http://recentgasdrillingnews.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/recent-gas-dril...
See also http://sustainableotsego.org/recent-gas-drilling-news
*Recent Gas Drilling News (06-04-12 11:59PM EDT)*
*NY, PA, NJ, OH, & WV*
*
*
*“Municipal Officials Form Group, Mail Cuomo on Hydrofracking*: “…We’ve
already seen the anti-hydrofracking activists join forces to form one
coalition against the gas extraction process. Now, a group of municipal
officials have done the same. A letter signed by (at this moment) 283
elected officials from 34 New York counties was delivered to Gov. Andrew
Cuomo’s office today, according to the new coalition—Elected Officials to
Protect New York…” ” (The Jounal News) (New York)-
http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2012/06/04/municipal-officials-fo...
<http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2012/06/04/municipal-officials-fo...>
*“Elected Officials Talk Fracking Moratorium*: “…More than 280 local
government officials have signed on to a petition in favor of continuing
the ban on high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York State. They say the
DEC’s fracking study did not answer enough questions, and they’d like more
information before a final decision is made. Pulteney Town Supervisor Jane
Russell and Tompkins County Legislature chair Martha Robertson explain
their concerns…” ” (Video Capitol Tonight/YNN) (New York)-
http://www.capitaltonight.com/2012/06/elected-officials-talk-fracking...
<http://www.capitaltonight.com/2012/06/elected-officials-talk-fracking...>
*“SUNY Fredonia Shale Institute a Family Affair?*: “…The enigmatic SUNY
Fredonia Shale Resources Institute pulled its website down last month after
being exposed as a receptacle for gas industry money filtered through the
secretive Fredonia College Foundation of the State University of New York,
Inc. You can see a screen shot of what used to be, at the bottom of this
page. Now it appears the institute’s leadership is, or was, very tight,
indeed…” ” (Artvoice Daily) (New York)-
http://blogs.artvoice.com/avdaily/2012/06/04/suny-fredonia-shale-inst...
<http://blogs.artvoice.com/avdaily/2012/06/04/suny-fredonia-shale-inst...>
*“Poll Surveys Residents on Gas Drilling*: “…(WBNG Binghamton) An annual
survey done by Cornell University asks for New Yorkers’ feelings about
natural gas drilling. Cornell University’s Empire State poll, using survey
information from the past three years, finds that 52 % of New Yorkers
believe the risk of contaminating drinking water outweighs any revenues
that would come from natural gas drilling…” ” (Video, WBNG Binghamton)
(New York)-
http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Poll-Surveys-Residents-on-Gas-Drilling...
<http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Poll-Surveys-Residents-on-Gas-Drilling...>
*“By a rate of nearly 2 to 1, New Yorkers think the risks of fracking
outweigh potential revenues”* (National Resources Defense Council)-
http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/ksinding/by_a_rate_of_nearly_2_to_1...
<http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/ksinding/by_a_rate_of_nearly_2_to_1...>
*“Anti-frackers protest at Senate offices*: “…Opponents of hydraulic
fracturing, or “hydrofracking,” last week protested in front of the New
York State Department of Health and district offices of five Republican
state senators, calling for measures to protect New Yorkers from the
potential dangers associated with natural gas drilling…” ” (Legislative
Gazette) (New York)-
http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2012-06-04-8...
<http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2012-06-04-8...>
*“Constitution Pipeline Flyover*: “…Virtual flyover of the preliminary
pipeline route using Google Earth. All pipeline routing should be
considered preliminary and subject to change…” ” (Consitution Pipeline via
YouTube)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCicTAO9ew4
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCicTAO9ew4>
*“Constitution Pipeline Introduction*: “…Project Manager Matthew Swift
talks about the Constitution Pipeline project…” ” (Consitution Pipeline via
YouTube)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSihVkrYyMI
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSihVkrYyMI>
*“One Fracking Mess After Another*: “…Dr. Robert Meyers has put together a
nice compendium of reports and studies that help debunk the notion that
fracking shale gas wells is an envrionmentally benign exercise. When we are
now learning that it is a remarkably effective way to contaminate
groundwater and poison the air. His site addresses the cover-ups of the
industry’s problems – including the political payoffs and propaganda used
by fracking shills…” ” (No Fracking Way)-
http://blog.shaleshockmedia.org/2012/06/04/one-fracking-mess-after-an...
<http://blog.shaleshockmedia.org/2012/06/04/one-fracking-mess-after-an...>
*“Sandra Steingraber: Safe Hydrofracking Is the New Jumbo Shrimp*: “…In
other words, with an insistence on best practices, could drilling and
fracking operations be made safe enough to be sited in densely populated
communities — or even sparsely populated communities — without making the
people who live there feel they are living in a war zone?…” ” (The
Huffington Post)-
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sandra-steingraber/safe-hydrofracking_b...
