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NY, PA, NJ, OH, WV, VT, MD, ME & VA:
"Avella looks abroad to address fracking: "...To a farmer living in upstate New York, hydrofracking is a local issue, but after a more global discussion in his office last week, state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) said he was surprised to realize how international the controversial drilling method could be. Avella met last Thursday with Jeremy Buckingham, a member of the state Legislative Council in Australia’s New South Wales, to share their concerns about hydrofracking in both New York and abroad...The Australian lawmaker said he chose to visit Avella because of his public opposition to the possibility of bringing fracking to New York. He said lawmakers in Australia looked to the United States as an older
brother and he has been watching the country’s hydrofracking debate closely while working to draft his own legislation to protect farmland from hydrofracking..." " (Queens Campaigner & Times Ledger) (New York & Australia)- http://www.queenscampaigner.com/2012/08/avella-looks-abroad-to-address-fracking/ & http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2012/31/avellafracking_bt_2012_08_02_q.html (See also http://www.jeremybuckingham.org.au/ )
"Marcellus Shale Reality Tour Part 9 Dear Mr. President: "...Thousands of Americans from across the country united in Washington, D.C. today to rally in front of the U.S. Capitol and march through the streets to express their outrage about environmental harms from oil and gas development. People traveled to Washington from North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Ohio, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vermont, Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey, California, and probably more..." " (Video, Scott Cannon via Shaleshock Media)- http://shaleshockmedia.org/2012/08/04/marcellus-shale-reality-tour-part-9-dear-mr-president-2/
"Delaware Tax Haven: The Other Shale Gas Industry Loophole: "...Marcellus Shale Frackers Utilize the “Delaware Loophole” The New York Times story also demonstrated that the shale gas industry has become an expert at utilizing the “Delaware Loophole” tax haven to dodge taxes,..." " (DeSmogBlog via EcoWatch)- http://ecowatch.org/2012/delaware-tax-haven/
"Water use another strike against fracking: "...And for that reason, as drought conditions are prevalent in more than 60 percent of the counties in the United States, everybody should take a deep breath and consider whether fracking is such a good idea for our area..." " (Opinion, The Daily Star) (New York)- http://thedailystar.com/opinion/x614302161/Water-use-another-strike-against-fracking
"Saturday: Locals, Park Advocates To Hold Rally Against Proposed Jamaica Bay Pipeline: "...It’s no secret that many locals are riled up about the plan to allow National Grid and the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (TRANSCO) to install a natural gas pipeline beneath the nation’s oldest – and one of its largest – urban national parks...Though it appears the companies and government have been developing the project clandestinely for years, the public revelation of the proposal is spurring on activists who want to see it stopped for environmental and safety reasons – and also because it flies in the face of a new management agreement between the federal government and New York City meant to revitalize the park, capitalize on its resources and increase access to the public. Those opponents have scheduled a rally on Saturday at Jacob Riis Park, slated to coincide with the city and fed’s open house session about the new General Management Plan for Jamaica Bay’s overhaul..." " (Sheepshead Bay News) (New York)- http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/08/saturday-locals-park-advocates-to-hold-rally-against-proposed-jamaica-bay-pipeline/
"Local News - Natural Gas: "...Showing the latest articles tagged with Natural Gas..." " (WICZ) (New York)- http://www.wicz.com/news/local.asp?tag=Natural+Gas
"A possible hell on Staten Island / Liquid natural gas (LNG) storage tanks are dangerous. (September 27, 1972): "...Three Staten Island residents and a reporter for the Staten Island Register discuss with Nick Egleson their opposition to a tank farm for LNG - Liquid Natural Gas - near their homes..." " (Audio, Pacifica Radio Archives via Internet Archive) (New York)- http://archive.org/details/pra-IZ1230
"Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. v. A Permanent Easement for 0.608 Acres in Westfall Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, Tax Parcel # 13-0-098.00-01-06,U.S.Route 6 & 209 et al: "...Plaintiff: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Defendants: A Permanent Easement for 0.608 Acres in Westfall Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, Tax Parcel # 13-0-098.00-01-06,U.S.Route 6 & 209, OHI Asset (PA) Trust, Guardian LTC Management, Inc. and All Unknown Owners and Interested Parties...Nature of Suit: Real Property - Land Condemnation Cause: 15:717 Jurisdiction: Federal Question Jury Demanded By: None ..." " (Justia) (Pennsylvania)- http://dockets.justia.com/docket/pennsylvania/pamdce/3:2012cv01510/90342/
