Microscope

MIT Researchers: Shale Well Emissions Lower Than Previously Estimated

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shale gas well hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations are significantly lower than previously estimated, according to a study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

December 3, 2012

Service Rig Delay Stalls Morgantown Wells

Operations at two Northeast Natural Energy (NNE) natural gas wells in the Marcellus Shale near Morgantown, WV, have been delayed while the company awaits the arrival of a service rig.

October 19, 2011

Proposed Executive Bonuses at PG&E Come Under CPUC Microscope

Using the still open record of a pending general rate case, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) last week launched a probe of PG&E Corp.’s plans to distribute $83 million in retention bonuses to 17 top executives in the company’s corporate, utility and former merchant energy divisions.

February 10, 2004

Report Says Feds Reviewing Lay’s Comments in Months before Enron’s Bankruptcy

Former Enron Corp. Chairman Kenneth Lay is under the microscope by federal investigators to determine whether there are grounds to bring criminal charges against him, according to the Wall Street Journal.

February 9, 2004

Report Says Feds Reviewing Lay’s Comments in Months before Enron’s Bankruptcy

Former Enron Corp. Chairman Kenneth Lay is under the microscope by federal investigators to determine whether there are grounds to bring criminal charges against him, according to the Wall Street Journal.

February 3, 2004