<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sandra-steingraber/safe-hydrofracking_b...>
*“House Democrats introduce Marcellus Compact Bills*: “…House Democrats
have introduced six bills that would address some of the many problems with
Act 13, the omnibus gas drilling law enacted in February (
http://pahouse.com/PR/033052512.asp). The legislative package is comprised
of the following bills:…” ” (PennFuture via (PA Council of Churches
Ministry of Public Advocacy Program)-
http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=11070
<http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=11070>
*“North Huntingdon is racing to comply on drilling*: “…North Huntingdon
planners will modify their proposed changes to the township’s gas drilling
ordinance to comply with Act 13, a set of state-imposed regulations that,
in some cases, impose less stringent rules on drillers than the township
initially set…” ” (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) (Pennsylvania)-
http://triblive.com/news/1915388-74/act-turley-ordinance-gas-huntingd...
<http://triblive.com/news/1915388-74/act-turley-ordinance-gas-huntingd...>
*“Property Tax Elimination hot topic at Kutztown Town Hall Meeting*:
“…Velik also asked Schwank if she would commit to overturning the Act 13
legislation. Act 13 is the law that establishes an impact fee for natural
gas drilling, and the law calls drilling operations permitted uses in any
zoning district, preempting local zoning of gas drilling operations
including those related to the pipelines and compressor stations, according
to Berks Gas Truth. Schwank said the Act 13 legislation is fraught with all
kinds of problems. “As Pennsylvanians we got the raw deal,” she said…” ”
(Journal Register News Service via Berks-Mont News) (Pennslyvania)-
http://www.berksmontnews.com/articles/2012/06/04/kutztown_area_patrio...
<http://www.berksmontnews.com/articles/2012/06/04/kutztown_area_patrio...>
*“DEP Announces Natural Gas Vehicle Resource Website, Technical Assistance
Plan*: “…HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection announced
today the launch of a Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) website and plan to help
municipal and commercial fleet owners make informed decisions about
converting their fleets to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural
gas, in advance of a related grant program…” ” (Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection)-
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/newsroom/142...
&
http://www.itnewsonline.com/showprnstory.php?storyid=219097
<http://www.itnewsonline.com/showprnstory.php?storyid=219097>
*“Alternative Fuels Education Day in Harrisburg*: “…Representatives of
Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), the PennFuture Energy
Center and alternative fuels businesses gathered in Harrisburg today to
host Alternative Fuels Education Day. The event included exhibits and
presentations in the capitol building’s East Wing Rotunda, while electric,
natural gas, and biodiesel vehicles were parked outside on Commonwealth
Avenue…” ” (Essential Public Radio) (Pennslyvania)-
http://www.essentialpublicradio.org/story/2012-06-04/alternative-fuel...
<http://www.essentialpublicradio.org/story/2012-06-04/alternative-fuel...>
*“DCNR to collect money from drillers who harvest gas under public streams*:
“…Natural gas drillers have to sign leases and compensate the state if they
plan to collect gas trapped deep beneath publicly owned streams and rivers,
according to a policy developed recently by the Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources…Publicly owned waterways in the heart of Northeastern
Pennsylvania’s shale region include the Susquehanna and Delaware rivers;
Tunkhannock, Bowman and Mehoopany creeks in Susquehanna and Wyoming
counties; and Wyalusing, Wysox, Wappasening, Sugar and Towanda creeks in
Bradford County…” ” (Times-Shamrock Communications) (Pennsylvania)-
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/dcnr-to-collect-money-from-drillers-...
&
http://citizensvoice.com/news/dcnr-to-collect-money-from-drillers-who...
<http://citizensvoice.com/news/dcnr-to-collect-money-from-drillers-who...>
*“PennFuture Condemns Governor’s $1.7 Billion Proposed Tax Break for
Cracker Plant*: “…Taxpayer-funded deal kept secret as Corbett calls for
massive cuts in state services…” ” (PennFuture)-
http://www.environmental-expert.com/news/pennfuture-condemns-governor...
<http://www.environmental-expert.com/news/pennfuture-condemns-governor...>
*“Gov. Tom Corbett takes heat for advocating a $67M tax break for Shell
Oil/Proposed Shell tax break worth $67 million a year*: “…HARRISBURG, Pa.
(AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett, who has been criticized for cutting state spending
for schools and social services, is advocating future tax credits worth $67
million a year for a petrochemical refinery planned by Shell Oil Co. in
western Pennsylvania to capitalize on booming natural-gas drilling in the
Marcellus Shale region…” ” (Associated Press) (Pennsylvania)-
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/06/gov_tom_corbett_ta...
,
http://www.timesleader.com/stories/Proposed-Shell-tax-break-in-Pa-wor...
,
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Proposed-Shell-tax-break-worth...
&
http://tribune-democrat.com/latestnews/x1647297580/Corbett-pushing-ta...
<http://tribune-democrat.com/latestnews/x1647297580/Corbett-pushing-ta...>
*“How Gov. Corbett’s tax credits for Shell, ethane would work”* (The
Philadelphia Inquirer Blog) (Pennsylvania)-
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/Why-Corbett-wants-...
<http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/Why-Corbett-wants-...>
*“Fake gas well to help train responders for emergencies*: “…Visitors to
North Park soon may see what looks like a gas well being built near the
Allegheny County Fire Academy. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald will submit
legislation to county council on Tuesday seeking approval for construction
of a mock oil-and-gas production facility. If the project is approved by
county legislators, the site will be used to train both public and private
first responders to deal with emergencies…” ” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
(Pennsylvania)-
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/marcellusshale/fake-gas-wel...
