Three bills that if enacted would place a moratorium on using hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in drilling operations, as well as review oil and gas drilling practices, have advanced in the California legislature along partisan lines in a body dominated by Democrats.
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New York Energy Industry ‘Imperiled,’ Says IOGA
The New York oil and natural gas industry is “imperiled” and “in crisis” because of the ongoing delay over whether to allow hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in horizontal drilling, according to a recent letter sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo by the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York (IOGA).
Colorado Bill Would Spur Higher Oil/Gas Emissions Standards
A bill to require oil and natural gas companies to meet enhanced water and air emissions standards in order to earn streamlined state environmental permitting was introduced Tuesday by the majority leaders of both houses in the Colorado legislature.
Oil, NatGas Industry Water Use Charted in Texas
While water use for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in drought-stricken Texas is considered modest when compared to other uses, such as for agriculture, where the water is drawn from is a significant consideration, according to an analysis by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
EDF: Two-Dozen Texas Counties Represent Biggest Water Concerns
While water use for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in drought-stricken Texas is considered modest when compared to other uses, such as for agriculture, where the water is drawn from is a significant consideration, according to an analysis by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
West Virginia Nears Passage of Frack Fluid Trade Secret Bill
A bill that would allow companies to classify as trade secrets chemicals and concentrations used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluids passed the muster of a key committee on Tuesday, and is nearing final passage in the West Virginia Legislature.
Carrizo Resumes Operations at Pennsylvania Well That Malfunctioned
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has given Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. permission to resume hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations at a natural gas well in Wyoming County that malfunctioned last month.
BLM Frack Rule Found Costly to Producers, States
Complying with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed hydraulic fracturing (fracking) rulemaking for drilling on public lands would cost as much as $180,250/well, or $370 million annually, according to economists with Oklahoma City University (OCU).
NatGas ‘Transition’ Fuel to Renewables, Says Colorado Governor
In a public debate on how much use and emphasis there should be on drilling and in particular the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper last week called natural gas the best transition for his state eventually to move to more reliance on efficiency and renewable energy programs.
BLM’s Fracking Rule Found Costly to Producers, States
Complying with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed hydraulic fracturing (fracking) rulemaking for drilling on public lands would cost as much as $180,250/well, or $370 million annually, according to economists with Oklahoma City University (OCU).