The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has upheld a lower court’s ruling supporting the Interior Department’s arguments that it is not required to immediately issue leases to oil and natural gas producers following purchases.
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FERC OKs Partial Service on MARC-I Hub Line Project
FERC Thursday approved Inergy subsidiary Central New York Oil and Gas Co.’s (CNYOG) request to begin partial service on its MARC-I Hub Line project in northeastern Pennsylvania on or before Nov. 14, giving northern markets greater access to Marcellus Shale gas. It said it plans to soon seek authorization to place the entire project into operation by Dec. 1.
Appeals Court Overturns EPA Disapproval of Texas Air Permitting
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit voted 2-1 on Monday to vacate the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) disapproval of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Flexible Permits Program.
Industry Briefs
Ground has been broken for the Frontier Oasis, a 112-bed workforce housing camp in Karnes County, TX. It is to open in September four miles West of Kenedy, TX, along Farm Route 2102. The flat rate all-inclusive camp will offer Eagle Ford Shale workers three all-you-can-eat meals per day; to-go sack lunches; housekeeping and laundry services, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; high-definition television and wireless internet; and an on-site general store. Karnes County currently leads the booming Eagle Ford in drilling rigs, and the camp is expected to play a major role in providing much-needed housing, food and laundry services for the operators and service companies in the area. The commercial buildings for the project will be provided by Houston-based Teton Buildings LLC. Bryan, TX-headquartered Frontier Oilfield Solutions will be constructing and operating the camp. A recent study identified housing as a critical need for Eagle Ford workers and area residents (see Shale Daily, July 11).
D.C. Appeals Court to Hear Former Amaranth Trader’s Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will review former Amaranth natural gas trader Brian Hunter’s appeal of FERC’s order denying rehearing of claims that he manipulated the natural gas market.
Alabama Court Approves Settlement Between Constellation, Trust Venture
Constellation Energy Partners LLC announced Monday that Alabama’s Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County has approved a settlement with Trust Venture Co. LLC.
Wyoming Challenges EPA on GHG Rules
Wyoming has filed three petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, challenging rules instituted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, alleging that the new rules trample on states rights.
Wyoming Balks at EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules
Wyoming earlier in February filed three petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, challenging rules instituted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, alleging that the new rules trample on states rights.
Appeals Court Denies Bid to Halt Ruby Pipeline
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit last week denied the Center for Biological Diversity’s (CBD) emergency motion to prevent construction of the Ruby Pipeline.
Appeals Court Denies Bid to Halt Ruby Pipeline
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit late Tuesday denied the Center for Biological Diversity’s (CBD) emergency motion to prevent construction of the Ruby Pipeline.