(Event) "Shale Gas Industry Puts Workers at Risk in Rush to Frack: "...(Philadelphia) Labor leaders and health professionals, along with a broad coalition of citizen groups committed to halting shale gas development, assert that risks to workers in the shale gas industry, "from stem to stern," are being overlooked in the rush to frack. This is the first in a series of Bulletins in advance of the Shale Gas Outrage demonstration planned for Philadelphia, 12 - 2 pm on September 20th, 2012 (press conference 10 AM), outside the Convention Center where the Marcellus Shale industry conference will be underway. Five critical issues are: Ø Silicosis caused by exposure to crystalline silica sand, a"proppant" used in fracking, which is inhaled by workers during mining, transportation and transfer Ø Hydrogen sulfide, a potentially deadly gas which occurs in fracked gas processing operations. Deadly levels have been measured but covered up, and an exemption bars federal oversight. Ø Chemical exposures on the job producing skin lesions, severe headaches, gastrointestinal pain, respiratory distress and other symptoms, with inadequate treatment and reporting Ø A culture of fear discourages workers from asking for protective gear; workers are also actively directed to participate in environmental cover-ups. Because most shale gas jobs are transient, non-union jobs, workers don’t feel safe speaking up. Ø Dangerously explosive methane puts utility workers, residents and rescue responders at risk on the distribution end. Pipeline explosions kill..." " (Protecting Our Waters)- http://protectingourwaters.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/shale-gas-industry-puts-workers-at-risk-in-rush-to-frack/ & http://solomonsads.blogspot.com/2012/08/shale-gas-industry-puts-workers-at-risk.html
(Event) "Webinar to explore court decision on Marcellus Shale: "...MEADVILLE — Penn State Extension will host a web-based seminar on Thursday exploring the ramifications of the recent court decision that struck down part of the state’s recently passed law governing Marcellus Shale natural-gas development. Titled “A Blow to Act 13?: The Impact of the Commonwealth Court’s Decision on Local Zoning and Natural Gas Development in Pennsylvania,” the one-hour webinar will begin at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, the session will be of special interest to municipal officials and attorneys.." " (Meadville Tribune) (Pennsylvania)- http://meadvilletribune.com/local/x1402346117/Webinar-to-explore-court-decision-on-Marcellus-Shale (See also http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/events/webinar-a-blow-to-act-13-the-impact-of-the-commonwealth-courts-decision-on-local-zoning-and-natural-gas-development-in-pennsylvania )
"Cranberry keeps oil, gas drilling ordinance as is: "...CRANBERRY TWP — Township supervisors Thursday evening unanimously rejected a proposed amendment to its oil and gas operations ordinance that would have brought its regulations into compliance with Act 13 regulations. In light of the recent state appellate court ruling striking down Act 13 as unconstitutional, the board’s rejection vote means the current ordinance will remain in effect pending a final ruling by the state’s Supreme Court...Cranberry Township manager Jerry Andree said when the ruling was first announced said, “The ordinance currently in force in Cranberry Township was in compliance with the previous laws of the Commonwealth. Our ordinance was being considered for amendment due to the requirements set forth in Act 13. “The township solicitor will continue to review the current ordinance in light of this recent Commonwealth Court decision.” He added, “The township is pleased the court has restored the right of local governments to manage their land use according to existing laws.” ..." " (The Butler Eagle) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.butlereagle.com/article/20120803/NEWS01/708039927 & http://tinyurl.com/ctn7xy9
"Cranberry Officials Keep Original Marcellus Shale Drilling Plan : "...The point of the now unneeded amendment was to fit the mold the Gov. Tom Corbett-sponsored Act 13. The Commonwealth Court recently ruled portions of the bill as unconstitutional. Act 13 would have made mandatory statewide regulations regarding zoning for drilling in the Marcellus Shale. All townships and municipalities would have to follow the new rules or be subject to loss of impact fee revenues. .." " (Patch) (Pennsylvania)- http://cranberry.patch.com/articles/cranberry-board-of-supervisors-vote-to-keep-original-marcellus-shale-drilling-plan
