The Marcellus Shale Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (MSEEL) plans to conduct more extensive testing to improve unconventional natural gas recovery at a new drilling site in Monongalia County, WV, to the west of its first site where research began three years ago.
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Pennsylvania Court Wades into Uncharted Territory, Finds Shale Wells Could Trespass
Pennsylvania’s shale gas producers are keeping a close eye on a court case that could find them liable for subsurface trespass if the rock fissures formed through hydraulic fracturing (fracking) techniques deep underground stretch beneath unleased property near drilling units.
EPA Science Review Panel Questions Conclusion of Study on Fracking, Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) has taken issue with EPA’s conclusion in last year’s landmark report that found hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has had no “widespread, systemic impacts” to drinking water, opening the door for renewed public debate on the subject.
Report on Fracking Transparency Praises BHP, Sees Core Group of ‘Disclosure Leaders’
Among a sample of 30 top U.S. exploration and production (E&P) companies, risk management disclosure practices have improved since 2014, but more work needs to be done to communicate how drillers are reducing their environmental impacts, according to an annual green-leaning investor report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) transparency.

Wyoming Court Calls A Halt on BLM Frack Rule for Public, Tribal Lands
A federal judge in Wyoming on Tuesday night granted a request by four states, two industry groups and an Indian tribe to temporarily block Bureau of Land Management rules governing hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on public and tribal lands from taking effect on Wednesday.

Judge Blocks BLM Frack Rule on Public, Tribal Lands
A federal judge in Wyoming on Tuesday night granted a request by four states, two industry groups and an Indian tribe to temporarily block Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rules governing hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on public and tribal lands from taking effect on Wednesday.

BLM Frack Rule for Public, Tribal Lands Blocked by Wyoming Court
A federal judge in Wyoming on Tuesday night granted a request by four states, two industry groups and an Indian tribe to temporarily block Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rules governing hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on public and tribal lands from taking effect on Wednesday.

Judge Blocks BLM Frack Rule on Public, Tribal Lands
A federal judge in Wyoming on Tuesday night granted a request by four states, two industry groups and an Indian tribe to temporarily block…
Colorado Joins Challenge to BLM Fracking Rules
Colorado is the third oil/gas producing state to join legal challenges to the federal Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on public and tribal lands.
Colorado Joins Challenge to BLM Fracking Rules
Colorado is the third oil/gas producing state to join legal challenges to the federal Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on public and tribal lands.