&
http://shale.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/news/archives/24579-fak...
<http://shale.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/news/archives/24579-fak...>
*“New Database Unifies Data to Support Marcellus Shale Research*: “…The
Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystems at Carnegie Museum of Natural
History has created a comprehensive new Geographic Information Systems—
known as GIS—based database that is a one-stop-shop for information about
Marcellus Shale-related natural gas development throughout Pennsylvania.
The ground-breaking new database was created in direct response to a need
voiced by local governments…” ” (Canon-McMillan Patch) (Pennsylvania)-
http://canon-mcmillan.patch.com/articles/new-database-unifies-data-to...
<http://canon-mcmillan.patch.com/articles/new-database-unifies-data-to...>
*(Event) “Dinniman to Participate in Marcellus Shale Panel Discussion*:
“…State Senator Andy Dinniman will participate in a panel discussion on
natural gas drilling hosted by the Sierra Club of Chester County on
Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester County Library’s Struble
Room…The panel discussion will explore natural gas drilling methods, their
impact on the environment, how the natural gas industry has affected
Chester County and how the Pennsylvania legislature has responded…” ”
(Senator Andy Dinnman) (Pennsylvania)-
http://www.senatordinniman.com/dinniman-to-participate-in-marcellus-s...
<http://www.senatordinniman.com/dinniman-to-participate-in-marcellus-s...>
*“What They’re Saying: American Natural Gas “Offers Hope in Hard
Times””*(Marcellus Shale Coalition)-
http://www.northcentralpa.com/feeditem/2012-06-04_what-they%E2%80%99r...
<http://www.northcentralpa.com/feeditem/2012-06-04_what-they%E2%80%99r...>
*“Firm and field operations supervisor charged with harboring illegal
aliens for work in Pennsylvania*: “…The indictment filed under seal on May
10, 2012 charges GPX and Wiggill with harboring and transporting illegal
aliens, and conspiracy to commit those offenses in Pennsylvania. GPX is
engaged in the business of providing seismic and surface mapping surveys
for the oil and gas industry…” ” (Westmoreland Times) (Pennsylvania)-
http://westmorelandtimes.com/news/2012/05/firm-and-field-operations-s...
(See
also *“Fort Worth man accused of transporting illegal aliens for gas
project”*-
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/investigations/2012/06/fort-worth-man-...
)
*“Kroff Well Services, Inc. To Offer Expertise during Roundtable on
Pennsylvania’s Gas Drilling Industry Hosted by the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh
*: “…”Companies are seeking solutions for safe and effective water reuse in
the Marcellus Shale so that they can meet environmental regulations and
keep our communities safe and healthy. Kroff is a leader in developing frac
water flowback and production brine remediation procedures to allow for
safe and effective reuse of these waters, and we hope that attendees will
find our insights valuable for their businesses,” Grottenthaler said. ..”
” (Kroft Inc.)-
http://www.wbay.com/story/18694811/kroff-well-services-inc-to-offer-e...
&
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47678465
<http://www.cnbc.com/id/47678465>
*“Licking County may get fracking waste*: “…NEWARK — Licking County has no
horizontal oil and gas production wells, but it does have two deep
injection wells that could receive the oil field waste from horizontal
hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking…Perry Township
violations…Licking County Commissioner Doug Smith and Carol Apacki, a
member of Concerned Citizens for Public Heath and the Environment, are two
of many locals who have many concerns and questions about horizontal
fracking and injection wells. “I’m not enthusiastic about putting flow
material into wells that could potentially compromise an aquifer that
passes beneath Licking County,” Smith said. “That’s a scary thought.”…” ”
(The Newark Advocate) (New Jersey)-
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20120603/NEWS01/206030304/Licki...
<http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20120603/NEWS01/206030304/Licki...>
*“Video: Healy Vows to Continue Fight Against Recently FERC-Approved
Natural Gas Pipeline*: “…Mayor Jerramiah Healy appeared on NJ Today on NJTV
Online last Thursday where he spoke about the controversial Spectra natural
gas pipeline which was recently approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) and another hot-button issue, the city’s red light
cameras…” ” (The Jersey City Independent) (New Jersey)-
http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2012/06/04/video-healy-vows-to-c...
<http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2012/06/04/video-healy-vows-to-c...>
*“Lakefront owners concerned with drilling*: “…Guilford Lake residents told
their concerns to a state employee during a recent Guilford Lake Civic
Association meeting. Charlotte McCurdy, northeast district preserve manager
for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), said her department
and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees are researching
state lands ownership regarding mineral rights…” ” (The Review) (Ohio)-
http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/556397/Lakefront-o...
<http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/556397/Lakefront-o...>
*“Some landowners uncertain whether to stick with lease offer*: “…A
representative of a company that has been competing to sign up Athens
County landowners for oil-and-gas drilling leases acknowledged last week
that the firm’s latest lease terms are only an offer, and that if a
landowner signs up, this doesn’t commit a Pennsylvania real-estate company
to accept the leases. “What we’re doing is, we’re going back to the
(landowners’) group and saying, ‘Hey, vote on this,’” explained Chris Herr
of America’s Choice Realty…. He offered a new deal, with a $250-per-acre
signing bonus, and suggested that given the prospects of Athens County
proving a dry hole as far as oil and gas, landowners would be wise to take
this offer…” ” (Athens News) (Ohio)-
http://www.athensnews.com/ohio/article-37048-some-landowners-unce.html
<http://www.athensnews.com/ohio/article-37048-some-landowners-unce.html>
*“Denver firm will build 140 miles of pipeline in eastern Ohio*: “…CADIZ —
MarkWest Energy will be building up to 140 miles of pipeline in three
eastern Ohio counties during the next two years to transport natural gas to
its processing facility being built in the Cadiz industrial park…” ” (The
Times-Reporter) (Ohio)-
http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x1842813992/Denver-firm-will-bui...
