March Madness Medley
Given my blatant lack of heritage, it gives me an excuse (as if I needed one) to look into both the nerdier side of March madness, and its obvious parallels with energy. So here is a random collection of definitions, divergences, and distinctions about current spring insanity: March Madness Energy Mashup –The Failed Alley-Oop (btw, Alley-Oop is [...] More »
EPA oil, gas emission rules need more flexibility, group says
U.S. unconventional drilling with hydraulic fracturing would fall 31 to 52 percent from 2012 to 2015 without providing additional implementation time and other flexibility to proposed rules for emissions from oil and gas production, the American Petroleum Institute said. More »
DEP tracking source of more methane in wells
State environmental officials are investigating the source of methane detected in three northern Pennsylvania water wells. More »
Senate passes highway bill with Gulf Coast restoration measure
The Senate approved a transportation bill on Wednesday that contained a bipartisan measure to direct certain civil penalties assessed against companies involved in the 2010 oil spill to the Gulf Coast for restoration purposes. More »
Obama spill panel members to press for safety progress
The seven members of President Obama’s commission on the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill they have formed a group to monitor federal and industry progress on putting in place their safety recommendations, an environmental group said Wednesday. More »
Chevron predicts a jump in output
Chevron Corp. said today it is on track to increase production by 20 percent by 2017, boosted by major liquefied natural gas projects in Australia and shale plays worldwide. More »
Sierra Club spurns $30 million gift after fracking turns toxic
Environmental and health groups are calling for tougher U.S. regulation of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, turning on a one-time donor to their causes: Chesapeake Energy Corp. (CHK) More »
$900M gas-processing operation planned in Ohio
A group of companies is planning $900 million operation for processing natural gas and natural gas liquids in eastern Ohio. More »
Colorado investigates dumping of fracking sand
Colorado officials are investigating the dumping of radioactive sand related to hydraulic fracturing into an unpermitted pit at an EOG Resources oil well in northern Weld County. More »
Chesapeake to invest in Utica shale complex
Chesapeake Energy Corp. and partners plan a midstream complex to service the emerging Utica shale play in eastern Ohio.
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Oil, natural gas rise amid improving U.S. economy
The gains indicate growing confidence in the economy and the potential for stronger energy demand. More »
Senate turns back Keystone XL, drilling expansion again
The Senate for the second time in as many weeks turned back a Republican-led effort to add provisions approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline to an unrelated transportation bill. More »
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