Virginia's governor has signed into law legislation (SB 519) intended to incentivize the development of natural gas infrastructure so that residents and businesses can better take advantage of low-cost shale and coalbed methane gas supplies.
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North Dakota Sets Hearing on Gas Flaring Policy
The oil and gas division of North Dakota's Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is planning a public hearing later this month for input on newly adopted Industrial Commission policy to reduce the amount of gas flaring at the wellhead.
BLM Seeking Input on Noble’s Nevada Oil/Gas Plans
The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments through April 23 on Noble Energy’s plans to drill a number of new oil wells as part of the extensive oil/gas leases it holds in northeast Nevada. BLM's work is part of what it designates as the Mary's River Oil/Gas Exploration Project environmental assessment (EA).
South Dakota Sand Deemed Not Suitable for Fracking
Although South Dakota officials had been hoping to cash in on the oil and natural gas boom in the Williston Basin, there is little chance operators…
BLM Initiates New Environmental Review of Already-Leased Thompson Divide in Colorado
Two producers in the Thompson Divide area of western Colorado that could be an onramp to unleashing Mancos Shale supplies Tuesday received a two-year extension on their natural gas leases, to allow time for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to conduct a new and unprecedented post-leasing environmental review of a broader region, according to the Western Energy Alliance (WEA).
Youngstown’s Third Anti-Fracking Referendum a ‘Jobs Killer,’ City Officials Warn
Calling a grassroots effort to ban hydraulic fracturing (fracking) within the city of Youngstown, OH, for the third time in 18 months a "jobs killer" affecting the whole region, officials on Thursday implored the public to again vote against the measure when they head to the polls next month.
Texas Tie-Up Expands Proppant Transport Services Across North America
Three Texas oilfield service providers have merged to form 1845 Oil Field Services for proppant logistics and freight management in North America's onshore.
Two State Studies Tout Oil/Gas Economic Benefits
Separate academic studies in California and Colorado emerged Tuesday supporting the macroeconomic benefits of oil and natural gas development and warning against bans on hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Antero Negotiating for Prime Land in Southeast Ohio
Antero Resources Corp. is finalizing terms of an extensive oil and gas lease with Ohio's largest water conservancy district that would give the company access to 6,700 acres in Belmont and Harrison counties.
‘Marcellus Bounty’ to Benefit Leading Operators for Years, Moody’s Says
The Marcellus Shale's earliest and most active operators will continue to see their fortunes rise as more infrastructure is built…