Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed the 2011 Shale Reservoir Development Act into law on Wednesday. The measure is designed to protect stakeholders, clarifies the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and modifies the state’s oil and gas laws to address advances in technology.
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Oklahoma Shale Reservoir Development Act Becomes Law
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed the 2011 Shale Reservoir Development Act into law on Wednesday. The measure is designed to protect stakeholders, clarifies the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and modifies the state’s oil and gas laws to address advances in technology.
WV Lawmakers Pen Bill to Boost Natural Gas
Several state senators have introduced legislation this month designed to help spur investment in West Virginia’s natural gas industry.
WV Bill Aims to Boost Investment in Natural Gas
Several state senators introduced legislation last week designed to help spur investment in the natural gas industry.
Alaska Senators Seek In-State Natural Gas Pipeline
Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Mark Begich (D-AK) have reintroduced legislation designed to streamline development of an in-state natural gas pipeline in Alaska by allowing its passage through a national park.
Atlas Reports Record Quarterly Output in Marcellus Shale
Average net production in the Appalachian business unit of Atlas Energy Inc. hit a record 63.3 MMcfe/d in 3Q2010, representing a 53%-plus increase in output year/year and a 15.4% jump from the previous three months, the Pittsburgh-based producer said Wednesday.
Gensler: CFTC Maintains Aggressive Financial Reform Schedule
New rules designed to carry out the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act are expected to generate more than 200 registered swaps dealers and 20-30 new entities registered as swaps execution facilities or designated contract markets, while derivatives clearing organizations increase from 14 to about 20, Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Thursday.
Gensler: CFTC Pushing Ahead with Multiple Rulemakings
New rules designed to carry out the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act are expected to generate more than 200 registered swaps dealers and 20-30 new entities registered as swaps execution facilities or designated contract markets, while derivatives clearing organizations increase from 14 to about 20, Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Thursday.
Colorado Producers, State Strike Wildlife Accord
Nine of Colorado’s leading natural gas and oil producers joined with Gov. Bill Ritter last week to announce agreements designed to expedite the drilling permit process while minimizing impacts to wildlife habitat on hundreds of thousands of acres in the Piceance Basin on the Western Slope.
Colorado Producers, State Strike Wildlife Accord
Nine of Colorado’s leading natural gas and oil producers joined with Gov. Bill Ritter on Tuesday to announce agreements designed to expedite the drilling permit process while minimizing impacts to wildlife habitat on hundreds of thousands of acres in the Piceance Basin on the Western Slope.