A coalition of environmental groups has called on the Obama administration to issue an executive order directing the government to adopt as soon as possible the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) subcommittee on shale gas production’s recommendations that apply to federal agencies.
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EPA Rule Seen Straining Gas, Power Infrastructure
With intentions of cutting power plant emissions, last month the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). However, an analysis by Bentek Energy LLC says the rule, an addendum to the Clean Air Act, would wreak havoc on on power and natural gas transmission grids if implemented as planned.
Bentek: EPA Rule Would Drive Regional Gas Prices Higher
With intentions of cutting power plant emissions, last month the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). However, an analysis by Bentek Energy LLC says the rule, an addendum to the Clean Air Act, would wreak havoc on on power and natural gas transmission grids if implemented as planned.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Seeks Federal Fracking Study
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) urged President Obama on Monday to authorize a comprehensive study of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) in the Marcellus Shale of six states and its potential effects on the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Task Force: Shales, Price Stability Keys to Growing Gas Role
Domestic natural gas — particularly that from shales — is the fix for a host of problems, including the need for national energy security and measures to address pollution, as well as volatile energy prices, a task force formed last year said in a report released last week.
Task Force: Shales, Price Stability Keys to Growing Gas Role
Domestic natural gas — particularly that from shales — is the fix for a host of problems, including the need for national energy security and measures to address pollution, as well as volatile energy prices, a task force formed last year said in a report released Monday.
Water Advocates Plan to Sue Over Marcellus Wastewater
A pair of water advocacy groups claim that two Pittsburgh-area treatment plants have been discharging oil and gas wastewater without proper permits.
Texas Town, Residents Suing Over Barnett Midstream Emissions
The town of DISH, TX, and some of its residents are suing several midstream energy companies, claiming that noise and pollution from nearby natural gas compression and related facilities have eroded property values and hindered economic development in the town of about 200 residents, which is named after a satellite television service provider.
Texas Town Suing Over Compressor Emissions, Noise
The town of DISH, TX, and some of its residents are suing several midstream energy companies, claiming that noise and pollution from nearby natural gas compression and related facilities have eroded property values and hindered economic development in the town of about 200 residents, which is named after a satellite television service provider.
Gasco Settles With EPA on Utah Compressor Emissions
Gasco Energy Inc. has agreed to pay $350,000 and provide for air pollution controls at its facilities in the Uinta Basin to settle allegations that it violated the Clean Air Act at a compressor station in Utah, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said. The company disclosed the violations voluntarily.