<http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x1842813992/Denver-firm-will-bui...>
*“Drilling jobs should go to top local people*: “…Letter to the
Editor…Where is the justice when these big energy companies not only take
the gas and oil from underneath us but also then have other people from
outside Ohio do the work? This just does not seem right…” ” (Canton Rep)
(Ohio)-
http://www.cantonrep.com/opinion/letters/x1916928480/Drilling-jobs-sh...
<http://www.cantonrep.com/opinion/letters/x1916928480/Drilling-jobs-sh...>
*“Jeffrey L. Frischkorn: Fracking isn’t the best thing for the Grand
River”*(The News-Herald) (Ohio)-
http://news-herald.com/articles/2012/06/04/sports/nh5569948.txt?viewm...
<http://news-herald.com/articles/2012/06/04/sports/nh5569948.txt?viewm...>
*“Utica shale worth $13K-$17K per acre*: “…WHEELING – Chesapeake Energy
believes every acre of its oil and liquids-rich Utica shale play is worth
$13,000 to $17,000, amounts that are significantly greater than most
drillers are paying mineral owners to lease local land…” ” (Herald Star)
(West Virginia)-
http://www.heraldstaronline.com/page/content.detail/id/574396/Utica-s...13K–17K-per-acre.html?nav=5010<http://www.heraldstaronline.com/page/content.detail/id/574396/Utica-s...>
<http://www.heraldstaronline.com/page/content.detail/id/574396/Utica-s...>
*National & International:*
*
*
*“06-04-12 Natural Gas Daily Report”* (The Carbon Capture Report)-
http://gas.carboncapturereport.org/cgi-bin//dailyreport?DATE=2012-06-04
<http://gas.carboncapturereport.org/cgi-bin//dailyreport?DATE=2012-06-04>
*“Pawtucket gas leak forces evacuations*: “…ABC6 is following developing
news out of Pawtucket, where people had to be evacuated from their homes
after a tanker truck leaked liquid natural gas all over the road. It
happened just before nine Sunday night at the intersection of Montgomery
and Exchange Streets. Pawtucket Police said, at one point, the situation
was very serious, but hazmat crews were able to get things under control.
We’re told all of those people are back in their homes. Police are
investigating…” ” (ABC6) (Rhode Island)-
http://www.abc6.com/story/18688725/pawtucket-gas-leak-forces-evacuations
<http://www.abc6.com/story/18688725/pawtucket-gas-leak-forces-evacuations>
*“Asia buys US$500B Australian gas*: “…Asia’s largest economies have agreed
to buy more than US$500-billion of Australian natural gas through 2036 as
prices rose to near record levels and the U.S. slowed plans to boost
exports that would cost about half as much…Buyers from Japan, China, South
Korea and India can’t count on significant U.S. supplies after the Energy
Department said May 30 it wouldn’t rule on more export licenses until at
least the third quarter. Decisions may be complicated by the November
Presidential election as lawmakers and some consumer groups oppose exports
saying they would boost domestic prices and undermine the country’s quest
for energy independence…” ” (Financial Post)-
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/06/04/asia-buys-us500b-austral...
<http://business.financialpost.com/2012/06/04/asia-buys-us500b-austral...>
*“USA: Freeport LNG Secures Land for Liqufication Plant*: “…Once Freeport
LNG secures government approval and funding for construction, it will
solidify this agreement for a thirty-year term which can be extended for
five additional ten-year periods…” ” (LNG World News) (Texas)-
http://www.lngworldnews.com/usa-freeport-lng-secures-land-for-liquefa...
<http://www.lngworldnews.com/usa-freeport-lng-secures-land-for-liquefa...>
*“Cove Point applies for early environmental review of LNG exports*:
“…Dominion has applied to the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to
begin the early environmental review process for proposed liquefied natural
gas exports from its Cove Point terminal in Maryland, according to
documents released Friday…” ” (Platts)-
http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/NaturalGas/6353340
<http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/NaturalGas/6353340>
*“Myersville planning commission schedules hearing on Dominion proposal*:
“…Myersville residents will have an opportunity to comment about the
proposed construction of a natural gas compressor station near Md. 17 by
Dominion Transmission energy company…The proposal has drawn opposition from
residents concerned about possible environmental and other effects the
station could have on the town…” ” (Gazette) (Maryland)-
http://www.gazette.net/article/20120604/NEWS/706049959/1016/myersvill...
<http://www.gazette.net/article/20120604/NEWS/706049959/1016/myersvill...>
*“Export Natural Gas to Create Jobs”* (American Thinker)-
http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/06/export_natural_gas_to_create_j...
