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By Greg Russell On April 2, 2010

New Gulf Production

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Royal Dutch Shell has started producing from its Perdido hub in the deep water Gulf of...


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We've previously noted that some major oil producers are looking to the shale basins for natural gas production.  See here, e.g....


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The NYT has an interesting article on the apparent schism between many "meteorologists" and "climate scientists" on global...


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By Greg Russell On March 31, 2010

New Offshore Drilling

It is being reported that President Obama today will announce plans to allow drilling for oil and natural gas off much of the...


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Pennsylvania Governor Rendell has taken a more strident tone regarding taxation of natural gas production in the state, according...


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U.S. EPA has announced that stationary sources will not be required to get permits under the Clean Air Act (CAA) for greenhouse...


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By Greg Russell On March 29, 2010

Association Merger

The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Association is merging with the Independent Oil and Gas...


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By Greg Russell On March 28, 2010

New Marathon Refinery

The Houston Chronicle is also reporting on Marathon's recent expansion of its Garyville facility, in effect the first new...


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The Houston Chronicle is reporting on several large oil companies taking positions in natural gas shale basins. Regarding Shell,...


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By Greg Russell On March 28, 2010

Wyoming Frac Rules

Wyoming is considering changes to its oil and gas regulations that may impact how hydraulic fracturing is done in the state,...


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