Someone must have blamed the Virginia earthquake of August 23 on hydraulic fracturing. An extensive article in the Daily Press explains why that is impossible.
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How Natural Gas is Taxed in 19 Different States
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 …
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Are Landmen Leasing West Virginia Geothermal Yet?
A study by Southern Methodist University of downhole temperatures in over 1000 oil and gas wells has revealed an enormous geothermal heat source in eastern West Virginia. Temperatures at about 5 KM are hot enough to produce geothermal electric power. The most valuable lands might be in stream valleys over areas of shallowest maximum heat – combined with distance to large consumer populations. This could be another game-changer if the rocks at 5KM can be fracked and allow steam to circulate over time. Image by SMU.
