Late last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a certificate for Texas Eastern Transmission LP (Tetco) and Brazoria Interconnector Gas Pipeline LLC to move forward with their Stratton Ridge Expansion Project, designed to increase natural gas delivery capacity into the Texas Gulf Coast.
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Small Bakken E&P Sets Joint Venture With Private Equity Firm
In a move that may be replicated more if low global crude oil prices persist, Minnesota-based and Bakken-focused Black Ridge Oil & Gas Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to form a $50 million joint venture (JV) unit with Merced Capital, a private equity firm specializing in value-based alternative investments.
PA DEP Chief Krancer Quits; Interim Replacement Criticized
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett announced Friday that Michael Krancer, secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), will step down on April 15 and return to practice law in Philadelphia. But the decision to replace him on an interim basis with the governor’s deputy chief of staff is being derided by Krancer’s predecessor, John Hanger.
Pennsylvania DEP Opens Expedited Permit Process to Public Comment
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said Thursday it will publish a draft version of new guidelines intended to expedite the drilling permit application process. DEP will accept public comments on its proposals until Oct. 1.
Dozens of Piceance Wells Threatened by Colorado Wildfire
As the Pine Ridge fire in Colorado expanded Friday, up to 50 natural gas wells were shut in by three operators along the Western Slope in the Piceance Basin. In one case, wells were shut before operators were asked to do so by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), according to the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA).
Colorado Operators Shutter 50 Gas Wells Facing Fire Threats
As the Pine Ridge fire in Colorado expanded Friday, up to 50 natural gas wells were shut in by operators along the Western Slope in the Piceance Basin. In one case, wells were shuttered before operators were asked to do so by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), according to the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA).
Colorado Operators Shut 50 Wells Facing Fire Threats
As the Pine Ridge fire in Colorado expanded Friday, up to 50 natural gas wells were shut in by three operators along the Western Slope in the Piceance Basin. In one case, wells were shut before operators were asked to do so by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), according to the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA).
Enstor Storage Facilities Offering Capacity
Enstor will accept binding bids for firm storage capacity at its Alberta, Caledonia, Freebird, Grama Ridge and Katy facilities Sept. 16. through Sept. 30, the company said Tuesday.
Southwestern Raises Production Forecast for ’04
Successful drilling programs in East Texas, the Arkoma Basin and the River Ridge discovery in New Mexico helped Southwestern Energy Co. grow its natural gas and oil production 25% in the second quarter. The Houston-based independent reported its production reached 12.6 Bcfe in the quarter, up from 10.1 Bcfe a year earlier. Output was also up sequentially from the first quarter’s 11.4 Bcfe.
Unbundling Update: The Northeast
When the Natural Gas Choice and Competition Act was signed by Gov. Tom Ridge last week, the foundation was laid for Pennsylvania’s gas customers to have gas supplier choice for the upcoming winter (See related story this issue). The question now is will other northeastern states follow Pennsylvania’s lead.