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NY, PA, NJ, OH & WV:
"Groups legally challenge pipeline project: "...WASHINGTON — Three environmental groups — Delaware Riverkeeper Network, New Jersey Sierra Club, and the New Jersey Highlands Coalition — have filed a request for rehearing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting it rescinds approval for the construction of Tennessee Gas Pipeline’s (TGP) Northeast Upgrade Project (NEUP)...According to their June 29 statement, the organizations are challenging the approval because FERC did not fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act which requires that
the full extent of environmental impacts, including cumulative impacts, be considered when making the requisite analysis of the adverse impacts weighed against public benefits. The filed legal documents insist that a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required and that FERC cannot allow TGP to avoid accurate environmental review by “segmentation”, or cutting up the pipeline review into small parts to dodge comprehensive analysis..." " (Pike County Courier)- http://pikecountycourier.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120629/NEWS01/120629916/Groups-legally-challenge-pipeline-project--
"Thomas West law firm emails to NYSDEC"- http://archive.org/download/ThomasWestLawFirmEmailsToNysdec/ThomasWestLawFirmEmailsToNysdec_text.pdf
"Leaked documents show counties have fracking concerns: "...ALBANY -- In January, two groups representing county health departments prepared separate reports on the burden natural-gas drilling could place on their operations, expressing concern about the state's ongoing review of hydraulic fracturing. The reports were prepared for the state's High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Advisory Panel, an 18-member board of outside environmentalists, lawmakers and industry experts formed last year to advise the Department of Environmental Conservation on financial and resource issues associated with hydrofracking..." " (GANNETT) (New York)- http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20120629/NEWS10/206290374/
"DEC gives edge to gas drill lobby: "..ALBANY — Emails obtained from the state Department of Environmental Conservation by an environmental group show state officials gave details of a proposed permit and regulations for natural gas hydraulic fracturing to industry representatives before making them public. The Environmental Working Group, which obtained the emails under the state Freedom of Information Act, said the exchange suggests an overly cozy relationship between DEC and the natural gas industry, which is pushing to open up the state's gas-rich Marcellus Shale region to the drilling technique..." " (Albany Times Union) (New York)- http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Advance-industry-look-at-fracking-rules-draws-3667935.php
"Group: Gas industry got inside information in N.Y.: "...ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- An environmental group alleged Thursday that a natural gas industry lawyer used "inside information" from New York regulators to try to weaken drilling regulations, but the lawyer said he was granted no special access and the state Department of Environmental Conservation said it was following required procedures to assess the proposed rules' impact. The Environmental Working Group released e-mail exchanges obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request. In one, a lawyer representing Chesapeake Energy urged regulators to "reduce or eliminate radionuclide testing" of storm water that could run off drilling sites..." " (Associated Press) (New York)- http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_20968253/group-gas-industry-got-inside-information & http://www.benningtonbanner.com/ci_20968253/group-gas-industry-got-inside-information
"Group: Gas firms got 'exclusive access' to DEC report: "...Adrian Kuzminski, founder and moderator of Sustainable Otsego, said the emails show that West was "instructing" DEC officials on what he wanted in and out of the regulations well before the public could see the documents. "This shows beyond a shadow of the doubt that the industry has been in the catbird seat writing the DEC regs for its benefit," he said. He said Cuomo should replace Martens as commissioner and shake up the agency to make it work in the public interest..." " (The Daily Star) (New York)- http://thedailystar.com/localnews/x1437857427/Group-Gas-firms-got-exclusive-access-to-DEC-report
"Fracking Industry Enjoyed Privileged Access to Controversial New York DEC Environmental Review : "...Of particular concern, a lobbyist for scandal-ridden gas giant Chesapeake Energy used the exclusive access to the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) to attempt to weaken the proposed rules restricting discharges of radioactive wastewater..." " (The Huffington Post Blog) (New York)- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brendan-demelle/fracking-industry-dec-access_b_1633872.html
"Environmental Group Seeks DEC Emails On Fracking: "...Now Food and Water Watch, a Washington D.C.-based group, wants emails too. It filed a Freedom of Information request for all correspondence “between the oil and gas industry and parties reviewing comments on” the state’s proposed drilling regulations..." " (Politics on the Hudson) (New York)- http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2012/06/29/environmental-group-seeks-dec-emails-on-fracking/
"DEC says it followed law in contacting gas drillers: '...The state Department of Environmental Conservation was just following the law when it showed gas drillers summaries of draft hydrofracking regulations last year before the regulations were made public, an agency spokeswoman said today..." " (The Post-Standard ) (New York)- http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/dec_says_it_followed_law_in_co.html
"The Head Fracking Shill Inside the NY DEC: "...There has to be shills inside the DEC – like Russo – to take their marching orders from losing land use attorneys like Tom West on gas well zoning and gas well regulations. The frackers have their junk science shill in Brad Field – who appears to be pushing hard on the revolving door – to be a full time fracking shill like his predecessor Greg Sovas..." " (Chip Northrup via Bluedaze)- http://www.texassharon.com/2012/06/29/the-head-fracking-shill-inside-the-ny-dec/
"Common Cause/NY Calls DEC/Natural Gas Industry Communications on Hydrofracking "outrageous"" (Common Cause of New York)- http://readme.readmedia.com/Common-Cause-NY-Calls-DEC-Natural-Gas-Industry-Communications-on-Hydrofracking-outrageous/4485719
"Towns advised to make the call on gas drilling: "...NORWICH – An advisory committee on natural gas has for the second time refused to push forward a landowner group’s request that Chenango County endorse the New York State Department of Conservation’s ability to safely harvest natural gas. The Central New York Landowners Coalition, which is comprised of large swaths of leased land in Chenango County – some of it already producing natural gas – offered up a resolution for the committee’s adoption at the end of last month and again on Tuesday...Chenango County Planning Department anticipates that all future applications will be for the Utica formation..." " (The Evening Sun) (New York)- http://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2012-06-29/15149/Towns-advised-to-make-the-call-on-gas-drilling/
"Marcellus gas cuts price premiums to decade lows: "...NEW YORK — So much natural gas is coming from the Marcellus shale deposit that costs for utilities are at levels unseen in more than a decade..." " (Bloomberg News via GANNETT)- http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20120629/BUSINESS06/306290009/
