West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin appears poised to call a special session of the legislature in mid-December to discuss, and hopefully pass, a compromise Marcellus Shale regulatory reform bill.
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ConocoPhillips Chief: Gas a ‘Powerful, Job Creation Machine’
ConocoPhillips has launched a nationwide campaign to convince lawmakers and consumers that domestic natural gas production holds the key to not only energy security but to thousands of new jobs, a task that the industry is more than ready to handle, said CEO Jim Mulva.
Air Study Finds Little to Worry About in Fort Worth
The results of a long-awaited, million-dollar study of air emissions in Fort Worth’s portion of the Barnett Shale in North Texas are in and rather anticlimactic. While a handful of sites were found to have emissions exceeding regulatory allowances, setback requirements for natural gas facilities were generally found to be adequate.
Southern Union, Williams to Discuss $9.4B Bid
Southern Union Co. agreed Friday to discuss a revised merger bid from Williams, which Thursday offered $44/share, or a total of $9.4 billion, to acquire the natural gas operator (see Daily GPI, July 15).
Southern Union in the Catbird Seat, Agrees to Talks with Williams
An agreement to merge with Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE) may be in place, but Southern Union Co. agreed Friday to discuss a higher offer from Williams.
Southern Union, Williams to Discuss $9.4B Bid
Southern Union Co. said Friday it would sit down with Williams to discuss its revamped $9.4 billion merger offer, putting the squeeze on Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE), which already has an agreement in place.
Columbia Gas Transmission Feeling Marcellus Growing Pains
The abundance of gas coming out of the Marcellus Shale is contributing to a situation on Columbia Gas Transmission that is pinching the pipeline’s storage operations in northern Ohio and creating oversupply on the western portion of its system, according to a recent rate adjustment filing at FERC.
West Virginia County, Cities to Discuss Fracking Ordinance
Elected officials from Monongalia County, WV, will meet their counterparts from the cities of Morgantown and Westover for a work session Wednesday to discuss Morgantown’s proposed ban on hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking).
Texas Senator Might Block Fracking Bill
Texas legislation that would require disclosure of the contents of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluid, which was passed recently by the House, might stall in the Senate as the chair of that body’s Natural Resources Committee said he was unaware of the bill until recently and is concerned about “unintended consequences.”
Pennsylvania Calls for More Water Testing
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is ordering water treatment plants in the state to immediately test for radioactivity and other contaminants from Marcellus Shale wastewater.