Driven by the U.S. shale boom and low natural gas prices, the issue for local utility gas providers of extending their distribution pipeline systems is drawing re-examination by regulators and industry researchers.
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Driller Floats Plan for Helium Well in Harley Dome
Federal officials have given a green light for a project in eastern Utah to drill an exploratory well in the Harley Dome natural gas field to capture helium, which, if the operation proves successful, could result in a helping to build supplies of the scarce gas.
Utilities Reaching Into New Markets with Bargain Gas
Driven by the U.S. shale boom and resulting low natural gas prices, the issue for local utility gas providers of extending their distribution pipeline systems is drawing re-examination by regulators and industry researchers.
Marcellus, Utica Drew Fewer Buyers, Sellers in 2012
The Marcellus and Utica shales aren’t drawing near the attention they have been, according to a review of 4Q2012 mergers and transactions (M&A) in the United States by PwC US.
Colorado Drilling Water Tests Draw Mixed Reviews
Colorado on Monday established new mandatory water sampling requirements for oil and natural gas drilling drawing criticism from industry and environmental groups. Sampling of multiple water wells before and after drilling is now required.
Mississippian Lime Earning Industry’s Interest, IHS Says
The Mississippian Lime formation, which stretches across northern Oklahoma, western Kansas and southern Nebraska, is drawing increased industry interest, thanks to cheaper drilling costs and shallower wells compared to North Dakota’s Bakken Shale, according to the “IHS Herold Mississippian Oil Play Regional Play Assessment.”
Mississippian Lime Earning Industry’s Interest, IHS Says
The Mississippian Lime formation, which stretches across northern Oklahoma, western Kansas and southern Nebraska, is drawing increased industry interest, thanks to cheaper drilling costs and shallower wells compared to North Dakota’s Bakken Shale, according to the “IHS Herold Mississippian Oil Play Regional Play Assessment.”
Williams Exploring Petrochemical Facility in Canada
Williams late Thursday said it is drawing up plans to build the first propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility in Canada, which would give it room to increase its polymer-grade propylene production to serve a growing petrochemical market.
Study Aims to Give Regional Businesses a Crack at Marcellus Shale Boom
Drawing up a blueprint for regional companies that want to capture the lucrative business opportunities brought on by rampant Marcellus Shale oil and natural gas development in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh researchers this month released a Pitt Business Working Paper titled “Understanding the Marcellus Shale Supply Chain.”
Huge Kitimat Export Facility Proposed
Shell Canada Ltd. and three Asian energy giants are drawing up plans to develop a 12 million ton/year liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Kitimat, British Columbia — the largest facility proposed in the west coast province to date.