Halliburton delayed releasing details on fracking chemicals after Monroe County spill (USA)
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Fracking Britain: without debate, the Government imposes its ‘right to rule’ (UK,Europe)
…The UK Government’s policy is to frack at all costs, against public opinion and compelling evidence of environmental damage and poor returns, writes …
Pro-oil group calls fracking opponents stupid in TV ad (USA)
…In a well-produced caricature of anti-fracking activists, the ad features four actors … The group concludes fracking should be banned on the grounds that it … drinking water, noting that as the use of hydraulic fracturing has increased, …
Fracking fight headed for the ballot in Colorado (USA)
…The fracking boom has bolstered Colorados economy, and twisted its politics. Even many Democrats advocate for oil and gas interests, including Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Mark Udall, both of whom are up for reelection this year. But many people living near the wells complain of contaminated air and water, noise, health problems, and other…
Natural gas mega-line in Michigan now a necessity or an about-face? (USA)
…DETROIT – The energy company that wants to build a mega, multi-state natural gas pipeline through six southeast Michigan counties on its way to …
US Energy Secretary Hears from Pittsburgh on Natural Gas Future (USA)
…Pennsylvania’s now the second-largest natural gas producer, Murphy said. Shale gas is 25 percent of domestic production. A decade ago it was …
Eagle Ford task force to meet in San Antonio (USA)
…The meeting will focus on local and statewide water issues. It will include a panel discussion and talks by SAWS President and CEO Robert Puente and State Rep. Doug Miller, R- New Braunfels….
The Shale Surge: $80 Billion Economic Boom Is Reshaping North American Cities (USA)
…HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwired – July 21, 2014) – JLL (NYSE: JLL) – Shale zone communities have discovered yet another benefit from their surging economic growth: more of everything. Small towns like Williston, North Dakota, which has relatively little retail, are now catching the eye of major brands like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. …
University Fund gets a boost from Texas oil production (USA)
…A fund that directs state oil royalties to Texas A&M and the University of Texas is approaching $1 billion in revenue for this year….
Oil prices rise above $104; natural gas sinks (USA)
…Benchmark US crude for August delivery rose $1.46 to $104.59 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On Friday, the Nymex contract fell 6 cents to $103.13. Oil has gained 4.6 percent over the past four trading sessions….