New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday unveiled the state’s draft 2011 energy master plan (EMP), which among other things calls for coal-fired generation to be phased out in favor of natural gas.
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States: Best Practices Key to Any Fracking Plan
State regulators from eight states — Texas, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Nebraska, Arkansas, Michigan, Colorado and Pennsylvania — told the U.S. Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Natural Gas Subcommittee (SEAB) that its recommendations on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) should address best practices.
Subcommittee Gets to Work on Hydraulic Fracturing Study
Following up on President Obama’s mandate earlier this spring, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced a group of environmental, industry and state regulatory experts that will make recommendations to improve the safety and environmental performance of natural gas hydraulic fracturing in shale formations.
DRBC Draft Exceeds Legal Authority, Says Marcellus Shale Coalition
With Friday’s deadline approaching to comment on the Delaware River Basin Commission’s (DRBC) draft water quality amendments, the industry-led Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) on Tuesday outlined its concerns and said the proposed rules exceed the multi-state commission’s legal authority and duplicate state jurisdiction.
West Virginia Governor Seeks Funding for Gas Inspectors
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has asked state legislators, who this week are working through an extended budget session, to come up with an additional $2 million to pay for additional oil and gas inspectors at the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
West Virginia Operators Face Escalating Drilling, License Fees
West Virginia lawmakers have drafted revised rules and fees for Marcellus Shale drillers that could hike drilling and license fees by thousands of dollars.
New York’s New DEC Chief Urged Go-Slow Approach to Hydrofracking
Joseph Martens, who was tapped by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday to lead New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), last year suggested the state wait until a federal study had been completed on hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) impacts to health and the environment before implementing rules for Marcellus Shale drillers.
Quebec Premier Takes Heat for Not Imposing Shale Moratorium
An online petition calling on Quebec Premier Jean Charest to resign for not placing a moratorium on shale gas development in the province, among other things, had surpassed more than 224,000 signatures as of Monday afternoon.
Bevy of Anadarko’s Onshore Wells Awaiting Infrastructure
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has 100 wells, “maybe a few more,” in the Marcellus Shale alone that are not completed or tied in as they await infrastructure, a company executive said Tuesday.
Eagle Ford: Come for the Gas; Stay for the Oil and Liquids
Things aren’t always what they seem. What starts as a natural gas play can become an oil/gas liquids play. Sometimes the best thing to do is circle back to your roots. But it’s important to always know where you are, especially when you’re in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas.