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By Greg Russell On October 23, 2009

EPA Imposes SPCC Fine

In a separate matter, U.S. EPA has imposed a $7,150 fine on the Hunt Oil Company for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control...


Tags: SPCC, Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On October 22, 2009

Hunt Oil Decision

A jury award of more than $5 million against the Hunt Oil Company for negligent failure to protect a producing oil formation was...


Tags: Diligence, Due Diligence, Due, Energy

The INGAA Foundation recently issued a report on the need for natural gas infrastructure in the United States.  It finds (in part):


Tags: Pipeline, Energy

By Greg Russell On October 22, 2009

House Natural Gas Caucus

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives launched a new caucus yesterday to promote the use of natural gas as a low emission...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On October 21, 2009

Western Oil Shale Leases

The Interior Department has invited production companies interested in oil shale plays on federal lands in the West to apply for...


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On October 21, 2009

Drilling Company Results

The Houston Chronicle is reporting on the third-quarter results for Nabors Industries, the world's largest onshore oil and...


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On October 21, 2009

Natural Gas Vehicles

The NYT is reporting on the global potential for natural gas vehicles. It finds that the enthusiasm for NGV's, especially in...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On October 21, 2009

Arctic Energy Potential

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published a report on the potential for oil and gas development in the Arctic...


Tags: Energy

5th Circuit - Greenhouse Gas Case Moves Forward

On Friday, October 16, 2009, the 5th Circuit ruled that plaintiff landowners had standing under Mississippi tort common law to...


Tags: Greenhouse Gas, Environment

On October 15, 2009, US EPA announced its intention to step up enforcement under the Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Action...


Tags: Clean Water Act, enforcement, Environment

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