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By Greg Russell On September 23, 2010

Ohio Shale

We've been reporting on development of the Marcellus Shale for some time now in the Appalachian Basin (see here and here, e.g.)....


Tags: Marcellus, Energy, Utica, Shale

By Greg Russell On September 23, 2010

Increased Scrutiny Inevitable

The recent PG&E natural gas pipeline explosion in California has led to numerous news articles about potential problems with...


Tags: Energy

By Greg Russell On September 19, 2010

Drilling Bond Reduced

The NYT is reporting that the Delaware River Basin Commission is reconsidering the $5 million financial assurance bond required...


Tags: Energy, Shale

Pipeline Safety Legislation
By Greg Russell On September 17, 2010

Pipeline Safety Legislation

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the Obama Administration wants more restrictive pipeline safety regulation in response to...


Tags: Pipeline Safety, Energy

RCRA Exemption Challenged
By Greg Russell On September 17, 2010

RCRA Exemption Challenged

Two decades ago, following substantial study, U.S. EPA determined that many oil and gas E&P wastes were exempt from regulation as


Tags: Energy, Environment, RCRA

By Greg Russell On September 15, 2010

Energy Impacts

The Hill is reporting on a study done by a Louisiana State University economist finding that the Administration's proposed tax...


Tags: Energy, Tax

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

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