Calling them a common sense approach that would complement state efforts, U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Thursday unveiled the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) revised draft rules for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on all federal and Indian lands. The draft rules, which drew criticism from proponents and opponents of fracking, are in a 30-day comment period.
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Articles from Thursday
Senate Confirms Moniz as DOE Chief
The Senate unanimously confirmed Ernest J. Moniz as the next secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) last Thursday, succeeding Steven Chu, who oversaw the department during President Obama’s first term.
May 20, 2013
Senate Confirms Moniz as DOE Chief
The Senate Thursday unanimously confirmed Ernest J. Moniz as the next secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), succeeding Steven Chu, who oversaw the department during President Obama’s first term.
May 17, 2013
Canadian NatGas Producers ‘In A Holding Pattern,’ NEB Says
While natural gas prices have recovered to nearly $4/MMBtu, the National Energy Board (NEB) reported Thursday that Canadian natural gas producers are undertaking minimal natural gas drilling activity, as current prices do not cover the full costs of developing most natural gas prospects.
May 13, 2013
BSEE, Coast Guard Sign Agreement to Bolster Offshore Oversight
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday they have reached a memorandum of agreement (MOA) aimed at bolstering the working relationship of the two agencies to improve the management of the safety and environmental protection responsibilities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
May 13, 2013
Freeport-McMoRan Merger with Plains Advancing
A Delaware court on Thursday refused to block the $6.9 billion merger of Plains Exploration & Production Co. with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., clearing the way for Plains shareholders to vote on the proposal May 20.
May 13, 2013
NEB: Canada NatGas Producers ‘In A Holding Pattern’
While natural gas prices have recovered to nearly $4.00/MMBtu, the National Energy Board (NEB) Thursday said Canadian gas producers are undertaking minimal drilling activity, as current prices do not cover the full costs of developing most prospects.
May 13, 2013
Texas House Passes Drilling Waste Recycling Bill
Texas House lawmakers Thursday passed a bill (HB 2767) that is intended to encourage oil and gas operators to conserve and recycle as much as possible the water they use in the energy patch.
May 13, 2013
U.S. Shales Putting Canadian NatGas Producers ‘In A Holding Pattern’
While natural gas prices have recovered to nearly $4/MMBtu, the National Energy Board (NEB) said Thursday that Canadian natural gas producers are undertaking minimal natural gas drilling as current prices do not cover the full costs of developing most natural gas prospects and U.S. shale development continues to displace Canadian gas exports.
May 13, 2013
Senate Panel to Vote on EPA Nominee
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Thursday is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Gina McCarthy to head up the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
May 9, 2013
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