Antero Resources disturbed an aquifer while attempting to dislodge a stuck drillbit at a new Marcellus Shale natural gas well in West Virginia’s Harrison County on Wednesday morning, causing blowouts at four abandoned private water wells.
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California Gas Outlook Seen Flat, Except Power, NGVs
While the power generation and transportation fuel sectors could see substantial boosts in natural gas use, California’s overall gas demand is expected to stay essentially flat in the next two decades, according to two recent companion gas reports released by the California Energy Commission (CEC).
Antero Exits, Vanguard Enters Arkoma Basin in $445M Deal
Denver-based Antero Resources is unloading its Arkoma Basin assets and redeploying capital to Appalachian shale plays while Vanguard Natural Resources LLC, which is buying Antero’s mostly natural gas Arkoma assets for $445 million, is establishing a new operating area with the deal.
Equitrans Informs FERC About Pipeline Construction Accident
Equitrans LP has informed FERC that it accidentally spilled hundreds of gallons of drilling mud and chemicals into a creek in southwest Pennsylvania in April while building a Marcellus Shale pipeline.
Analysts: LNG Won’t Float Gas Price Boat
North American gas producers drowning in oversupply and low prices will be waiting a while before any liquefied natural gas (LNG) export tankers come to their rescue. And even then, whatever modest price support materializes could be overwhelmed by yet more supply growth, some energy analysts are saying.
State Geologist Says Some North Carolina Gas Supply Estimates Too Optimistic
North Carolina’s assistant state geologist said estimates put forth by supporters of natural gas development in the Tar Heel State are overly optimistic and actual reserves are probably much lower.
Analysts: LNG Won’t Float the Gas Price Boat
North American gas producers drowning in oversupply and low prices will be waiting a while before any liquefied natural gas (LNG) export tankers come to their rescue. And even then, whatever modest price support materializes could be overwhelmed by yet more supply growth, some energy analysts are saying.
Eureka to Bring Wastewater Treatment to the Heart of the Marcellus
With the aim of reducing truck travel and pollution, while increasing efficiency for Marcellus and Utica shale oil and natural gas producers, Eureka Resources LLC said Thursday it plans to construct a centralized wastewater treatment facility in Standing Stone Township in Bradford County, PA, the epicenter of Marcellus development.
Natural Gas-Derived Liquids Eyed for Transportation Fuel Use
While normally associated with the chemicals and petrochemical industries, a number of small, niche players want to take liquids derived from natural gas and compete in the alternative transportation fuels space. The reinvigorated natural gas transportation fuel buzz has brought back methanol, introduced dimethyl ether (DME) and found potential room for bio-based fuels from natural gas.
Doctors, Researchers Differ on Fracking in New Brunswick
A Canadian family doctors’ association has called for the government of New Brunswick to enact a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), while researchers with the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are urging Fredericton to proceed with caution.