Dubbing it the nation’s most stringent, the Illinois state Senate on Friday passed oil and natural gas drilling regulations (SB 1715), sending the proposed provisions to Gov. Pat Quinn for his signature. The governor is expected to sign the bipartisan legislation.
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In Gas Shales, Cost Structure ‘Key Theme’ in 2013
Natural gas shale plays have become “relatively well delineated,” which is sending production costs south in many onshore basins, a trend that should continue as adequate infrastructure opens the door to more opportunities, according to Credit Suisse’s energy team.
Natural Gas Shale Takes Money to Make Money…Eventually
Natural gas shale plays have become “relatively well delineated,” which is sending production costs south in many onshore basins, a trend that should continue as adequate infrastructure opens the door to more opportunities, according to Credit Suisse’s energy team.
Momentum Building for Kitimat LNG Exports
Canadian provincial and federal authorities are sending signals that they mean business when they talk about a shift in energy export strategy into overseas markets and away from traditional reliance on the United States.
Kitimat LNG Export Momentum Building
Canadian provincial and federal authorities are sending signals that they mean business when they talk about a shift in energy export strategy into overseas markets and away from traditional reliance on the United States.
Pennsylvania DEP Removes Obstacle to Recycling Drilling Wastewater
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is consolidating three of its wastewater permits to encourage liquid waste recycling from oil and natural gas drilling, and to reduce water withdrawals.
PG&E Fined $38M for 2008 Pipeline Failure
Sending a message to the natural gas industry, California regulators last Thursday unanimously handed out the biggest fine ever for a gas utility, increasing a penalty to $38 million against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) for a fatal distribution pipeline failure and explosion on Christmas Eve in 2008 in a Sacramento suburb.
PG&E Fined $38M for 2008 Pipeline Failure
Sending a message to the natural gas industry, California regulators on Thursday handed out the biggest penalty ever for a gas utility, increasing a penalty to $38 million against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) for a fatal distribution pipeline failure and explosion on Christmas Eve in 2008 in a Sacramento suburb.
Pennsylvania Wants Operator Wastewater Clarification
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is sending certification letters to approximately 80 operators in the state, asking them to certify by Aug. 29 that they have stopped delivering wastewater from Marcellus Shale gas drilling to municipal treatment facilities.
Report: Europe, U.S. Must Share on Shale
Much like rock ‘n’ roll, kick starting successful unconventional gas development in Europe will depend on the United States sending best practices and technical know-how across the Atlantic, according to a new report.