"Headley Family’s Nightmare with Gas Drillers Profiled in New York Times: "...Drilling blowouts, a flaming spring, leaky gas wells, a polluted creek, and a dog rescued from a sludge pond, with health impacts lasting six months for the dog’s rescuer, Linda Headley: New York Times reporter Jonathan Weisman reports on the Headley family’s nightmare experience with fracking in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Residents of this heavily impacted county say it’s “ludicrous” to refer to over-regulation of gas drillers when, from their perspective, the opposite is true:...Weisman, the New York Times reporter on the beat who dug down deep enough to post this otherwise excellent story, does not appear to have done his homework enough to discover just how many Washington County residents have been profoundly “unlucky” in relation to gas drilling impacts. As Weisman puts it,..." " (Opinion, Protecting Our Waters Blog)- http://protectingourwaters.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/headley-familys-nightmare-with-gas-drillers-profiled-in-new-york-times/
"Rural Pa. Residents Fight to Keep Marcellus Waste Out of Swamp: "...A proposal to add to that number is stirring concern among some who live in Warren County, Pennsylvania, near the New York state border...A natural gas driller wants to convert wells to disposal wells. But residents want to block the project..." " (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/06/26/rural-pa-residents-fight-to-keep-marcellus-waste-out-of-swamp/
"UB staff, students urge probe of institute: "...A new institute at the University at Buffalo is damaging UB’s credibility, and operations should cease until more is made public about its origins, staffing and funding, some faculty and students said Thursday. The controversy surrounds UB’s Shale Resources and Society Institute, whose April unveiling was followed up a month later with a controversial report that the form of natural gas drilling known as hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – is safer thanks to state oversight and better industry practices..." " (The Buffalo News)- http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/amherst/article927031.ece
"University Will Not Investigate Fracking Institute: "...The State University of New York at Buffalo has rebuffed calls for an investigation of the work of a new institute it founded that is devoted to the study of shale gas drilling, saying it is defending the freedom of faculty members to conduct research. Shale Resources and Society Institute The university’s Shale Resources and Society Institute came under fire last month after it released a study asserting that state regulation in Pennsylvania had made hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Marcellus Shale considerably safer..." " (The New York Times Green Blog)- http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/29/university-will-not-investigate-fracking-institute/
"Sullivan County town of Delaware passes pro-drilling resolution" (The Watershed Post)- http://www.watershedpost.com/2012/sullivan-county-town-delaware-passes-pro-drilling-resolution
"Guest Viewpoint: Sidestepping gas-drilling review is a bad idea: "...However, in the case of fracking for natural gas, such a demonstration project (as is being proposed in the Southern Tier) is a Trojan horse. Why? Because given the size of the region proposed for eventually fracking the Marcellus and Utica shales and the likely time period involved of decades to a century, there is too great a disparity between the size of the demonstration project and the scale of the eventual project. sSo, the main reason for such a limited demonstration project is to once and for all remove any consideration of cumulative effects in the mitigation process required in the revised draft SGEIS by all those concerned — Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Joseph Martens, members of the advisory panel and any members of the state Legislature who would endorse this proposal..." " (Opinion, GANNETT) (New York)- http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20120629/VIEWPOINTS02/206290302/
(Event) "LIVE STREAM: FORA.tv to Broadcast Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate Online Sunday, July 1 at the Aspen Ideas Festival: "Is The Natural Gas Boom Doing More Harm Than Good?": "...FORA.tv will present a free live stream of a lively Intelligence Squared U.S. debate, presented in partnership with the Aspen Ideas Festival, that will examine the environmental impact and sustainability of fracking. Arguing in favor of the motion are Deborah Goldberg and Katherine Hudson, against Joe Nocera and Susan Tierney..." " (FORA.tv ia Albany Times Union)- http://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/LIVE-STREAM-FORA-tv-to-Broadcast-Intelligence-3673317.php
"The Sky is Pink: Josh Fox Film Wants Drillers to Get the Frack out of New York: "...Even if hydraulic fracturing were to allowed in New York, the economic gains would be short term at best and would only impact a very small portion of the population, i.e., those employed by natural gas companies or those willing to lease their land to these companies as fracking sites. The risks on the other hand are very serious and long-term. Contamination of water systems would not be reversible and would spell serious problems for generations to come..." " (Opinion, PolicyMic) (New York)- http://www.policymic.com/articles/10087/the-sky-is-pink-josh-fox-film-wants-drillers-to-get-the-frack-out-of-new-york
"Hydrofracking Fact and Fiction: What You Need to Know About the Controversial Practice: "...If done responsibly, the risks associated with hydrofracking can be mitigated. Rather than trying to manipulate anecdotes to push for an outright ban on fracking, it would be better if environmental groups instead pushed for strict regulation of the industry. And it would be better if oil and gas companies acted responsibly and did all they reasonably could to reduce the impact fracking has on both the environment and the communities where they work. As Cuadrilla demonstrates, this approach is not only possible but beneficial to the industry as well..." " (Opinion, PolicyMic) (New York)- http://www.policymic.com/articles/10408/hydrofracking-fact-and-fiction-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-controversial-practice
"Ceretto calls for health impact assessment on hydrofracking: "...Assemblyman John Ceretto (R,I-Lewiston) joined fellow lawmakers in the Assembly to pass legislation to have a health impact assessment conducted concerning the effects of horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing..." " (NiagaraHub) New York)- http://niagarahub.fatcow.com/2012/06/29/ceretto-calls-for-health-impact-assessment-on-hydrofracking
"Pressure builds on hydrofracking" (GateHouse News Service via Herkimer Telegram) (New York)- http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1805323358/Pressure-builds-on-hydrofracking & http://www.littlefallstimes.com/features/x1805323336/Pressure-builds-on-hydrofracking
"Road damage an eventuality of hydrofracking process" (GateHouse News Service via Herkimer Telegram) (New York)- http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1805323347/Road-damage-an-eventuality-of-hydrofracking-process
"Passion rules when it comes to hydrofracking" (GateHouse News Service via Herkimer Telegram & Wayne Independent)- http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1805323352/Passion-rules-when-it-comes-to-hydrofracking & http://www.wayneindependent.com/news/x57812765/Passion-rules-when-it-comes-to-hydrofracking