"State Rep. Santarsiero: Commonwealth Court decision on natural gas drilling operations a step in right direction: "...HARRISBURG – State Rep. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, said that while the Commonwealth Court’s decision to overturn some key parts of Act 13 was a resounding victory, the ruling does not go far enough to make sure Pennsylvanians do not suffer the potentially hazardous financial, environmental and health costs of drilling operations..." " (BucksLocalNews) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2012/08/04/bucks_news/doc5013687030ec0865081708.txt
"Shale gas, zoning & you: "...Quoting the language of the leading zoning cases, President Judge Dante Pellegrini wrote that allowing drilling in residential areas would lead to the problems caused by keeping “the pig in the parlor instead of the barnyard.” Exclusively residential zoning districts create “zones where family values, youth values, and the blessings of quiet seclusion and clean air make the area a sanctuary for people.” The basic principle of zoning is simple — there is a place for everything and everything should be in its place..." " (Opinion by Tribune-Review Lawyer, law professor and political analyst, Tribune-Review) (Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/opinion/josephmistick/2319734-74/zoning-residential-drilling-law-joseph-mistick-sabino-commercial-court-gas
"State high court should toss appeal over shale provision: "...To imply these lobbyists represented the wishes of its member municipalities' voters and taxpayers by supporting Act 13 seems purposefully misleading. The state Supreme Court should dismiss such a frivolous appeal. .." " (Letter to editor, The Patriot-News) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.pennlive.com/letters/index.ssf/2012/08/state_high_court_should_toss_a.html
"'Irrational' gas policy: Act 13 local zoning pre-emption is a mistake: "...Tom Corbett and members of the Legislature were wrong to strip local municipalities of their zoning rights in Act 13, the Marcellus Shale law. Even zoning land “residential” would not make any difference if drillers want access to the land. .." " (Opinion, The Patriot-News) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2012/08/irrational_gas_policy_act_13_l.html
"Remember the day when rights of communities reigned Kevin Blaum In the Arena: "...THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012 – jot it down. On that day the judicial branch of state government, specifically the Commonwealth Court, stood by the state Constitution and the people of Pennsylvania against the powerful chemical gas drillers that have heretofore had their way within the state capital..." " (Opinion, The Times Leader) (Pennsylvania)- http://timesleader.com/stories/Remember-the-day-when-rights-of-communities-reigned-Kevin-Blaum-In-the-Arena,186663
"Fracking Debate Comes to Montgomery, Bucks Counties : "...Natural gas drilling has troubled residents and lawmakers in Pennsylvania in recent years as large gas deposits have been discovered in most of the state. But despite a recent find of a new deposit beneath Montgomery and Bucks counties, it’s unlikely the controversial industry will touch the region anytime soon. .." " (Patch) (Pennsylvania)- http://warminster.patch.com/articles/fracking-debate-comes-to-montgomery-bucks-counties
"State OKs gas drilling at Dutch Fork Lake : "...The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will allow natural gas drilling on state-owned land at Dutch Fork Lake in Donegal Township. The announcement late Thursday came in advance of a public meeting to be held Wednesday at the Claysville Community Center at 212 Main St., Claysville, to discuss the status of the lake restoration project..." " (Observer-Reporter) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/washingtoncounty11/Dutch-Creek-gas-drilling & http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/story11/Dutch-Creek-gas-drilling
"Residents raise concerns about compressor station: "...WEST WYOMING - UGI Energy Services representatives chose what they thought was a remote location in the borough for a proposed natural gas compressor station. But residents concerned about the potential for harmful emissions and pollution from the facility say it isn't remote enough. "We're not here because we don't like gas. We love gas," resident Bob Kovitch told UGI representatives at a meeting in the West Wyoming fire hall on Wednesday. "We just don't want this in our backyards." UGI is constructing a pipeline to connect to an existing line in Susquehanna County to bring gas from wells in Pennsylvania's northern counties to customers in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. Transporting the gas 25 or 30 miles instead of 1,800 miles from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to lower overall costs to consumers and improve reliability of service, UGI spokeswoman Lillian Harris said..." " (Times-Shamrock Communications) (Pennsylvania)- http://citizensvoice.com/news/residents-raise-concerns-about-compressor-station-1.1353377