<http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/06/export_natural_gas_to_create_j...>
*“Exxon Mobil says may export LNG from the U.S”* (Reuters)-
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/05/gas-world-exxon-idUSL3E8H50...
<http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/05/gas-world-exxon-idUSL3E8H50...>
*“U.S. Govt Could Delay Exxon’s Plans To Export Natural Gas”* (Forbes)-
http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/06/04/u-s-govt-cou...
<http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/06/04/u-s-govt-cou...>
*“China’s easing grip on gas opening door to North America
exports”*(Bloomberg News)-
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/06/04/chinas-easing-grip-on-ga...
<http://business.financialpost.com/2012/06/04/chinas-easing-grip-on-ga...>
*“Japan’s demand fuels LNG rise*: “…”The spread between North American
natural gas prices and Asian LNG prices has been propelled to record
levels,” said Michael Zenker, a US natural gas analysts at Barclay’s
Capital (BarCap). “There may be no better signpost for the complete
turnaround in the fortunes of gas supply than the growing number of LNG
proposals.” Already, 11 proposals for LNG export terminals have been
submitted in the US and a further four in Canada, according to BarCap.
Future exports of North American gas to Asia could benefit UAE companies,
too…” ” (The National) (United Arab Emirites)-
http://www.thenational.ae/business/energy/japans-demand-fuels-lng-rise
<http://www.thenational.ae/business/energy/japans-demand-fuels-lng-rise>
*“Industry Tries to Ease Fracking Worry*: “…The natural-gas industry opened
its first major attempt Monday to rein in concerns that a greenhouse gas
released during drilling endangers the environment, saying government
emissions estimates are far too high…” ” (Wall Street Journal)-
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405270230350640457744673331408...
<http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405270230350640457744673331408...>
*“Survey finds methane emissions from fracing half of EPA estimates*: “…A
new survey of methane emissions from hydraulic fracturing in the US found
that they are 50% lower than the US Environmental Protection Agency’s
estimates, the American Petroleum Institute and America’s Natural Gas
Alliance jointly announced…The survey by URS Corp. and the LEVON Group
found that emissions from two significant areas were even lower than EPA’s
estimates, API and ANGA said. Venting of methane into the atmosphere during
liquids unloading was 86% less and emissions from well workovers were 72%
less, they indicated…” ” (Oil & Gas Journal)-
http://www.ogj.com/articles/2012/06/survey-finds-methane-emissions-fr...
<http://www.ogj.com/articles/2012/06/survey-finds-methane-emissions-fr...>
*“Industry groups: Administration overestimating emissions at ‘fracking’
sites”* (The Hill)-
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/230773-industry-groups-admin...
<http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/230773-industry-groups-admin...>
*“Can Fracking Be Cleaned Up?*: “…A new analysis by the International
Energy Agency says technologies exist—or are in development—that could
largely address these concerns. If they’re adopted, fracking could be more
widely accepted by governments around the world, leading to lower
greenhouse-gas emissions and lower energy prices. It they’re not,
governments could balk, and coal would maintain its dominant place in
electricity generation…” ” (Technology Review/MIT)-
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428076/can-fracking-be-cleaned-up/
<http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428076/can-fracking-be-cleaned-up/>
*“Shake-up and mandate for Chesapeake*: “…A shake-up of the Chesapeake
Energy board at the behest of its two largest shareholders is putting more
pressure on the natural gas company to sell assets to resolve its estimated
$12 billion funding gap…” ” (Houston Chronicle)-
http://www.chron.com/business/article/Shake-up-and-mandate-for-Chesap...
<http://www.chron.com/business/article/Shake-up-and-mandate-for-Chesap...>
*“Chesapeake Reports Huge Gusher in Anadarko Basin*: “…Chesapeake Energy
Corp. will greet disgruntled shareholders attending the company’s annual
meeting Friday with news that it’s struck oil — lots and lots of oil — in
the Hogshooter play in the Anadarko Basin of the Texas Panhandle and
western Oklahoma. In fact, so much oil that the company’s embattled CEO
says he expects the discovery will “have transformational effects on our
company’s operational and financial performance in the years ahead “…” ”
(The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio)-
http://businessjournaldaily.com/company-news/chesapeake-reports-huge-...
<http://businessjournaldaily.com/company-news/chesapeake-reports-huge-...>
*“Chesapeake May Fare Better Holding Onto Its Pipeline Subsidiary*: “…Carl
Icahn, who helped pressure the board into replacing almost half its
members, said in a filing today that he wants to discuss selling the
pipelines…Chesapeake needs to sell at least $7 billion of its assets by
year-end to avoid a credit downgrade, Moody’s Investors Service said May
31…” ” (Bloomberg News via Business Week)-
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-04/chesapeake-may-fare-bette...
<http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-04/chesapeake-may-fare-bette...>
*“Does fracking need a ‘Mad Men’ makeover?*: “…But according to a recent
study from Louisiana State University, part of the problem might be the
word “fracking” itself. That’s not to say semantics are responsible
forflammable tap water, but the study does link phrasing to public opinion.
In a survey of 731 randomly selected Louisiana residents, researchers found
people were less likely to support hydraulic fracturing when they heard it
called “fracking.” In other words, the study suggests gas companies would
benefit from using other words…” ” (Forbes)-
http://www.forbes.com/sites/eco-nomics/2012/06/04/does-fracking-need-...
