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By Vorys On April 7, 2009

Methane Hydrates

Columbia University researchers may have found a method for separating natural gas from permafrost, according to this NYT report.


Tags: Alternative Energy, Energy

According to this report in the WSJ, higher futures prices relative to near-term prices (contango) may encourage the increased...


Tags: Oil, Energy

By Vorys On April 2, 2009

Marcellus Shale Joint Venture

Williams Cos., Inc., and Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., have formed a joint venture - Laurel Mountain Midstream, L.L.C. - to...


Tags: Marcellus, Energy

By Vorys On April 2, 2009

Oil Shale Assessment Updated

Here's some good news - U.S. Geological Survey has updated its 1989 assessment of oil shale in-place in the Piceance Basin in...


Tags: Oil Shale, Energy

By Vorys On April 2, 2009

Forest Service Lawsuit

Catalyst Energy, Inc., has sued the U.S. Forest Service over its refusal to permit energy development in the Allegheny National...


Tags: Energy, Drilling

By Vorys On April 1, 2009

EIA March 2009 Outlook

The EIA's March 2009 Short-Term Energy Outlook is now available.  Among other things, it finds that:


Tags: Energy, EIA

Henry A. Waxman (D Ca.), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and Edward J. Markey (D. Mass.), Chairman of the Energy...


Tags: Climate Change, Energy, Environment

By Vorys On March 31, 2009

State Land Leasing

Legislation has been introduced into the Ohio House of Representatives that would create an oil and gas leasing board having...


Tags: State Lands, Energy

By Vorys On March 31, 2009

Oil Shale Development Continues

This report from the NYT discusses the continued investment in oil shale development despite opposition from the Obama...


Tags: Oil Shale, Energy

U.S. EPA has announced that it is extending the deadline for compliance with recent, substantial amendments to the SPCC Rule...


Tags: SPCC, Energy, Environment

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