"The Reverend Billy Returns to New York, Ready to Fight: "...The Reverend Billy and his wonderful rabble-rousing choir return to the Highline Ballroom this Sunday, to raise awareness about the Spectra Pipeline, a gas-delivery system with its sights on Manhattan..." " (The L Magazine)- http://www.thelmagazine.com/TheMeasure/archives/2012/06/29/the-reverend-billy-returns-to-new-york-ready-to-fight
"Late-added provision to state budget bills would temporarily prevent drilling in Bucks County: "...Under the provision, which garnered a House panel vote this evening, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources would have to study implications of drilling in the basin and local counties would need to decide whether to enact an impact fee before permits could go forward. The permit moratorium would expire at the end of 2017. The measure is awaiting House debate this evening, despite most lawmakers first viewing the proposal this afternoon. It could be signed into law tomorrow evening with the other state budget measures..." " (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (Pennsylvania)- http://shale.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/news/archives/24665-late-added-provision-to-state-budget-bills-would-temporarily-prevent-drilling-in-bucks-county
"Drilling moratorium mulled for SE Pa. formation : "...Lawmakers will consider slapping a moratorium on drilling into the untapped South Newark Basin natural gas reservoir, which lies below portions of southeastern Pennsylvania...The provision would bar the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing drilling permits in the basin until a separate state agency, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, evaluates the impact of drilling there and the host counties are legally allowed to impose a fee on drilling..." " (Associated Press) (Pennsylvania)- http://newsok.com/drilling-moratorium-mulled-for-se-pa.-formation/article/feed/399182?custom_click=pod_headline_national-finance-news
"Budget Roundup: New fiscal code language blocks drilling for untapped gas reserves in southeast PA: "...New fiscal code language blocks drilling for untapped gas reserves in southeast PA. An eleventh-hour addition to a budget-related bill would put a moratorium on certain new drilling operations in parts of southeastern Pennsylvania. The language was added to the state’s fiscal code in response to a newly-issued report from the U.S. Geological Survey. That report assessed undiscovered oil and gas resources on the east coast, and deduced there’s around 876 billion cubic feet of natural gas resources in the South Newark Basin, which extends from New Jersey into southeastern Pennsylvania..." " (PA Independent) (Pennsylvania)- http://paindependent.com/2012/06/budget-roundup-062912/
"Western Pa. polluter's sentence sparks dispute: "...The lawyer representing a Greene County businessman sentenced to probation for polluting waterways in six counties with illegally dumped wastewater has accused the state attorney general's office of trying to "bully" the sentencing judge into imposing a harsher penalty..." " (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/environment/western-pa-polluters-sentence-sparks-dispute-642500/
"Marcellus Shale Boom Could Breathe New Life into Idled Refinery: "...The Sunoco refinery in Marcus Hook, near Pennsylvania’s border with Delaware, could be revived as a natural gas processing plant. That’s the conclusion of a 127-page report released Wednesday by the energy analysis firm IHS. Delaware County officials commissioned the study, which details seven reuse options for the 781-acre site on the banks of the Delaware River in southeast Delaware County..." " (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/06/27/marcellus-shale-boom-could-breath-new-life-into-idled-refinery/
"DEP Secretary Krancer Stumps for Natural Gas Processing Facility in Delaware County: "...Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer took the microphone multiple times at a press conference this week aimed at promoting the conversion of the idled Sunoco refinery into a natural gas processing facility. Krancer wanted to assure any prospective investors that they would experience a friendly and expedited permit process..." " (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/06/29/dep-secretary-krancer-stumps-for-natural-gas-processing-facility-in-delaware-county/
"Clean Air Council Seeks Federal Intervention with Marcellus Air Complaints: "...The Clean Air Council says residents who have contacted the state Department of Environmental Protection about gas drilling related air pollution incidents are frustrated by the lack of response. The Council sent a letter to EPA Regional Administrator Shawn Garvin, asking the EPA to assist the DEP. The letter from Clean Air Council executive director Joseph Minott details complaints from 13 residents who experienced odors, or witnessed “opaque” emissions..." " (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/06/28/clean-air-council-seeks-federal-intervention-with-marcellus-air-complaints/
"Gas drilling impact may be deadly, medical couple say: "...WILKES-BARRE -- A husband-wife team of medical professionals said Tuesday that they’ve seen disturbing evidence that natural gas drilling can kill. Dr. Robert Oswald, professor of molecular medicine at Cornell University, and Dr. Michelle Bamberger, a private practice veterinarian from Ithaca, N.Y., spoke to a crowd of 50 at Wilkes University about the potential impact of natural gas drilling on animal and human health. The presentation was hosted by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research..." " (Times Leader) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.timesleader.com/stories/Gas-drilling-impact-may-be-deadly-medical-couple-say,169093
"Study: Airborne methane plume found near Bradford County gas migration site: "...Methane seeping up underground pathways caused concentrated plumes of gas in the air in Bradford County where the state and a natural gas drilling company are investigating the cause of stray methane bubbling in streams and water wells, according to a study released Tuesday by the Clean Air Council..." " (Times-Shamrock Communications) (Pennsylvania)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/study-airborne-methane-plume-found-near-bradford-county-gas-migration-site-1.1335347
"Western Colorado Struggles as Energy Jobs Fade" (The New York Times via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)- http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/western-colorado-struggles-as-energy-jobs-fade-642547/
"Beaver County gas-drilling lawsuit moves to federal court: "...A lawsuit by 17 households, mostly in Beaver County, against gas firm Chesapeake Appalachia was transferred today to federal court at the company's request. The complaint by families primarily in the Hookstown, Georgetown and Industry areas was recently filed in the Beaver County Common Pleas Court. It mirrors other complaints in claiming that the families were approached from 2003 to 2007 by O&G Investment Holdings, of Wooster, Ohio, offered leases, and told "that if the Leases were not signed [drillers] would drill on adjacent lands and extract Plaintiffs' minerals without paying any compensation." The complaint by attorneys Michael B. Jones and Chad F. McMillen said the leases contained "minimal or no delay rentals or signing bonuses" and the families have received "no production royalties" so far..." " (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/beaver-county-gas-drilling-lawsuit-moves-to-federal-court-642534/
