Independent producers contend that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is going “far beyond the scope” of what Congress directed the agency to study about the relationship between hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracing) and potential drinking water contamination.
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IPAA Urges EPA to Narrow Focus of Hydrofracing Study
Independent producers contend that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is going “far beyond the scope” of what Congress directed the agency to study about the relationship between hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracing) and potential drinking water contamination.
EXCO to Increase Rig Count in Texas, Louisiana Shale Plays
Boosted by funding from joint venture (JV) partner BG Group plc, EXCO Resources Inc. said Tuesday it would increase its natural gas-directed onshore rig count by four to 17 in the first three months of 2010. Most of the drilling is to target East Texas and North Louisiana.
EXCO to Increase Rig Count in Texas, Louisiana Shale Plays
Boosted by funding from joint venture (JV) partner BG Group plc, EXCO Resources Inc. said last week it would increase its natural gas-directed onshore rig count by four to 17 in the first three months of 2010. Most of the drilling is to target East Texas and North Louisiana.
Oil Services Recovery Seen Tied to Gas Prices
Natural gas-directed drilling is bound to go up in 2010 as supplies fall, but energy analysts don’t think there will be as many rigs needed to increase supplies.
At Schlumberger Profits Laying Down with Rigs
The plummeting North American natural gas-directed drilling rig count contributed greatly to a more than halving of profit at Schlumberger Ltd., the world’s largest oilfield services company. CEO Andrew Gould told financial analysts there is little hope for recovery this year.
Schlumberger Profit Plummets With Rig Count
The plummeting North American natural gas-directed drilling rig count contributed greatly to a more than halving of profit at Schlumberger Ltd., the world’s largest oilfield services company. CEO Andrew Gould told financial analysts there is little hope for recovery this year. The leading executives at rival firms Halliburton and Nabors Industries largely agreed.
Idaho Regulators to Examine Energy Affordability
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) last Thursday directed private-sector energy utilities in the state to participate in a series of workshops examining ways to make energy more affordable for consumers. The regulators encouraged individual utility customers and consumer groups to participate.
FERC Conference to Explore Columbia Tariff Filing, Complaint
FERC Wednesday directed staff to convene a technical conference to resolve a tariff dispute between Columbia Gas Transmission and several of its shippers, which claim that the pipeline’s proposed tariff changes would seriously impair their existing ability to schedule primary firm transportation. Staff was ordered to file a report on the results of the conference within 120 days.
FERC Conference to Explore Columbia Tariff Filing, Complaint
FERC last Wednesday directed staff to convene a technical conference to resolve a tariff dispute between Columbia Gas Transmission and several of its shippers, which claim that the pipeline’s proposed tariff changes would seriously impair their existing ability to schedule primary firm transportation service. Staff was ordered to file a report on the results of the conference within 120 days.