<http://www.forbes.com/sites/eco-nomics/2012/06/04/does-fracking-need-...>
*“Fracking: Coming to a City or Suburb Near You*: “…As they reconsider the
state’s fracking regulations, California officials might want to look at
the experience of Fort Worth, Texas—the epicenter of urban fracking…” ”
(Earth Island Journal)-
http://ecowatch.org/2012/fracking-coming-to-a-city-or-suburb-near-you/ &
http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/elist/eListRead/fracking...
<http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/elist/eListRead/fracking...>
*“Editorial: A chance to do fracking right*” (St. Louis Today) (Missouri)-
http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-a...
<http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-a...>
*“Letters: Gov. Jindal and state’s natural gas June 5, 2012*: “…Gov. Bobby
Jindal recognizes the opportunity of utilizing Louisiana’s own natural gas
as a transportation fuel. His recent actions underscore his commitment to
developing the natural gas fuels market for the benefit of Louisiana and
the country’s energy future…” ” (Kevin McCotter vice president corporate
development Chesapeake Energy Corp. via The Advocate) (Louisiana)-
http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/2988769-123/letters-gov-jindal-an...
<http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/2988769-123/letters-gov-jindal-an...>
*“Lee County commissioner expects fracking ban to be lifted*: “…Womack said
he plans to attend a Senate committee hearing on the issue today. He said
he is interested in establishing an advisory board…” ” (Fay Observer)
(North Carolina)- http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/06/05/1182366
<http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/06/05/1182366>
*“New legislation on fracking prompts questions*: “…A North Carolina Senate
committee last week introduced new legislation on hydraulic fracturing,
commonly known as fracking, that offers some new protections for landowners
if the practice is approved. The bill does not appear to go far enough, but
it is a step in the right direction…” ” (The Herald Sun) (North Carolina)-
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/18852140/article-New-legisla...
<http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/18852140/article-New-legisla...>
*“Poll: NC residents blame oil companies, OPEC for gas prices*: “…The Elon
University Poll surveyed 534 residents statewide last week and also found
that people were evenly split on a controversial method of natural gas
drilling being considered by North Carolina lawmakers…Seventy percent of
those polled said natural gas needs to play a larger role in the nation’s
energy mix, but a majority say they don’t know enough about a drilling
process known as hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to determine if it’s
good for North Carolina…The state Department of Environment and Natural
Resources has said fracking could be done safely in North Carolina if the
proper safeguards were put in place first. The agency is expected to
deliver its findings to lawmakers next month. Twenty-two percent of Elon
poll respondents say they oppose fracking in North Carolina, while 21
percent say they support it…” ” (WRAL) (North Carolina)-
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10939859/
<http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10939859/>
*“Fracking Intrigue In The Illinois General Assembly*: “…The end of session
action and fizzle came after some intensive back and forth over language
being negotiated in the House, which the Trib’s editorial board took
umbrage with over high tax rate on drillers, while agreeing that strong
environmental safeguards should be required. But why all the hubbub?
Progress Illinois has a good overview of the concerns associated with
fracking, which largely revolve around water pollution both at the surface
and in underground aquifers (as an aside, the piece includes quotes from
Benjamin Grumbles who Stephen Colbert once noted could be a “cartoon
goat“). Since the state has no rules governing fracking on the books, there
is no doubt Illinois is heading for a fracking freakout. ..” ” (Chicagoist)
(Illinois)-
http://chicagoist.com/2012/06/03/fracking_intrigue_in_the_illinois_g.php
<http://chicagoist.com/2012/06/03/fracking_intrigue_in_the_illinois_g.php>
*“State Senator John O. Jones Fears New Industry Could Be Killed Before It
Can Begin*: “…I’m fearful that they have destroyed an opportunity for us to
create thousands of jobs for Illinoisans and I am fearful that those jobs
will not come now”, said Jones…Earlier this year, the Executive Vice
President of the Illinois Oil and Gas Association Brad Richards indicated
up to $150 an acre was being paid for the rights in Wayne County…” ” (WJBD
Radio) (Illinois)- http://www.wjbdradio.com/?f=news_single&id=33889
<http://www.wjbdradio.com/?f=news_single&id=33889>
*“Environmental activists experiencing (natural) gas pains”* (The Oklahoman
Editorial)-
http://newsok.com/environmental-activists-experiencing-natural-gas-pa...
*“Administrator seeks to be corporation commissioner*: “…Criticizing claims
that hydraulic fracturing is unsafe, Mitchell said he would be a “strong
voice” against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Fracking is a
technique used by drillers to force oil or natural gas from rock
formations. Mitchell advocated on behalf of the state’s oil and gas
industry, but said his support would be tempered as a regulator. “We have
the potential to be energy independent,” Mitchell said. “I think you have
to have strong voices to make that happen.”…” ” (Muskogee Phoenix)
(Oklahoma)-
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1561301990/Administrator-seeks-to-b...