"Local leaders sue for right to control location of gas wells: "...When Pennsylvania passed a state law that stripped local authority over where potentially hazardous natural gas wells could be drilled, cities and townships decided to take matters into their own hands. Seven municipalities from across the state have filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court challenging the constitutionality of Act 13, a law passed in February that charges an impact fee for natural gas wells but also overrides local governments’ zoning authority. The case was argued on June 6 and is currently under review. At first glance, the impact fee of up to $50,000 per well seems to put wealth from drilling on the Marcellus Shale into citizens’ hands. Detractors of Act 13 say, however, that it is a Trojan Horse of unwelcome stipulations..." " (The Center for Public Integrity) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.iwatchnews.org/2012/06/28/9235/local-leaders-sue-right-control-location-gas-wells
"South Buffalo supervisors to decide on drilling bid: "...The South Buffalo Township Supervisors will decide next month whether to allow the township's first horizontal Marcellus Shale gas wells...The commission also recommended approval of a request from MDS Energy, of Kittanning, to drill a shallow gas well, which doesn't extend into the Marcellus shale formation, on property near Ford City Road and Nicholson Road. The gas well would connect to a larger MDS transmission line at McVille Airport. Michael Knapp, president of Knapp Acquisitions and Production, a land leasing firm that works on behalf of MDS, said the company would eventually drill down to the Marcellus shale, but wanted to tap a pocket of gas closer to the service first..." " (Trib Total Media, Inc.) (Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/state/2120585-74/gas-road-company-drill-drilling-shale-commission-marcellus-township-wells
"Pipeline work expected to begin in August in South Buffalo: "...NiSource Midstream Services expects to begin the first phase of its work on a portion of a 70-mile natural gas pipeline that runs through South Buffalo Township in the Murphys Bottom Road area. A crew will be excavating on the steep hillside and boring under the Allegheny River at that location..." " (Trib Total Media, Inc.) (Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/news/2120561-74/buffalo-pipeline-township-nisource-road-south-allegheny-gas-inch-august
"Deal struck on tax credit for ethane cracker plant in Beaver County" (Trib Total Media, Inc.) (Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/news/2119542-74/tax-corbett-credit-plant-shell-state-bill-governor-budget-cracker
"Lehigh Gas looking install first public natural gas pump in Valley: "...Lehigh Gas, owner of the Exxon station, has enough confidence in the emerging market to apply to South Whitehall Township to scrap one traditional gas dispenser in favor of installing a compressed natural gas pump. The company, which operates gas stations and convenience stores in Pennsylvania, is also eyeing a station in King of Prussia, Montgomery County, for another retail pump, company officials said..." " (The Morning Call) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.mcall.com/news/local/parkland/mc-south-whitehall-natural-gas-20120629,0,1699359.story
"Officials say some cash from Marcellus Shale impact fees could flow our way: "...Though Lancaster County does not sit atop the Marcellus Shale formation, the rush to extract natural gas has had an impact here. Interstate natural gas lines that carry Marcellus gas are buried here. A $1 billion pipeline planned by UGI Energy Services and two partners is expected to pass through a portion of the county. Several local firms handle waste from the Marcellus region and consulting firms and other businesses are engaged..." " (Lancaster Online) (Pennsylvania)- http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/678988_Officials-say-some-cash-from-Marcellus-Shale-impact-fees-could-flow-our-way.html
"Shale gas boom shapes economy in NW PA: "...But look beneath the surface and you'll find growing evidence that the shale gas boom is already helping to shape the local economy, and that the trend is likely to continue..." " (Video, GoErie) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.goerie.com/article/20120629/NEWS02/306289884/Beneath-the-surface%3A-shale-gas-boom-shapes-economy-in-NW-PA
"Penn State Wilkes-Barre Partners with Marcellus Shale Education & Training" (Penn State Wilkes-Barre)- http://www.wb.psu.edu/32495.htm
"Montague man files for pipeline rehearing: "...MONTAGUE -- A Mountain Road resident whose property lies in the path of a gas pipeline project approved last month by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has filed a request for a rehearing, charging that the route approved by the commission denied him his right to due process and was based on a flawed reading of the law. In appealing the commission's ruling, George Feighner joins the commissioners of Pike County, Pa., who filed a motion of their own Monday for a rehearing that seeks to have the ruling overturned. The commission now has until the end of July either to hold a rehearing or respond to the issues raised in the appeals..." " (New Jersey Herald) (Pennsylvania & New Jersey)- http://www.njherald.com/story/18911318/montague-man-files-for-pipeline-rehearing
"Spectra to begin work on NJ-NY natgas line 'in weeks'" (Reuters)- http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-natgas-pipeline-spectra-idUSBRE85S14G20120629
"Spectra Energy Receives Notice to Proceed With Construction On New Jersey-New York Expansion Project: "...Spectra Energy Corp (NYSE: SE) today received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to proceed with construction on the New Jersey-New York Expansion Project, a 20-mile expansion of the Company’s Texas Eastern Transmission and Algonquin Gas Transmission interstate pipeline systems..." " (Spectra Energy Corp)- http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1112648484/spectra_energy_receives_notice_to_proceed_with_construction_on_new/
"Important Utica Shale Results In Ohio Coming Soon : "...Results for key wells in the Utica Shale will become available over the next couple of months. The results from these wells will have a great impact on the share prices of a number of oil and gas exploration companies that have acreage positions in Eastern Ohio..." " (Seeking Alpha) (Ohio)- http://seekingalpha.com/article/693961-important-utica-shale-results-in-ohio-coming-soon
"Congressmen Fight for Natural Gas Jobs: "...Reps. Bill Johnson, R-Marietta, and Tim Ryan, D-Youngstown, released a statement on Friday after sending a bipartisan letter co-signed by 21 members of Congress to the Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu. Ryan and Johnson are calling for policies to allow American companies to have a share of the global market for natural gas they currently don't have access to. "Right now, Eastern Ohio is seeing the benefits of natural gas development in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. But it's time to realize the full potential of this abundant natural resource, and one way to do that is to start exporting it onto the global marketplace," Johnson said in a press release. "Eastern Ohio has the supply, the technological know-how, and a workforce that's ready to make this happen."..." " (WYTV) (Ohio)- http://www.wytv.com/content/news/local/story/Congressmen-Fight-for-Natural-Gas-Jobs/d0Sew_LZvUi2lKhkpRkJMQ.cspx (See also http://archive.org/download/FinalLetterToSecChuOnLngExports6-29-12/final_letter_to_sec_chu_on_lng_exports_6-29-12_text.pdf )
