Polis

Colorado’s Plan to Tighten Oil, Gas Regulations Draws Industry Ire

Colorado’s Plan to Tighten Oil, Gas Regulations Draws Industry Ire

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders want to reform oil and natural gas regulations, allowing more local government input on future energy development and, among other things, strengthen forced pooling requirements for producers.

March 4, 2019
Colorado Governor Drops Plan for Special Oil/Gas Legislative Session

Colorado Governor Drops Plan for Special Oil/Gas Legislative Session

Once considered a lynchpin for resolving the ongoing debate about local authority over oil/natural gas drilling activities, a special session of the Colorado legislature will not be called, Gov. John Hickenlooper said Wednesday, drawing comments from industry and political representatives involved in crafting a proposed bipartisan solution (see Daily GPI, June 27).

July 17, 2014

Colorado Floods Raise Oil/Gas Concerns

Some state legislators cited storm damage in attempt to revive an anti-drilling campaign.

October 9, 2013