<http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1561301990/Administrator-seeks-to-b...>
*“Fort Collins company releases test kit for fracking
contamination”*(GANNETT) (Colorado)-
http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20120603/NEWS01/306030028
<http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20120603/NEWS01/306030028>
*“SourceGas explains its need for a compressor station*: “…SPRING VALLEY,
Colorado — Some area residents have wondered why SourceGas insists that a
compressor station be built on remote land in Spring Valley belonging to
Colorado Mountain College (CMC). The reasons are both financial and
technical in nature, said SourceGas spokeswoman Natalie Shelbourn…” ”
(Glenwood Springs Post Independent) (Colorado)-
http://www.postindependent.com/article/20120604/VALLEYNEWS/120609977/...
<http://www.postindependent.com/article/20120604/VALLEYNEWS/120609977/...>
*“Still months to go for city oil and gas rules*: “…Colorado Springs’ oil
and gas committee agreed Monday to recommend areas for the city to
regulate, but there are still several steps and months of work ahead before
actual recommendations are adopted and companies could begin drilling…” ”
(Colorado Springs Gazette) (Colorado)-
http://www.gazette.com/articles/oil-139698-rules-city.html
<http://www.gazette.com/articles/oil-139698-rules-city.html>
*“Effects of gas wells on health unknown*: “…Data are few and far between
when it comes to how Coloradans are affected by emissions from well pads
and production facilities, said Kent Kuster, Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment’s oil and gas liaison. Kuster spoke to a sparse
crowd Thursday night at an outreach and information event hosted by the
state health department and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission….” ” (The Durango Herald) (Colorado)-
http://durangoherald.com/article/20120601/NEWS01/706019902/-1/s
<http://durangoherald.com/article/20120601/NEWS01/706019902/-1/s>
*“Colorado kids to Encana: Don’t frack our schools*: “…The oil and gas
corporation has set up drilling operations near local schools and daycare
centers on the northern Front Range…” ” (The Colorado Independent)
(Colorado)-
http://coloradoindependent.com/121353/colorado-kids-to-encana-dont-fr...
<http://coloradoindependent.com/121353/colorado-kids-to-encana-dont-fr...>
*“Hundreds gather to protest Encana Corp.’s fracking operation near Erie
homes, schools*: “…The natural gas drilling site, near the corner of
Telleen and Meller streets, is across the street from Red Hawk Elementary
School and within a mile of Erie Elementary and Erie Middle School. The
proximity to schools is part of what sparked the outrage that prompted
Saturday’s protests…” ” (Colorado Hometown Weekly) (Colorado)-
http://www.coloradohometownweekly.com/ci_20778368/hundreds-gather-pro...
<http://www.coloradohometownweekly.com/ci_20778368/hundreds-gather-pro...>
*“Karen Conduff: County commissioner candidate Garry Sanfacon supports a
ban on fracking*: “…What I want to know is — where have regulations on oil
and gas drilling gotten us? One drive through the fracking wastelands out
in Weld and Adams counties will show you where. Is that what we want
Boulder County to look like? Even if we had enough inspectors to monitor
the activities of the gas companies and enforce the pitiful regulations we
have, the fines levied would just be seen by the gas companies as part of
the cost of doing business. Those counties are already paying millions for
the cost of repairing the roads the gas companies tear up trucking all the
water around to the well sites. They’re paying millions in health care
costs that aren’t paid for by the gas companies for the destruction of
people’s health…” ” (Letter to Editor, Boulder Daily Camera) (Colorado)-
http://www.dailycamera.com/letters/ci_20778567/karen-conduff-county-c...
<http://www.dailycamera.com/letters/ci_20778567/karen-conduff-county-c...>
*“Public weighs in on Bridger-Teton National Forest drilling proposal*:
“…CASPER, Wyo. — Comments on a Casper company’s proposal to drill two
exploratory natural gas wells near Big Piney varied from worries about
wildlife to concerns about restrictions limiting economic access to
resources…” ” (The Billings Gazette) (Wyoming)-
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/public-wei...
<http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/public-wei...>
*“Companies fined for not giving notice of ND digs*: “…BISMARCK, N.D. —
Three excavation contractors were fined a total of $2,500 after pipeline
companies turned them in for neglecting to provide notice of their digging
projects in western North Dakota. Two were accused of causing accidents…” ”
(Asssociated Press) (North Dakota)-
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57446919/companies-fined-for-n...
&
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/companies-fined-fo...
<http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/companies-fined-fo...>
*“Industry groups say EPA emissions overstated”* (Star Telegram) (Texas)-
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/barnett_shale/2012/06/industry-groups-...
<http://blogs.star-telegram.com/barnett_shale/2012/06/industry-groups-...>
*“Group vows to keep fighting after petition drive falls short*: “…Attempts
by a local group to put changes to Southlake’s natural gas drilling
ordinance to a public vote have been put on hold. The Citizens for Property
Rights (CPR), a local general political action committee, on May 29
withdrew its petition that would have forced the Southlake City Council to
accept an amended drilling ordinance that is more favorable to drilling
companies or to put the proposed changes to a resident vote…” ” (Star Local
News) (Texas)-
http://www.southlaketimes.com/articles/2012/06/04/southlake_times/new...
