A bankruptcy court in New York has approved plans by Norse Energy Corp. USA to sell its assets, especially oil and gas leases for about 130,000 net acres in the state’s portion of the Marcellus and Utica shales.
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Interior Extends Comment Deadline for Draft Fracking Rule
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell told a Senate panel Thursday that the public comment period on the proposed hydraulic fracturing (fracking) rule would be extended by 60 days, giving producers, state regulators and environmentalists a total of 90 days to pore over the 171-page document.
FERC OKs Partial Service on MARC-I Hub Line Project
FERC Thursday approved Inergy subsidiary Central New York Oil and Gas Co.’s (CNYOG) request to begin partial service on its MARC-I Hub Line project in northeastern Pennsylvania on or before Nov. 14, giving northern markets greater access to Marcellus Shale gas. It said it plans to soon seek authorization to place the entire project into operation by Dec. 1.
Pennsylvania PUC Issues First Advisory Opinions on Local Drilling Ordinances
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued its first two nonbinding advisory opinions on local drilling ordinances, part of its new responsibilities to ensure that localities are in compliance with Act 13, the state’s new omnibus Marcellus Shale law.
Texas Regulators Clarify Roles
The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have issued an outline that attempts to clarify the responsibilities of each agency with respect to oil and gas regulation.
Corbett: Impact Fee Funds Could Cap Wells
Despite previous veto threats, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said he would like to see some of the revenue generated from a proposed impact fee on Marcellus Shale development go toward capping thousands of abandoned wells in the state.
Clean Energy to Manage National Grid CNG Stations
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. officials said they should take over CNG station management responsibilities from National Grid in early spring with implementation of “a thorough transition plan” with existing CNG fleet customers. Clean Energy also said it would expand the station network.
Clean Energy to Manage National Grid CNG Stations
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. officials said they should take over CNG station management responsibilities from National Grid in early spring with implementation of “a thorough transition plan” with existing CNG fleet customers. Clean Energy also said it would expand the station network.
FERC, Interior Clarify Energy Project Responsibilities on OCS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to clarify jurisdictional responsibilities for leasing and licensing renewable energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf OCS). The MOU clears the way for developing wind, solar, wave, tidal and ocean current energy sources.
FERC, Interior Clarify Energy Project Responsibilities on OCS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to clarify jurisdictional responsibilities for leasing and licensing renewable energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf OCS). The MOU clears the way for developing wind, solar, wave, tidal and ocean current energy sources.