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By Greg Russell On January 31, 2010

FERC Rulemakings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued several proposed rulemakings related to the wholesale electric energy...


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Earlier this week, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a decision affirming the PUCO's (i.e., Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's)...


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By Greg Russell On January 30, 2010

PA Wastewater Proposal

Legislative hearings have started on proposed wastewater regulations related to natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale in...


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By Greg Russell On January 30, 2010

TX Air Issues

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) released a study of air emissions in the Barnett Shale last Wednesday...


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By Greg Russell On January 30, 2010

Industry Optimism

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that industry executives are optimistic about 2010. "Vincent[, Chairman of IPAA,] cautioned...


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By Greg Russell On January 27, 2010

Texas - 2009

The Houston Chronicle is reporting on Texas Petro Index report showing drops in employment, drilling rig counts, and oil and...


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By Greg Russell On January 27, 2010

Schlumberger Earnings

Schlumberger, the world's largest oil services company, has reported better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter,...


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We reported previously on a Pennsylvania lawsuit challenging a settlement reached between the U.S. Forest Service and the Sierra...


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By Greg Russell On January 22, 2010

WV Marcellus Guidance

We meant to mention: The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection released on January 8, 2010, an industry guidance...


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By Greg Russell On January 22, 2010

Hydraulic Fracturing Issues

The WSJ has a good article discussing the history (briefly) and issues surrounding the use of hydraulic fracturing. A sample:...


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