<http://www.southlaketimes.com/articles/2012/06/04/southlake_times/new...>
*“Fort Worth man accused of transporting illegal aliens for gas project*:
“…Douglas C. Wiggill, 42, of Fort Worth has been arrested by Pennsylvania
authorities, accused of transporting 19 illegal immigrants there to work on
seismic surveys for the oil and gas industry. The Fort Worth man is a field
supervisor for GPX, a Sealy, Texas, based company which was also accused in
a 20-count indictment, according to Pennsylvania news outlets…” ” (Star
Telegram Blog) (Texas & Pennslyvania)-
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/investigations/2012/06/fort-worth-man-...
<http://blogs.star-telegram.com/investigations/2012/06/fort-worth-man-...>
*“In B.C., energy policy becomes a political battleground*: “…A 30-page
technical report containing the B.C. government’s assessment of the
proposed Northern Gateway project sits on Environment Minister Terry Lake’s
desk. Still, his government remains silent on the plan to build a pipeline
across northern B.C. to get Alberta oil to Asian markets. Premier Christy
Clark said Sunday it is still to soon to determine if the pipeline risks
are too high to bear. “We should recognize those concerns as legitimate but
let’s see what comes out of the process,” she told reporters. She promised
to ask “quite pointedly” over the coming months about the benefits to B.C…”
” (The Globe and Mail) (Canada)-
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/in-bc-energy-pol...
<http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/in-bc-energy-pol...>
*“County approves cutting-edge natural gas plant*: “…Rocky View County
council unanimously approved an application to rezone an area of farmland
near Cochrane on May 29, to expand the Shell Canada Jumping Pound Gas
Plant. Shell asked that 29.75 acres be rezoned to develop a small-scale
liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant at the north end of the property, located
roughly five kilometres west of Cochrane…” ” (Rock View Weekley) (Canada)-
http://www.rockyviewweekly.com/article/20120604/RVW0801/306049991/cou...
<http://www.rockyviewweekly.com/article/20120604/RVW0801/306049991/cou...>
*“Poland plans shale crude pipeline-report*: “…WARSAW, June 4 (Reuters) –
Polish oil pipeline operator PERN wants to build pipelines to carry crude
oil that could flow from the country’s potentially lucrative shale
reserves, the state-controlled company’s chief executive was quoted as
saying on Monday…” ” (Reuters) (Poland)-
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/04/poland-shale-pern-idUSL5E8H...
<http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/04/poland-shale-pern-idUSL5E8H...>
*“Noise complaint follows Corrib pipeline work*: “…RESIDENTS LIVING close
to the Corrib gas pipeline’s land valve in Glengad, Co Mayo, say they were
subjected to a continuous high-pitch noise over the bank holiday weekend,
due to testing at the installation. One elderly resident, Ena Gallagher
(76), said she was forced to leave her home as it was “unbearable”, while
Diane Taylor, who lives 700 metres from the land valve, said the sound
penetrated double glazing, causing considerable distress…” ” (The Irish
Times) Ireland)-
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0605/1224317294120.html
<http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0605/1224317294120.html>
*“Coal Seam Gas May Be Seeping From River”* (The Epoch Times) (Australia)-
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/australia/coal-seam-gas-may-be-seepin...
<http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/australia/coal-seam-gas-may-be-seepin...>
*“CSG expert challenges company’s gas claim*: “…Origin Energy, which owns a
number of test wells near the site, says it is a natural phenomenon caused
by a shallow coal seam. But CSG expert Dr Gavin Mudd from Monash University
says “it beggars belief that there could be no contribution by industry”.
Dr Mudd says there is no evidence to support Origin’s claim and the case
needs further investigation…” ” (Australian Broadcasting Corproration)
(Australia)-
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-31/engineer-challenges-company-gas...
<http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-31/engineer-challenges-company-gas...>
*“Push for release of more gas blast reports*: “…The State Government will
continue to push for the release of all relevant documents relating to the
2008 Varanus Island gas explosion. Yesterday the Perth Magistrates Court
agreed to Apache Energy’s call for two particular State Government
commissioned documents on the explosion to be released…” ” (Australian
Broadcasting Corproration) (Australia)-
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-02/apache-documents/4048502
<http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-02/apache-documents/4048502>
*“Minister dismisses farmers fracking concerns”* (Australian Broadcasting
Corproration) (Australia)-
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-02/fracking-moore/4048636
<http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-02/fracking-moore/4048636>
*“Gas Smell in Tara”* (Audio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
(Australia)-
http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2012/06/gas-smell-in-tara.html
*“Nosebleeds linked to CSG in Tara*: “…UPDATE: The Australian Petroleum
Production and Exploration Association has refuted claims that a hydrogen
sulphide smell in the Tara residential estate is a result of coal seam gas
industry operations. The reaction came after the Lock the Gate Alliance
alleged Tara residents reported nosebleeds and chronic headaches stemming
from suspected coal seam gas leaks…” ” (My Daily News) (Australia)-
http://www.mydailynews.com.au/story/2012/06/05/nosebleeds-linked-csg-...
<http://www.mydailynews.com.au/story/2012/06/05/nosebleeds-linked-csg-...>
*“CSG blamed for child health woes* : “…COAL seam gas investigators have
been sent in amid reports of children with nose bleeds and chronic
headaches in a Queensland community…” ” (Adelaide Now) (Australia)-
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/csg-blamed-for-child...