United States & Canada:
"Citizen groups unite to stop lobbyists from killing clean energy agenda : "...As crafted by CAC and the other 35 groups, the new American Clean Energy Agenda calls for a number of bold steps, including: phasing out nuclear power, natural gas, coal and industrial biomass in favor of efficient use of renewable, non-polluting resources; opposition to a “clean energy standard” that includes coal, nuclear, oil, gas and unsustainable biomass; retooling federal “loan guarantees” to make smarter investments in renewable energy; greater emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency programs; and avoiding a future in which Americans suffer the consequences of mountaintop mining for coal and fracking of shale gas that is then exported for use in other nations..." " (The Bloomington Alternative)- http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/articles/2012/06/29/10975
"EXCLUSIVE: Frackers Disclose Only 43% Of The Chemicals They Pump Into The Ground: "...It turns out FracFocus ain't all it's cracked up to be. Participation in the site by industry is entirely voluntary. Publication of the information typically happens long after the fracking operation is completed, essentially eliminating the possibility that homeowners can test their water in advance to legally establish a pre-fracking baseline to protect themselves. And industry is still allowed to keep the identities of some chemicals secret, which is pretty much the opposite of "transparent." Last week, our Frack Family blog post and video show that for one recent Pennsylvania fracking operation reported on FracFocus, over half of the chemicals used (by weight) are unidentified..." " (SkyTruth)- http://www.businessinsider.com/frackers-are-disclosing-only-43-of-the-chemicals-theyre-putting-in-the-ground-2012-6
"Western Colorado Struggles as Energy Jobs Fade: "...But here, in a region rich in natural resources, where oil and gas jobs form the bedrock of the local economy, the boom has dried up. Energy jobs have flowed to Wyoming, Texas and Pennsylvania. Main Street businesses are struggling, and big new schools built to accommodate a surge of students from the last energy rush are now watching their enrollments dwindle..." " (The New York Times)- http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/29/us/energy-boom-turns-to-bust-in-colorado.html
"Lawmakers press DOE to speed LNG export review: "...U.S. lawmakers representing states rich in shale gas called for the Obama administration to expedite approval of liquefied natural gas exports on Friday, mounting the first real push in support of gas exports on Capitol Hill. A bipartisan coalition of 21 lawmakers in the House of Representatives said the Obama administration needs to move forward with its review of companies looking to export LNG..." " (Reuters)- http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/us-usa-lng-lawmakers-idUSBRE85S1IK20120629
"Cheniere plans to complete $4 billion in LNG terminal financing: '...Cheniere Energy Inc., the first company to win approval to export natural gas from the continental U.S., plans to complete as much as $4 billion in financing for the project in the next few days. “We’re working with our eight lead arrangers to secure the project financing and it will be announced in the next few days,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charif Souki said in a phone interview today..." " (Fuel Fix/Houston Chronicle)- http://fuelfix.com/blog/2012/06/29/cheniere-plans-to-complete-4-billion-in-lng-terminal-financing/
"USA: Chart D&S Expands Manufacturing Capacity Amid Growing LNG Demand: "...Chart Industries, Inc., a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment used in the production, storage and end-use of hydrocarbon and industrial gases, announced on June 28 that its Distribution & Storage Group is again expanding its manufacturing capacity for liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) equipment to meet growing LNG infrastructure demand in North America. Chart D&S plans to invest approximately $23 million to acquire property and build a new facility adjacent to its existing facility in New Prague, Minnesota. The Company expects that the new facility will be ready to fulfil customer orders by the second quarter of 2013..." " (LNG World News)- http://www.lngworldnews.com/usa-chart-ds-expands-manufacturing-capacity-amid-growing-lng-demand/
(Event) "Is The Fracking Boom Doing More Harm Than Good?: "...Tune in this Sunday to a debate between environmental advocates and defenders of the fracking industry. Deborah Goldberg, Managing Attorney in Earthjustice’s Northeast office, and Katherine Hudson Watershed Program Director at Riverkeeper of Riverkeeper will be arguing that the country’s natural gas boom is doing more harm than good. They’ll be squaring off against Joe Nocera, the business-friendly OpEd columnist for the New York Times and Sue Tierney, a former Assistant Secretary for Policy at U.S. Dept. of Energy.." " (Earthjustice)- http://earthjustice.org/blog/2012-june/is-the-fracking-boom-doing-more-harm-than-good (See also http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/6/prweb9655726.htm )
"Toxic oil and gas waste being dumped in wells with thousands of violations: "...There is a new must-read investigation into documented environmental contamination of groundwater around the country from oil and gas waste that has never before been brought to light. NRDC has been sounding the alarm about the dangers of oil and gas waste...We agree. It's past due for the EPA to write new rules for toxic oil and gas waste..." " (Amy Mall's Blog, NRDC)- http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/amall/toxic_oil_and_gas_waste_damnin.html
"A Fracking Rule Reprieve: "...The oil and gas industry is celebrating last week's news that the Interior Department is suspending its proposing rules for hydraulic fracturing on public lands. The better way to view this is as the calm before next year's federal regulatory surge...Note well, however, that Mr. Salazar isn't offering to kill the rules. Meanwhile, other federal agencies ranging from the EPA to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are looking for ways to justify imposing their own rules on fracking in the name of water quality, worker safety and more. sAs Mr. Salazar put it this week, state oversight "isn't good enough for me." If President Obama is re-elected, a sure bet is a tax increase. The second surest bet is that oil and natural gas fracking will face a deluge of new federal costs and bureaucratic orders..." " (The Wall Street Journal)- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304870304577490680003198686.html
"EIA examines alternate scenarios for the future of US energy: "...The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) today released the complete version of Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) which, in addition to the Reference case projections, includes 29 alternative cases which show how different assumptions regarding market, policy, and technology drivers affect projections of energy production, consumption, technology, and market trends and the direction they may take in the future...Natural gas production increases throughout the projection period, allowing the United States to transition from a net importer to a net exporter of natural gas..." " (ERL)- http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/yournews/50098
"UK study: Good practice, regulation make fracing safe" (Oil & Gas Journal)- http://www.ogj.com/articles/2012/06/uk-study-good-practice-regulation-make-fracing-safe.html