"Environmental Group Sues to Stop Compressor Station in Bradford County: "...The Clean Air Council has appealed a permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to Angelina Gathering Company for a compressor station expansion in Herrick Township, Bradford County. Compressor stations push natural gas through pipelines toward processing plants or the end-user...The lawsuit also says state regulators miscalculated emissions, and failed to respond to public comments..." " (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/08/01/environmental-group-sues-to-stop-compressor-station-in-bradford-county/
"Alcoa To Supply Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipe For Marcellus Exploration: "...Alcoa (AA) announced that Alcoa Oil & Gas was awarded a contract from Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) to produce 3,500 feet of aluminum alloy drill pipe for gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation of Central Pennsylvania. Alcoa’s 4.5” drill pipe will extend the reach of the carrier-mounted drilling rig used on natural gas wells in the Marcellus Shale formation to a total depth of approximately 7,500 feet. This is 1,000 feet deeper than conventional steel drill pipe can penetrate without using larger, more costly rigs..." " (Unconventional Gas)- http://www.ugcenter.com/US-Shales/Alcoa-Supply-Aluminum-Alloy-Drill-Pipe-Marcellus-Exploration_104625
"At a ‘gas’ station near you: "...LOCK HAVEN - "Somebody built the first gas station ... and it took off from there," Commissioner Pete Smeltz said. "It's going to happen with natural gas sooner or later. He was talking to a small group that had gathered Thursday morning to hear a Gannett Fleming representative ask about local interest in a compressed, natural gas filling station in Clinton County..." " (The Express) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.lockhaven.com/page/content.detail/id/540238/At-a--gas--station-near-you.html
"State agency distributing Marcellus housing aid: "...HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is seeking proposals for projects to receive revenue from gas drilling impact fees earmarked to meet affordable housing needs in the Marcellus Shale region, officials announced Wednesday. The agency will distribute $2.5 million collected in impact fee revenue for 2011 gas production and $5 million collected in each year thereafter. Those amounts are specified in the impact fee law enacted last March..." " (Times-Shamrock Communications) (Pennsylvania)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/state-agency-distributing-marcellus-housing-aid-1.1353082
"Corbett Says Shell Ethane Cracker’s Future Is Still In Doubt" (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/08/03/corbett-says-shell-ethane-crackers-future-is-still-in-doubt/
"Drill Bits: States Ask Detroit to Build a Nat Gas Car, Gov. Corbett Still Stumps for Cracker, and Aluminum Drill Pipes" (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/argolinkroundups/drill-bits-states-ask-detroit-to-build-a-nat-gas-car-gov-corbett-still-stumps-for-cracker-and-aluminum-drill-pipes/
"Drill Bits: Act 13 Update, And Funding For Drilling Research: "... The municipalities that sued to block Act 13 say they’re confident the state Supreme Court will uphold Commonwealth Court’s ruling striking down the law’s local zoning restrictions. (Post-Gazette)...The AP examines how much funding is available for drilling-related research...Gannett has more on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s decision to steer funding toward the Marcellus region, in order to combat rising rent there..." ' (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/argolinkroundups/drill-bits-act-13-update-and-funding-for-drilling-research/
"Can Industry-Funded Research Lead To Solid Scientific Results?: "...In light of the University of Texas’ recent failure to disclose a researcher’s ties to the natural gas drilling industry, the New York Times’ Andrew Revkin weighs in on the issue of industry-funded drilling research:...Last year, StateImpact Pennsylvania examined how difficult it is for researchers to find unbiased funding sources for natural gas-related studies..." " (StateImpact Pennsylvania)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/08/02/can-industry-funded-research-lead-to-solid-scientific-results/
"Time Running Out For Gas Job Training: "...Another industry official is stressing the value of a free three-week training class that’s getting underway soon for people interested in landing jobs in the natural gas industry. Registration will be closing soon for the ShaleNet class at the Career and Technical Center in Port Allegany...“ShaleNet is a great program,” said Dan Weaver, a representative of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association. “Service companies want local people because of their connection to the land.” And industry representatives discount the contention that all of the gas jobs will be outside of northern Pennsylvania...He forecasted that drilling will increase when a pipeline structure is in place to usher gas to the national distribution system..." " (Potter County Today) (Pennsylvania)- http://coudynews.com/local-news/time-running-out-for-gas-job-training/
