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By Greg Russell On September 14, 2010

Precedent Agreements

A recent decision out of the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals highlights the importance of proper drafting in the context...


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On September 13, 2010

Pipeline Safety

The LAT has an article on the tragic explosion of a PG&E natural gas line late last week. It notes that a "7,481-foot segment of...


Tags: Pipeline Safety, Energy

The NYT is reporting on a soon-to-be-released report from CERA (IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates) concluding that plug-in...


Tags: Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Shale

By Greg Russell On September 11, 2010

Spill Report

BP issued its internal investigation report on the Gulf spill. It found, in part: "No single factor caused the Macondo well...


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On September 11, 2010

EPA Information Request

U.S. EPA has issued a "voluntary" information request from several service companies asking for data on the chemical composition...


Tags: Hydraulic Fracturing, Energy, Environment, Shale

By Greg Russell On September 11, 2010

No Drifting Cloud of Death

The Miami Herald has a good article on a recent study done by federal scientists on impact of the Gulf oil spill. "The report is...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On September 6, 2010

Even in California ...

The LAT has an interesting article entitled, "Environmentalists stunned by failures of key measures in Legislature." Of course,...


Tags: Environment

By Greg Russell On September 6, 2010

City Park Exploration

The Houston Chronicle is reporting on possible exploration and production activities beneath three Houston municipal parks....


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On September 6, 2010

Pavillion Update

Residents of Pavillion, Wyoming, have been concerned over drinking water contamination for some time, believing that it...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On September 3, 2010

Another Gulf Rig Fire

The NYT is reporting that another oil rig has caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico. "'There was no blowout, no explosion, no...


Tags: Energy, Environment

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