"Research and Markets: Underground Gas Storage in North America - Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2016" (GlobalData)- http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120629005214/en/Research-Markets-Underground-Gas-Storage-North-America , http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/idUS87507+29-Jun-2012+BW20120629 & http://www.cnbc.com/id/48009319
"Natural gas summit set for trucking industry: "...Officials with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. plan to attend what the American Trucking Associations says is the “first-ever summit dedicated to exploring the full range of issues related to the use of natural gas in the trucking industry.” The ATA Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking is set for Nov. 28-30 in Arlington, Va. According to the ATA, topics will include recent fleet experiences with natural gas, existing and potential technology from truck and engine manufacturers, and the status and timeline for expanding the nation’s fueling infrastructure..." " (The City Ledger) (Arkansas)- http://www.thecitywire.com/node/22595
"Officials investigate bayou gas bubbles: "...GRAND BAYOU — Assumption Parish authorities on Tuesday were investigating the source of natural gas that is bubbling up from water in parish bayous but say it poses no risk of igniting and catching fire...Parish officials on Tuesday listed pipelines and salt dome caverns storing natural gas as possible sources of the bubbles. Officials added they have not established whether residual gas from the Gulf South incident could be the origin of the gas bubbles. A variety of state and parish entities are working with industry to determine the cause of the leaking gas, parish officials said..." " (The Advocate) (Louisiana)- http://theadvocate.com/home/3200113-125/assumption-officials-investigate-bayou-gas
"Oklahoma provides model for other states with new fuel rules for electricity generation" (The Oklahoman)- http://newsok.com/oklahomas-fuel-rules-provide-model/article/3688444
"Colorado: Pine Ridge Fire burning near 35 gas wells: "...Condensate tanks and compressor stations present more risk that firefighters have to think about, he said. And while local firefighter training includes information about oil and gas developments, any crews coming in from another region need to get an extra briefing..." " (Summit Voice) (Colorado)- http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/06/28/colorado-pine-ridge-fire-burning-near-35-gas-wells/
"Companies closing gas wells near blaze: "...Oil and gas companies have been closing wells in the area of the Pine Ridge Fire outside De Beque as a safety measure. About 35 well pads, most with just a single well on them, were within about five miles of the wildfire as of midafternoon Thursday, Bureau of Land Management spokesman David Boyd said. Some of those may be in areas that already have burned, he said..." " (Grand Junction Sentinel) (Colorado)- http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/companies-closing-gas-wells-near-blaze/
"Colorado Wildfires Are Burning Near Natural Gas Wells: "...We don't know what happens if a wildfire burns in close proximity to natural gas wells and pipelines (got any stories you can share with our readers?). Vegetation should be regularly cleared away from those facilities so they're not endangered. The web of access roads might even make it easier for fire crews to get to the scene. But the presence of wellheads, pipelines, compressor stations and processing facilities that demonstrably leak explosive and flammable natural gas might add some risk to the fire-fighting effort..." " (SkyTruth) (Colorado)- http://www.businessinsider.com/colorado-wildfires-spread-to-natural-gas-site-2012-6
"Weld County's first CNG station opens in Firestone: "...Weld County's first compressed natural gas station opened Friday afternoon on the east Interstate 25 Frontage Road, just north of Colo. Highway 119. The SkyBlu site is presently the northernmost public station in Colorado, though three more are planned for the county before the end of summer, in Greeley, Fort Lupton and Kersey. ..." " (Longmont Times-Call) (Colorado)- http://www.timescall.com/news/carbon-valley-news/ci_20974914/weld-countys-first-cng-station-opens-firestone
"Gas, Coal Conversion Projects Gain Funding: "..A proposal to study the conversion of natural gas to liquid fuels and chemicals, and a plan to convert coal to gas, liquids and other products, are on track to receive funding from the state of Wyoming. Wyoming's Clean Coal Task Force which, on July 1, will become the Advanced Conversion Technologies Task Force, selected the two proposals from among 14 applications..." " (University of Wyoming)- http://www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/2012/06/gas,-coal-conversion-projects-gain-funding.html
"PSC approves We Energies pipeline project: "...The project is located primarily in West Allis but also in parts of West Milwaukee, New Berlin and Milwaukee. It will replace an old section of pipeline and expand it to allow natural gas to be shipped to the Valley Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant next to the High Rise Bridge...Emily Miota of the Sierra Club, a member of the Cleaner Valley Coalition, said she was pleased that the utility is moving toward a final decision. "They could have made a public commitment to do something about this much earlier, and we didn't believe they had to wait," she said. "But now that they've gotten what they needed from the PSC, let's hurry up and see the plan and see that full commitment." The power plant is in compliance with state and federal permits, but more stringent environmental rules and low natural gas prices are prompting utilities across the country to shift from burning coal to natural gas for many older power plants..." " (Journal Sentinel) (Wisconsin)- http://www.jsonline.com/business/psc-approves-we-energies-pipeline-project-8u5ulbj-160776085.html
"Justices reverse judgments in oil and gas royalty case, wipe $446K attorney's fees award: "...The Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals has reversed three judgments in an oil and gas royalty case, effectively erasing an award of more than $400,000 in attorney's fees. In June 2009, the Southeast Texas Record reported on an oil-and-gas lease trial between M&M Resources and DSTJ Corp., who is also a counter-plaintiff in the lawsuit. The first trial ended with a hung jury on June 11, 2009. The second trial started Feb. 7, 2011, and ended five days later, with jurors opting not to award any damages to either party..." " (Southeast Texas Record) (Texas)- http://www.setexasrecord.com/news/245079-justices-reverse-judgments-in-oil-and-gas-royalty-case-wipe-446k-attorneys-fees-award
'PG&E Provides Top-to-Bottom Look At Natural Gas Safety Actions: "...A 45-page report that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will file today with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) provides a comprehensive overview of what the company is doing to make sure its natural gas pipelines are safe and reliable..." " (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) (California)- http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/29/4599704/pge-provides-top-to-bottom-look.html
"Import to export: "...Then potential customers in Canada approached Jordan Cove about offloading gas and exporting it overseas, and project officials decided to change Jordan Cove from an import to an export company, triggering the re-permitting process...Braddock said Jordan Cove is seeking customers in Asia, and is trying to secure 25-year contracts to ensure the terminal can bring in 1 billion cubic feet of gas per day via the Pacific Connector. If fewer contracts are found, or companies in the U.S. want to connect to the Pacific Connector, the capacity of the project could scale up or down. The terminal and pipeline, Braddock said, will be “profitable if they get it built.”..." " (Herald and News) (Oregon)- http://www.heraldandnews.com/article_beabb4d2-c1af-11e1-937c-001a4bcf887a.html
