ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on Tuesday called on his colleagues to make the case for “smart” regulations and government collaboration to ensure the shale revolution is not suppressed by uninformed critics.
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Former Governor Urges Pennsylvania to ‘Embrace’ Shale Gas
Natural gas from the Marcellus Shale could be the answer to Pennsylvania’s energy problems, “should we choose to embrace it,” according to former Gov. Ed Rendell.
Encana: Horn River Gas Holds Promise for Home, Away
Encana Corp. has close to 11.7 million net acres from which to pick and choose for development in North America’s onshore, but the Horn River Basin in British Columbia (BC) is drawing special attention, in part because of the promise it holds for natural gas demand in the oilsands, as well as promising liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, company officials said last week.
Horn River Basin’s Gas Holds Promise for Home and Away, Says Encana
Encana Corp. has close to 11.7 million net acres from which to pick and choose for development in North America’s onshore, but the Horn River Basin in British Columbia (BC) is drawing special attention, in part because of the promise it holds for natural gas demand in the oilsands, as well as promising liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, company officials said Tuesday.
West Virginia DEP Enacts Emergency Rule on Permitting
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) filed an emergency rule regarding Marcellus Shale drilling on Monday, following through on Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s executive order from July mandating regulatory changes.
Shale Industry Considers Going on the Offensive
The shale industry might need to go on the offensive against its critics, the head of an advocacy group told an audience in Pittsburgh Tuesday.
Boroughs Nix Lease Proposal in Suburban Pittsburgh
Two communities in suburban Pittsburgh voted against a proposal for their regional park authority to sign a five-year, non-surface lease with a land brokerage firm this week, effectively killing the deal.
FERC Increases Index Formula for Oil, Liquids Pipeline Rates
FERC on Thursday established a new inflationary adjustment, or price index formula, that will increase the ceiling levels on rates for pipelines carrying crude oil and petroleum products, including natural gas liquids (RM10-25).
Statue of Liberty Gets Freedom to Choose Power Supplier
The floodgates of customer choice for electric power users swungopen in New Jersey last week and among the first out the door was agroup, anchored by chemical manufacturers, of 64 large energy userstaking 360 MW and 843 federal government facilities, including theStatue of Liberty. (see report following)
Choice Available to Some But Those Choosing Are Few
According to a recent survey, one in six U.S. consumers, or 17%,say they can now choose their energy suppliers. However, only 2%have actually changed providers.