Texas regulators say EPA too hasty in water contamination case
The EPA has ordered Range Resources to get fresh water to North Texas residents with natural gas in their water. Texas drilling regulators say the move is “premature.” (AP Photo/Ralph Wilson) More »
EPA says gas driller contaminated Texas aquifer
The feds, frustrated by Texas’ slow response to a water contamination issue near Dallas, gave Range Resources 48 hours to provide clean drinking water to affected families. (Photo: Ano Lobb/Flickr) More »
TransCanada still negotiating on Alaska pipeline
Company says agreements may not be set by year’s end, but it’s too early to say whether there will be a need for another open season. (Photo: TransCanada) More »
AGL Resources buying Nicor in $2.38B deal
The cash-and-stock deal will create one of America’s largest natural gas distributors. (Photo: James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle)
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Argentina’s YPF discovers major shale gas deposit
The discovery of 4.5 trillion cubic feet of proven shale gas reserves in Patagonia will expanding the company’s proven reserves from 6 to 16 years’ worth of fuel. More »
El Paso and KKR form midstream joint venture
Under the agreement, KKR will pay $125 million to acquire a 50-percent stake in El Paso’s gathering and processing assets at the Altamont field and each partner will invest $500 million in future projects. (Image: Fotolia) More »
Cities seek to cut strings tying up natural gas money
The nat gas boom seemed to come at a perfect time for cash-strapped cities: The millions they reaped in royalties could go toward saving public services, jobs and road projects. But restrictions built into deeds and federal grants mean municipalities can’t use most of their newfound wealth to plug budget shortfalls. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) More »
Gas glut upside: Dow to expand Gulf chemicals biz
Will Dow’s huge Freeport, Texas, complex benefit from an expansion of its ethane cracking capabilities? (Photo: Houston Chronicle/Smiley Pool) More »
The “Cadillac problem” of new wealth comes along with Eagle Ford riches
South Texas landowners are suddenly getting big checks from oil companies drilling on their land in the Eagle Ford shale. Money managers say it may take a stable of experts for them to manage new wealth properly. More »
Republican lawmakers blast Obama administration’s fracking proposal
Congressmen Joe Barton and Fred Upton are dueling over who will head a powerful House energy committee next year, but they united today against the Interior Department’s plans to step up regulation of hydraulic fracturing. (AP Photo/Ralph Wilson) More »
Two plays, two companies, two pipelines
Houston’s Eagle Ford Midstream and Sugar Land-based Rangeland Energy announce shale-related pipeline projects. (Photo: James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle)
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FIFA bows to Qatar LNG for World Cup choice
Nooooooooo! Energy Burrito blogger Matt Smith suspects energy was in play behind the selection of the 2022 soccer tournament host. (AP Photo/Keystone, Alessandro Della Bella) More »
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