The West Virginia legislature overwhelmingly approved a landmark Marcellus Shale regulatory reform bill on Wednesday, opening a new chapter for natural gas development in the state.
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Marcellus Bill Passes West Virginia Legislature in Landslide
The West Virginia legislature overwhelmingly approved a landmark Marcellus Shale regulatory reform bill on Wednesday, opening a new chapter for natural gas development in the state.
New York Legislators Push Fracking Ban Again
The New York Assembly last week overwhelmingly approved legislation to limit hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the state’s portion of the Marcellus Shale, but whether the latest attempt to limit drilling will be approved in the state Senate remains a question.
New York Assembly Once Again Pushes Fracking Ban
The New York Assembly has overwhelmingly approved legislation to limit hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the state’s portion of the Marcellus Shale, but whether the latest attempt to limit drilling will be approved in the state Senate remained a question on Tuesday.
Texas Senate OKs New Oil and Gas Regulator
Texas Senate lawmakers last week overwhelmingly passed legislation that would abolish the three-member Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and replace it with the one-member Texas Oil and Gas Commission. The bill is headed for the House Energy Resources Committee, where a three-member commission is favored by Chairman Jim Keffer (R-Eastland).
Texas Nearing Regulatory Renaissance
Texas Senate lawmakers Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would abolish the three-member Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and replace it with the one-member Texas Oil and Gas Commission. The bill is headed for the House Energy Resources Committee, where a three-member commission is favored by Chairman Jim Keffer (R-Eastland).
Texas Senate OKs New Oil and Gas Regulator
Texas Senate lawmakers Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would abolish the three-member Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and replace it with the one-member Texas Oil and Gas Commission. The bill is headed for the House Energy Resources Committee, where a three-member commission is favored by Chairman Jim Keffer (R-Eastland).
Atlas Shareholders Approve Chevron Merger
Atlas Energy Inc. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a proposed $4.3 billion merger with Chevron Corp., Pittsburgh-based Atlas said Wednesday.
Industry Briefs
The New York Senate overwhelmingly approved a temporary ban on drilling in the state’s portion of the Marcellus Shale by a 49-9 vote. The measure would prohibit new drilling permits until May 15, when further environmental studies by the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to be completed. The state’s General Assembly has not yet taken up the measure. The Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York has fought the bills. “New York simply cannot afford to wait to tap this homegrown resource,” the association’s website says of the Marcellus Shale.
Bring on the Natural Gas Vehicles
The House last Tuesday overwhelmingly approved legislation (HR 1622) that reauthorizes federal spending for research and development of natural gas vehicles (NGV) for five years, while across the U.S. the bandwagon is forming in support of transportation powered by a home-grown, plentiful and cheap fuel.