"Oil drilling waste site proposed near Nikiski: "...Kenai-based AIMM Technologies, Inc., has asked the state to consider a monofill to accept drilling waste from Cook Inlet oil and gas exploration and production activities that generally contain soil, gravel, drilling muds and sometimes hydrocarbons, according to a press release issued by Nathaniel Emery, environmental program specialist with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Monofills are landfills intended only for a single type of waste, Emery said..." " (Penninsula Clarion) (Alaska)- http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-06-29/oil-drilling-waste-site-proposed-near-nikiski
"Talisman opts out of Sasol joint venture: "...Calgary, Alberta - Talisman Energy said on Thursday it decided not to develop a multibillion-dollar gas-to-liquids project in British Columbia with South Africa's Sasol [JSE:SOL], saying it would concentrate instead on drilling for oil and gas liquids as natural gas markets stagnate. Talisman, Canada's fifth-largest independent oil explorer, and Sasol had been studying for more than a year the potential for such a venture to process gas from the Montney formation, and had set mid-2012 as a target to make a decision. .." " (Fin24) (Canada)- http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/Talisman-opts-out-of-Sasol-joint-venture-20120629
"Sasol forges ahead on estimated $8B project after Talisman bows out: "...The head of Sasol Canada says his company will continue to investigate building a gas-to-liquids fuel plant in Western Canada — estimated to cost more than $8 billion — despite the exit of partner Talisman Energy Inc..." " (The Calgary Herald) (Canada)- http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Sasol+forges+ahead+estimated+project+after+Talisman+bows/6855692/story.html
"Asian LNG Exports Drive Canadian Gas Industry Purchases: "...The prospect of shipping liquefied natural gas to Asia helped convince Petroliam Nasional Bhd to buy Canada’s Progress Energy Resources Corp. (PRQ) The purchase may trigger other partnerships for cash-strapped Canadian producers..." " (Bloomberg) (Canada)- http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-29/asian-lng-exports-drive-canadian-gas-industry-purchases.html (See also "Petronas buys Canadian gas producer for $5.3bn" (AFP)- http://www.france24.com/en/20120629-petronas-buys-canadian-gas-producer-53bn )
"Petronas of Malaysia Buys Progress Energy: "...PETRONAS, the Malaysian national oil and gas company, and Progress Energy Resources announced that PETRONAS’ Canadian subsidiary, PETRONAS Carigali Canada, and Progress have entered into an agreement for the purchase by PETRONAS Canada of all of Progress’ outstanding common shares at a cash price of C$20.45 per share..." " (LNG World News)- http://www.lngworldnews.com/petronas-of-malaysia-buys-progress-energy/
"Malaysia makes big bet on natural gas from Canada: "...International energy companies have been spending billions on remote natural gas plays in Alberta and B.C., with plans to sell the gas in Asia where prices are substantially stronger. With a supply glut of gas keeping prices depressed in North America, foreign companies armed with big cash reserves are being welcomed by Canadian energy firms..." " (The Globe and Mail)- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/malaysia-makes-big-bet-on-natural-gas-from-canada/article4376077/
"Superpower? Not yet: "...Global oil & gas: how do Canadian provinces fare...The survey below shows how 623 executives from 529 companies responded to some of the key questions posed by the Fraser Institute. A higher percentage denotes the province was seen as an attractive investment destination, while a lower percentage suggests respondents were not enamoured by the province's regulatory and business environment. Manitoba was the best performing province, while New Brunswick fared the worst..." " (The Star Phoenix) (Canada)- http://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/Superpower/6858991/story.html
"Natural gas: Managing our bounty: "...The financial effect of LNG expansion could be huge, but there is debate on what to do with the revenue — and how to manage the environment at the same time..." " (The Vancouver Sun) (Canada)- http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Managing+bounty/6862883/story.html
"Second B.C. pipeline burst this week: "...A northern B.C. pipeline carrying sour natural gas and hydrogen sulphide ruptured Thursday but no one was injured. The pipeline is located near the Nig Creek compressor station, in a remote area approximately 130 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John. Peter Murchland, a spokesman for Spectra Energy, said that at around 11 p.m. PT a small section of a pipeline gathering line failed..." " (CBC) (Canada)- http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/06/29/bc-sour-gas-pipeline-rupture.html
"Sour gas pipeline leak north of Fort St. John last night: "...There has been another pipeline accident north of Fort St. John, once again on a Spectra Energy pipeline. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. last night, near the Nig Compressor Station in the Montney area, approximately an hour away from the city..." " (Energeticcity) (Canada)- http://energeticcity.ca/article/news/2012/06/29/sour-gas-pipeline-leak-north-fort-st-john-last-night
International:
"06-29-12 Natural Gas Daily Report" (The Carbon Capture Report)- http://gas.carboncapturereport.org/cgi-bin//dailyreport?DATE=2012-06-29
"Shale be right mate: emails show how BHP was drawn in: "...THIS little gem was buried in a treasure trove of emails discovered under freedom of information requests by The New York Times. The guts of it is that BHP seems to have been hoodwinked out of a cool $4.75 billion. It bought the Fayetteville asset from the cunning Chesapeake early last year and, if the view of this Chesapeake executive is correct, BHP has been the victim of a very slick dudding...If the shale boom is a Ponzi, the price of gas, which has collapsed over the past couple of years - it has bounced off its recent lows of $2 but remains a far cry from its $8-plus peak - will rise again. If it is not a Ponzi, then America will remain a low energy cost country. The economic, let alone geopolitical and environmental ramifications, are immense..." ' (Brisbane Times) (Australia)- http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/shale-be-right-mate-emails-show-how-bhp-was-drawn-in-20120629-2186l.html
"Royal Society review: fracking is safe, as long as it's regulated" (Wired UK)- http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-06/29/fracking-good
"UK fracking should be expanded, but better regulated, says report: "...The Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society said in a report published on Friday that the UK's current regulatory systems were sufficient for shale gas fracking if they were adequately enforced, but also said that closer monitoring of shale gas exploration sites should be put in place, in order to ensure their safety..." " (The Guardian) (United Kingdom)- http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jun/29/shale-gas-fracking-expanded-regulated