"‘Stop Complaining about Out-of-State Workers and not having a Job’: "...COUDERSPORT – Area organizers and county officials have worked tirelessly to support local residents’ ability to obtain jobs in the natural gas industry, but their efforts appear somewhat fruitless. A free ShaleNET class is currently being offered, but organizers had to push the date back from the beginning of August to a tentative date of August 20, because of a lack of interest in the course..." " (Coudy News) (Pennsylvania)- http://coudynews.com/local-news/stop-complaining-about-out-of-state-workers-and-not-having-a-job/
"Gas industry advertising focus shifts from job benefits to issues of fracking, environment: "...Along with Range’s ads and Consol Energy Inc.’s recent “America’s Energy Starts Here” campaign promoting natural gas and coal, national trade groups such as the American Petroleum Institute and the three-year-old America’s Natural Gas Alliance are buying more air time, billboard and print spaces in relevant markets and using social media to make their points, said Thomas Hoffman, an Upper St. Clair energy communications expert. “There is a lot of messaging out there, and my guess is it’s motivated in part by some of the controversy that surrounds fracking,” he said..." " (Tribune Review) (Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/business/headlines/2311491-74/gas-ads-range-industry-drilling-natural-advertising-campaign-consol-energy
"Back Mountain Gas Pipeline: "...Work continues on the natural gas pipeline prohect along Hilderbrandt Road in Dallas Township Tuesday morning..." " (Photos, The Dallas Post) (Pennsylvania)- http://timesleader.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=43084705&event=1512054&CategoryID=31620
"Gas industry’s interest called ‘godsend’ for W.Va.: "...In West Virginia, the boom is on. From Brooke County in the panhandle just an hour’s drive from Downtown Pittsburgh, to more than 100 miles south in Doddridge County, the region is the place to be for the natural gas industry, especially its middlemen...There's boom-town tension, too, from rising prices and congestion to concerns over public safety, locals said. Marshall County is trying to get a handle on pop-up RV communities such as Kudlak's that formed in the past year. There are at least three others, and there was one at the fairgrounds, too, until it closed for the annual fair, Kudlak said. ..One truck rolled over, running Thomas Berisford's 75-year-old wife off the road, said Berisford, 79, of Moundsville. She survived but needs months of rehabilitation before she can walk again, he said. "A lot of that is going on around here," he said. "It's a lot of industry, but still, they imported all the workers. ... I suppose these drivers are trying to do their jobs, but they're really making a mess out of things." ..." " (Tribune Review) (West Virginia & Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/news/2238307-87/gas-moundsville-kudlak-workers-industry-region-company-county-drilling-pipeline , http://futures.tradingcharts.com/news/futures/Gas_industry_s_interest_called__godsend__for_W_Va__183220666.html & http://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-08-05&val=346806&cat=energy
"Marcellus drilling benefits whole state" (Opinion, Tom Shepstone via The Patriot News) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2012/08/marcellus_drilling_benefits_wh.html
"Jersey City animal shelter learns Spectra's gas pipeline may force it to relocate: "...Officials at Hudson County largest animal shelter are scrambling for answers after they learned this week that the planned natural gas pipeline is scheduled to literally go through its backyard. Because of that, the Liberty Humane Society, located on Jersey City Boulevard outside Liberty State Park, may be forced to move..." " (The Jersey Journal)- http://www.nj.com/jjournal-weeklies/index.ssf/2012/08/jersey_city_animal_shelter_lea.html
"Gas driller, Ohio DCNR probe fish kill in pond: "...BROOKFIELD — “Too many fish to count,” turned up dead Monday and Tuesday in a pond at Brookfield Acres and environmental experts are investigating whether runoff from slag at a future natural gas well is to blame for the kill..." " (The Herald) (Ohio)- http://sharonherald.com/local/x44822683/Gas-driller-Ohio-DCNR-probe-fish-kill-in-pond
"Cincinnati Becomes First Ohio City to Ban Fracking Injection Wells" (EcoWatch)- http://ecowatch.org/2012/cincinnati-becomes-first/ (See also "Cincinnati becomes first Ohio city to ban injection wells" (FOX19)- http://downtown-mtauburn.fox19.com/news/environment/95055-cincinnati-becomes-first-ohio-city-ban-injection-wells )
