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Farmers and New York’s Fracking Moratorium

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:05:47 +0000

An article on the SeattlePI.com website explores how the hydraulic fracturing moratorium in New York is viewed by some of the farmers in that state.

Worthless Marcellus Leases in New York

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:15:18 +0000

After a long moratorium on Marcellus Shale drilling in New York, a variety of proposed regulations and local bans on drilling could render millions of leased acres as worthless.

Rouge Fractures

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:31 +0000

“The chances of rogue fractures due to shale gas fracking operations extending beyond 0.6 kilometres from the injection source is a fraction of one percent, according to new research led by Durham University. The analysis is based on data from thousands of fracking operations in the USA and natural rock fractures in Europe and Africa.” Quoted from the Durham University press release.

Propane Fracking in New York’s Marcellus?

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:33:00 +0000

Fracking the Marcellus Shale with propane instead of water may be allowed in New York and one company is exploring the possibility of using the method.

New Jersey-New York Pipeline

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:24:43 +0000

“Spectra Energy has received conditional environmental approval from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff on its proposed New Jersey-New York Expansion project. [...] The system, which would be the first major natural gas pipeline to reach New York City in 40 years.” Quoted from the Energy Information Administration.

Natural Gas Parallel Universe

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:38:29 +0000

An article titled “Marcellus Shale Parallel Universe” explores the impact of different approaches to natural gas development experienced in Pennsylvania and New York.

Municipal Ban on Drilling Upheld in New York

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:15:39 +0000

A New York Supreme Court ruled in favor of a municipal zoning regulation that banned natural gas drilling within a community. Previously jurisdiction on natural gas drilling has belonged to state governments.

Marcellus Shale in 2012

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:31:54 +0000

An article on the Boston.com website explores possible developments related to the Marcellus Shale in 2012. A new lease environment, geographic shifts in activity, price directions and more.

Natural Gas: Is it Jobs vs Environment?

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:39:47 +0000

An article in Crain’s New York Business titled “Natural-gas drilling is a great divider” explores why natural gas drilling has enormous support and enormous opposition in the state of New York.

States Compete for Natural Gas Drilling?

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:48:17 +0000

An article on the PittsburghLive.com website explains how regulations and costs of doing business in neighboring states can stimulate or deter the development of a resource such as natural gas. Not mentioned in the article is how a moratorium on Marcellus Shale drilling moved drilling out of New York and into Pennsylvania.

Utica Shale Gas Boom in Eastern Ohio

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:59:53 +0000

Natural gas companies have drilled a number of highly successful wells into the Utica Shale of eastern Ohio. Now, drilling, permitting, and acquisition activity is starting to boom.

Huge “No Drilling” Buffers Around New York’s Waterways?

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:10:08 +0000

Proposed drilling regulations in New York could take enormous amounts of land that has already been leased out-of-play for natural gas development.

How Natural Gas is Taxed in 19 Different States

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:18:21 +0000

The Marshall University Center for Business and Economic Research has prepared: Taxation of Natural Gas: A Comparative Analysis. This publication reviews the many methods of taxing natural gas 19 different states. You might be surprised at how many ways natural gas is being taxed.

Natural Gas Leases in Conflict with Mortgages

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:28:02 +0000

Thousands of people across the United States have signed leases that give energy companies the right to drill on their land. However, many of these properties have mortgages that prohibit the property owner from entering into a mineral lease.

Government Revenue from the Marcellus Shale

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:14:00 +0000

State and local governments have either been collecting revenues from Marcellus Shale activities or wishing that they were collecting revenues. An article on Platts.com explores some of the ways that state and local governments are generating revenues.