The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has dropped its two cents into the debate over the validity of a draft Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report on the potential link of groundwater contamination to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in Pavillion, WY.
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Louisiana Horizontal Well Owners Dodge Tax Bullet
An initiative to tax the horizontal segments of natural gas wells was stopped in its tracks by Louisiana House and Senate committees Monday when lawmakers refused to go along with the idea promoted by the Louisiana Tax Commission.
Chamber Study Identifies 351 Stalled Energy Projects in U.S.
About 351 energy projects — both conventional and alternative — have been stopped in their tracks nationwide due to a sluggish permitting process and environmental opponents, costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) over a seven year period and 1.9 million jobs annually, according to a report released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last Thursday.
Chamber Study Identifies 351 Stalled Energy Projects in U.S.
About 351 energy projects — both conventional and alternative — have been stopped in their tracks nationwide due to a sluggish permitting process and environmental opponents. This is costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) over a seven year period and 1.9 million jobs annually, according to a report released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thursday.
House Inquiry Reveals Continued Use of Diesel Fuel in Hydrofracking
Leading House opponents of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) said their nearly year-long investigation revealed that oil and natural gas service companies have continued to use diesel fuel to produce shale gas without receiving regulatory approval.
Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Marcellus Wastewater Haulers
Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday three-fourths of drilling wastewater haulers that were stopped by troopers late last month were issued citations and 207 trucks were placed out of service due to violations.
Spill Affecting Some Gas Production, Tanker Traffic
Two natural gas producing platforms in the area of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) affected by the ongoing oil spill have stopped production, according to the Minerals Management Service. And a firm that tracks international tanker traffic has noted a slowdown in the region.
Futures Fall Arrested; December Adds Pennies
Natural gas futures bulls stopped the slide in values on Wednesday as the December contract traded in a tight range before ending the day at $4.503, up 3.6 cents from Tuesday’s close.
Futures Gain Nearly a Dime Following Recent Slide
Traders stopped the hemorrhaging Tuesday as December natural gas futures staged a minor rebound during the regular session to close at $4.922, up 9.8 cents from Monday’s finish.
Cabot to Meet Quarterly Output Guidance
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. has stopped hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracing) of its natural gas wells in Susquehanna County, PA, until it completes a state-ordered compliance plan, but the independent said last week it still expects to meet its production guidance in 3Q2009.