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Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the midstream sector last year got back to the all-time high level of 2006. Nearly all (94%) of the activity last year was driven by spending on gas pipelines and gas gathering and processing facilities in the United States, and shale gas plays featured prominently in that activity, according to the “IHS Herold 2011 Global Midstream M&A Review.”

Potential risks of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) well stimulation — particularly in natural gas shale plays — remain on the minds of activist energy company investors, some of whom are seeking more information on the practice and measures that could reduce associated risks.

Potential risks of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) well stimulation — particularly in natural gas shale plays — remain on the minds of activist energy company investors, some of whom are seeking more information on the practice and measures that could reduce associated risks.

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell is calling for new tax incentives and credits for oil and gas exploration and development in a bill that would amend the state’s oil and gas production tax scheme.

Philadelphia officials on Tuesday directed the city-owned natural gas utility not to buy Marcellus Shale gas until more is known about the safety of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking).

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell is calling for new tax incentives and credits for oil and gas exploration and development in a bill that would amend the state’s oil and gas production tax scheme.

Because estimated technically recoverable shale gas resources have doubled in a year, the annual average natural gas wellhead price will remain under $5/Mcf through 2022, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Thursday.

Because estimated technically recoverable shale gas resources have doubled in a year, the annual average natural gas wellhead price will remain under $5/Mcf through 2022, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Thursday.

Southern said a Type 6 OFO for short imbalances that was implemented Sunday will remain in effect through Wednesday but is unlikely to be extended into Thursday.