"Fracking is safe, says official review: "..."This review is a stark warning that the UK isn't ready to extract shale gas," said energy campaigner Tony Bosworth. "Experts say we need much tougher regulations to reduce the risk of earthquakes and pollution of our water supplies. The government's obsession with shale gas is completely misguided. Overwhelmingly the public want more of their electricity powered by our sun, wind and waves."..." " (Public Service) (United Kingdom)- http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=20154
"UK shale fracking not risking quakes, dirty water: "...Friday’s report said when fracking takes place at depths of many hundreds of meters, water contamination is low and that leaks and spills from wells can be prevented when developers use best practice standards..." " (Reuters) (United Kingdom)- http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/28/us-britain-shale-scientists-idUSBRE85R1TB20120628 & http://www.timeslive.co.za/scitech/2012/06/29/uk-shale-fracking-not-risking-quakes-dirty-water
"'Fracking' could get UK approval: "...The only scheme to explore for shale gas in the UK, near Blackpool, Lancashire, was put on hold after two small earthquakes caused by the fracking process. Professor Robert Mair, who chaired the inquiry into fracking, said: "There has been much speculation around the safety of shale gas extraction following examples of poor practice in the US. "We found that well integrity is of key importance but the most common areas of concern, such as the causation of earthquakes with any significant impact or fractures reaching and contaminating drinking water, were very low risk..." " (The Independent) (United Kingdom)- http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fracking-could-get-uk-approval-7898939.html
"Fracking 'could go ahead in UK if well regulated' say experts" (Wales News) (United Kingdom)- http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/06/29/fracking-could-go-ahead-in-uk-if-well-regulated-say-experts-91466-31289663/
"Fracking: where's the debate about its climate change risks?: "...Fracking looks set to be given the green light in the UK, but there is a worrying lack of discussion about its climate implications..." " (The Guardian Environment Blog)- http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2012/jun/29/fracking-debate-climate-change-risks
"We need proper research into the climate impacts of shale gas, says Royal Society, as the Committee on Climate Change warns over emissions from gas: "...But just as the Environment Agency's head Lord Smith said fracking could go ahead in the UK - but only with carbon capture and storage (CCS) - back in May, there is a caveat to the RS report. In this case the report doesn't address how shale gas could affect climate change..." " (The Carbon Brief)- http://www.carbonbrief.org/blog/2012/06/a-tale-of-two-reports
"UK fracking safe but US operations marred by ‘poor practices’" (Nature News Blog) (United Kingdom)- http://blogs.nature.com/news/2012/06/fracking-safe-in-uk-but-us-home-to-poor-practices.html
"Gazprom to study LNG output expansion for Asia: "...(Reuters) - Gazprom said it had agreed to a feasibility study to expand Russia's only liquefied natural gas plant, a victory for its partner Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L), which has urged the state-run gas monopoly to seize a market opportunity in the Pacific..." " (Reuters)- http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/06/29/uk-russia-gazprom-lng-idUKBRE85S13Q20120629
"Australia: Tokyo Gas Receives First Cargo from Pluto LNG Project" (LNG World News) (Australia)- http://www.lngworldnews.com/australia-tokyo-gas-receives-first-cargo-from-pluto-lng-project/
"Santos accelerates Surat gas production: "...Santos is fast tracking its production of caol seam gas from southern Queensland's Surat Basin. 300 extra wells will now be drilled in the Roma and Fairview areas. The wells were to be constructed after 2015, but Santos has decided to spend an extra $2.5 billion getting them drilled now..." " (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (Australia)- http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201206/s3535548.htm
"Coal seam gas takes the stage: "...The New South Wales north coast has seen plenty of anti-coal seam gas rallies over the past 12 months, but it's about to host a protest with a difference. Coal Seam Gas The Musical, also known as Folklahoma, will be staged in Lismore this weekend...Ms Heathwood said she came out of retirement to stage the show because she felt so passionately against coal seam gas. "I was just incensed and an automatic reaction for me if I want to make social or environmental change is to go straight to do some theatre," she said. "It's empowering and informative and a great way to build a community of people who will be potential activists together..." " (Audio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (Australia)- http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/06/29/3535898.htm
"Brokers put Santos through the wringer: "...THE $US2.5 billion ($2.4bn) cost increase at Santos's Gladstone LNG project has led brokers to downgrade earnings and price targets and to criticise the way in which the announcement was handled. Still, brokers agree that Thursday's plunge, which cut the company's market value by almost $600 million, was overdone. The extra money is being spent to ensure there is enough gas for the now $US18.5bn GLNG project at start-up..." " (The Australian) (Australia)- http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/profit-loss/brokers-put-santos-through-the-wringer/story-fn91vch7-1226412781265
"APPEA releases fracking data: "...The data states the coal-seam gas industry now have 3403 gas wells across the state, of which 2177 will produce gas to sell. The remainder are described as "exploration/pilot/appraisal" wells, or test cases. Since the start of 2012, the industry has done 33 "fracture stimulations" - better known as fracking - helping to build its total to 144...The data stated there were no "formal disputes of access" from working with property owners to enter their land for the mining...APPEA Chief Operating Officer eastern region Rick Wilkinson a Brisbane conference this week gas extraction and farming can exist together..." " (Fraser Coast Chronicle) (Australia)- http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2012/06/29/appea-releases-fracking-data/
"Activists protest global gas fracking conference: "...A community protest of up to 30 people was held outside a global shale industry conference in Perth on June 28. Campaign group No Fracking WAy organised the protest. The two-day conference on global shale gas development put on by the Electric Utility Consultants, Inc (EUCI) at the Seasons of Perth Hotel, 37 Pier St, Perth. The protesters held up banners, sang anti-fracking songs and heard from several speakers about the problems with the shale gas industry, which is expanding rapidly in Western Australia.,,,: : (Green Left Weekly) (Australia)- http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/51484
"Gordon Bradbery supports CSG ban: "...Coal seam gas mining on the Illawarra escarpment could put the region’s future water and clean air supply at risk, Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery warned yesterday. He joined Stop CSG Illawarra, Member for Keira Ryan Park and Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council chief executive Sharralyn Robinson in launching a petition urging Premier Barry O’Farrell to ban coal seam gas mining near water catchment areas..." " (Illawarra Mercury) (Australia)- http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/news/local/news/general/gordon-bradbery-supports-csg-ban/2608558.aspx
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