"Experts: Ohio gov's $1T oil, gas price tag wrong : "...COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich's claim that a single energy company could recover $1 trillion worth of oil and gas from the state's shale is an exorbitant overestimate, according to experts interviewed by The Associated Press..." " (Associated Press) (Ohio)- http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/248580/Experts--Ohio-gov-s--1T-oil--gas-price-tag-wrong-.html
"Devon Energy says results from first fracked well in Ashland County are "not encouraging" : "...Initial results from Devon Energy's oil and natural gas well in Ashland County were "not encouraging," according to David A. Hager, executive vice president of exploration and production. Hager said the Eichelberger No. 1H well in Clear Creek Township and the Richman Farms No.1H in Medina County, the company's first two wells in Ohio, were disappointing during a conference call Wednesday with stockholders and analysts that discussed the company's second-quarter profits..." " (Times-Gazette) (Ohio)- http://www.times-gazette.com/news/article_no_comments/5207607
"No room for urban legends in drilling: "...There are plenty of legitimate concerns about the gas industry - and they have to be addressed - without adding urban legends to the mix. Those asked to make decisions on the industry, whether on allowing drilling on the old family farm or enacting new regulations, should insist on science-based proof of claims made both in support and criticism of gas drilling..." " (Opinion, Herald Star) (Ohio)- http://www.heraldstaronline.com/page/content.detail/id/576470/No-room-for-urban-legends-in-drilling.html
"WPHS Awaits Word on Gas Drilling Plan: "...WHEELING - Students and employees at Wheeling Park High School are still waiting to learn if Chesapeake Energy will be drilling for natural gas about 1,300 feet from the building in the upcoming school year. Although the period for public comment ended several weeks ago - and although Chesapeake's permit application seems to meet all legal requirements established by the West Virginia Legislature - the company still does not have permission to drill a well on this strip of land in the name of the Parks System Trust Fund of Wheeling..." " (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register) (West Virginia)- http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/572638/WPHS-Awaits-Word-on-Gas-Drilling-Plan.html
"Natural gas biz in the pipeline: "...NG Advantage, a startup company based in Colchester, plans to begin transporting Canadian natural gas from a pipeline in northern Vermont. The pipeline currently serves just 17 towns in Franklin and Chittenden counties. The company hopes to expand that by bringing natural gas to large-volume consumers to boost natural gas consumption and reduce oil and propane use, according to CEO Neale Lunderville, a former top aide to former Vermont Gov. James Douglas..." " (Bennington Banner) (Vermont)- http://www.benningtonbanner.com/ci_21232749/natural-gas-biz-pipeline
"Hydraulic fracturing could tap into gas reserves here: "...A new federal government assessment has identified several areas around Southern Maryland that have the potential for hydraulic fracturing to mine natural gas...“It doesn’t say it’s going to happen, but it says it could happen,” Mitch Jones, common resources program director of Food and Water Watch, said of fracking in Southern Maryland. “We don’t really know the full scale of what we could be looking at” based on the unassessed basins, he said. There is no law banning the process of hydraulic fracturing in Maryland; the state has convened a commission to study the process..." " (South Maryland News) (Maryland)- http://www.somdnews.com/article/20120803/NEWS/708039817/1055/hydraulic-fracturing-could-tap-into-gas-reserves-here
"Augusta declines to intervene in dispute between natural gas pipeline companies/Augusta council votes not to speak up about state pipeline contract decision: "...AUGUSTA -- While city councilors in Augusta have declined to get involved, several municipalities are intervening in a state appeal process and fueling a battle over which of two competing companies will bring natural gas to the region...Maine Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Iberdrola USA, which is the parent company of Central Maine Power Co., won the state award. Summit is appealing, saying its larger gas proposal didn't get proper consideration. The state is scheduled to hear Summit's appeal Aug. 14 and 15..." " (MaineToday Media, Inc.)- http://www.mainenewssimply.com/content/kennebec-journal/augusta-declines-intervene-dispute-between-natural-gas-pipeline-companies & http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/augusta-council-votes-not-to-speak-up-about-state-pipeline-contract-decision_2012-08-03.html
