A series of legislative proposals that would allow hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and enact several other changes to North Carolina’s energy policies within two years have cleared an important hurdle and could come to a vote this summer.
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Where There’s Drilling in Pennsylvania, Tax Dollars Follow
Early indications point to natural gas development having a positive impact on state tax collections in counties in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region, according to an analysis by Pennsylvania State University researchers.
Pennsylvania Moves Fee Bill Without Fee
Pennsylvania lawmakers have restarted discussions about imposing an impact fee on natural gas operators by removing the fee from legislation introduced earlier this year.
County Association Backs Pennsylvania Impact Fee
After expressing initial reservations, a group representing county governments in Pennsylvania is now supporting a county-level impact fee proposed by Gov. Tom Corbett.
Quebec to Enact New Royalty Regime for Shale Gas
Quebec said Thursday a new royalty regime for shale gas will take effect in the province once it concludes a two-year strategic environmental assessment of the industry.
Quebeckers Split on Hydrofracking Report; No Ban in New Brunswick
While Quebec’s announcement that hydraulic fracturing could continue on a limited basis has divided people in the province, a government official in the neighboring province of New Brunswick said a moratorium on the practice won’t be implemented there.
New York Hydrofrack Review Possible by June, Says Incoming Regulator
New York should proceed cautiously as it considers how to regulate hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) in shale drilling operations, but the state shouldn’t wait for federal authorities to complete a lengthy review, the incoming Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) chief said Tuesday.
Barnett Shale Gas Drilling Critics Getting Louder
As some municipalities and environmental groups step up a call for stricter oversight of natural gas drilling in the Barnett Shale, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) last week launched a website to distribute information about air pollution testing in the North Texas gas play.
Barnett Shale Gas Drilling Critics Getting Louder
As some municipalities and environmental groups step up a call for stricter oversight of natural gas drilling in the Barnett Shale, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) this week launched a website to distribute information about air pollution testing in the North Texas gas play.
Mexico Defines Another Distribution Zone
Mexico’s energy regulatory commission (CRE) defined the gasdistribution geographic zone of North Bajio to includemunicipalities Aguascalientes-Jesus Maria-San Francisco de losRomo, Aguascalientes; San Luis Potosi-Soledad de Graciano Sanchez,San Luis Potosi; and Zacatecas-Guadalupe, Fresnillo, Calera andMorelos, Zacatecas. About $35 million will be needed to develop thedistribution network, the CRE said. Belgian company Tractebel issaid to be interested in developing the distribution system. Theregion has more than 1.6 million residents and 342,000 homes 86% ofwhich are equipped with running water and liquefied propane gasinstallations. The homes consume about 16.2 MMcf/d of propane.