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The Columbus Dispatch has an interesting article on the disagreement over state regulatory authority over a liquids pipeline...


Tags: Pipeline, Energy

Two local bans targeting hydraulic fracturing were recently upheld in New York, according to this article in Bloomberg:  ...


Tags: Preemption, Energy

A recent study conducted by the University of Texas found no evidence to support claims of groundwater contamination from...


Tags: Utical, Hydraulic Fracturing, Marcellus, Energy,

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has a new report on pipeline capacity additions last year: "The U.S. Energy...


Tags: Pipeline, Energy

That's the question asked in this article from The Journal News. Their answer: "Most experts say no, but several said low...


Tags: Marcellus, Energy, Utica, Shale

By Greg Russell On February 27, 2012

PA Pipeline Safety Article

The Philadelphia Inquirer has an article on pipeline safety regulation in Pennsylvania: "Pennsylvania regulators are taking steps...


Tags: Gathering, Pipeline Safety, Energy

USACE Reissues Nationwide Permits - Wells Pad Construction Now Covered

Last week the United States Army Corps of Engineers reissued 48 of the 49 existing nationwide permits that authorize certain...


Tags: Nationwide Permit 39, Environment

Ohio EPA Oversight Costs a Thing of the Past?

Paying Ohio EPA its “oversight costs” (administrative costs) might be a thing of the past? A recent Ohio First Appellate District...


Tags: Environment

The WSJ has an interesting article on the need for more take-away infrastructure in the Bakken: "The reason for Clearbrook...


Tags: Oil, Pipeline, Energy

By Greg Russell On February 12, 2012

PA Impact Fees

Pennsylvania counties may soon be imposing impact fees according to this report from CBS News: "After Gov. Tom Corbett signs a...


Tags: Marcellus, Energy, Utica, Shale

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