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Activity in the Eagle Ford Shale Doubles

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:27:22 +0000

A report on drilling activity in the Eagle Ford Shale on the FuelFix.com website says that the number of new wells drilled in the first quarter of 2012 is double the number drilled in 2011.

Economic Impact of the Eagle Ford Shale

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:35:00 +0000

An article on the MySanAntonio.com website explores the success and economic impact of the Eagle Ford Shale which produced nearly 5 million barrels in 2010 and over 20 million in 2011.

Objections to Natural Gas Flaring

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:38:59 +0000

Drilling for oil in the shale formations of Texas and North Dakota often results in the flaring of natural gas – as some of these areas are not served by natural gas pipelines. Although this practice is somewhat of an industry tradition it is drawing increasing criticism because it wastes a non-renewable energy resource, is an economic loss, produces air pollution and contributes to climate change.

State Crude Oil Trends

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:27:13 +0000

Five states account for over 50% of the USA’s crude oil production with production rapidly increasing in Texas and North Dakota.

Hydraulic Fracturing Isn’t the Problem

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:30:43 +0000

“Hydraulic fracturing of shale formations to extract natural gas has no direct connection to reports of groundwater contamination [...] many problems ascribed to hydraulic fracturing are related to processes common to all oil and gas drilling operations, such as casing failures or poor cement jobs.” Quoted from the University of Texas at Austin press release.

Dry Shale Gas Production Trends

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:56:56 +0000

The EIA Natural Gas Weekly Update has an interesting graph that tracks the month-by-month dry gas production growth from various shale gas fields in the United States. For example, it shows that production from the Haynesville Shale started to increase significantly in early 2009 and continued until today the Haynesville is the most prolific dry gas producer.

Eagle Ford Shale

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:12:36 +0000

The Eagle Ford Shale is a black shale with a high organic carbon content in central Texas. I has become one of the most important economic generators in central Texas.

Texas: Fracking Chemicals and Water Consumption Reports

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:35:39 +0000

A new regulation will require drillers in Texas to report the chemicals in their hydraulic fracturing fluid and the amount of water used to frack each well.

US Gas Shales Attract Worldwide Investors

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:55:25 +0000

In just the past few weeks companies from China, France and Japan have purchased large holdings in the Eagle Ford, Utica and Marcellus Shales.

Declining Royalty Payments from Natural Gas Wells

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:55:34 +0000

Many property owners are very surprised when the royalties that they receive from a natural gas well on their property decline sharply. They are learning about production decline curves.

Natural Gas Liquids are Hitting the Bottom Line for Drillers

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:30:55 +0000

Chesapeake Energy reports that natural gas liquids contributed 17% of their total production but 40% of their natural gas and liquids revenue. This is part of what is fueling interest in plays such as the Utica Shale and Eagle Ford Shale.

Oh No! Who Really Owns the Natural Gas in Shale?

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:59:03 +0000

Is natural gas part of the shale or is it a fugitive commodity that is not an integral part of any specific rock unit? Will a refined legal definition of natural gas in Pennsylvania overturn thousands of historic leases?

Oil Rig Count Exceeds Natural Gas Rig Count

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:22:18 +0000

The number of oil rigs drilling in the United States has surpassed the number of natural gas rigs for the first time in 18 years. Low natural gas prices discourage drilling and the discovery of oil in shale plays such as the Utica Shale, Bakken Shale and Eagle Ford Shale has attracted attention.

Natural Gas Has Become the “Incidental Product”?

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:16:02 +0000

Natural gas was the initial target of horizontal drilling in the shale plays, however, natural gas liquids, condensates and oil are now attracting most of the attention. An article in Investing Daily calls natural gas the “incidental” product.

Shale Gas and U.S. National Security

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:35:56 +0000

The Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University has published a report titled: “Shale Gas and U.S. National Security”. “This study assesses the impact of U.S. domestic shale gas development on energy security and U.S. national security, with emphasis on the geopolitical consequences of rising supplies of U.S. natural gas from shale and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.” Quoted from the report summary.