmission LLC that “may have created or contributed” to the storage constraints on its system in northern Ohio, Indicated Shippers said in a protest to the pipeline request for a tariff increase.
El Paso’s E&P Business Readies to Compete as Stand-Alone
Once the spin-off of El Paso Corp.’s exploration and production (E&P) business is completed, the yet-to-be-named independent producer will be formidable competition in some of the prolific unconventional natural gas and oil plays in the United States, CEO Doug Foshee said.
Oil, Gas Facilities Brace for Louisiana Floodwaters
Oil and gas companies with facilities in the Atchafalaya Basin of Louisiana are bracing for the arrival of floodwaters, but industry officials believe that the impact will be minimal and the recovery will be swift.
Experts Wary of ‘One Size Fits All’ Shale Regulation
Natural gas experts said last week they believe the Marcellus Shale play can be developed in a way that benefits both industry and area residents, but they voiced concern about possible federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) that they said could be based on situations unique to the Marcellus.
Experts Caution Against ‘One Size Fits All’ Shale Regulation
Natural gas experts say they believe the Marcellus Shale play can be developed in a way that benefits both industry and area residents, but they voiced concern about possible federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) that they said could be based on situations unique to Marcellus.