"Controversial natural gas drilling method hasn't come to Virginia yet: "...If you talk about fracking with someone, expect to get an earful, regardless of what side of the issue that person is on. Fracking is a relatively new and controversial way of collecting natural gas. It's not common at all in Virginia. Environmentalists want to keep it that way while energy companies say it's the wave of the future..." " (Video, WDBJ) (Virginia)- http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj7-controversial-natural-gas-drilling-method-hasnt-come-to-virginia-yet-20120803,0,5249843.story
United States & Canada:
"Little funding for drilling research: "...PITTSBURGH - Is natural-gas drilling ruining the air, polluting water, and making people sick? The evidence is inconclusive, but a lack of serious funding is delaying efforts to resolve those questions and creating a vacuum that could lead to a crush of lawsuits, some experts say. A House committee in June turned down an Obama administration request to fund $4.25 million in research on how drilling may affect water quality. In the spring, Pennsylvania stripped $2 million of funding that called for a state health registry to track respiratory problems, skin conditions, stomach ailments, and other illnesses potentially related to gas drilling. "It's almost as if it's a secret, that they don't want to know about people who are affected," said Janet McIntyre, who lives near drilling areas north of Pittsburgh. "There's a lot of people in my neighborhood that have rashes and little red spots."..." " (Associated Press)- http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20120804_Little_funding_for_drilling_research.html & http://www.ajc.com/health/gas-drilling-research-suffers-1489015.html
"More on Gas Drilling, Peer Review and Public Health: "...In this arena, the main disagreements between industry and drilling opponents have centered on the risk of chemicals or gas escaping from drilling operations and any risks these activities pose to public health. (Much more is being debated, of course, including the use and handling of water, the extent of beneficial or harmful impacts on local economies and the nation’s economic prospects, the pace and extent of federal and state regulation and more.) Here are two updates on the health debate..." " (Dot Earth Blog via The New York Times)- http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/02/more-on-frackin-peer-review-and-public-health/
"Changing Views About a Changing Climate: "...What is the role of humans in climate change? “Call me a converted skeptic,” physicist Richard Muller wrote in an Op-Ed in the New York Times this week, describing his analysis of data from the Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature project. Though Muller was once a notable skeptic regarding studies connecting human activity to climate change, he has now concluded that “humans are almost entirely the cause” of global warming. .." " (Audio, Science Friday)- http://sciencefriday.com/segment/08/03/2012/changing-views-about-a-changing-climate.html
"A Deeper Look at Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest in ‘Frackademia’: "...Opponents of expanded gas drilling have coined the term “frackademia” for university research on the potential impacts of the boom in shale gas drilling that involves industry money or experts with industry ties. The effort, of course, is aimed at conveying that industry money or relationships leads to bad science..." " (Dot Earth Blog via The New York Times)- http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/a-deeper-look-at-undisclosed-conflicts-of-interest-in-frackademia/
"Get It Right on Gas: "...WE are in the midst of a natural gas revolution in America that is a potential game changer for the economy, environment and our national security — if we do it right..." " (Opinion, The New York Times)- http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/opinion/sunday/friedman-get-it-right-on-gas.html
"BREAKING: Huge sinkhole in Louisiana over natural gas storage area" (Bluedaze: Drilling Reform Blog) (Louisiana)- http://www.texassharon.com/2012/08/03/breaking-huge-sinkhole-in-louisiana-over-natural-gas-storage-area/
"Bayou tremors, methane leaks months before oil catastrophe, Evacuation ordered: "...Assumption Parish officials have ordered immediate evacuation of Bayou Corne area and Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency following two months of residents reporting "strong diesel" odors, earth tremors and finally, an expanding 200 ft. by 200 ft. sinkhole that engulfed trees early Friday morning and that officials now call a "slurry area." The area has allegedly been highly polluted by oil and gas companies..." " (Examiner) (Louisiana)- http://www.examiner.com/article/bayou-tremors-methane-leaks-months-before-oil-catastrophe-evacuation-ordereds (See also "Deflected gas pipeline causes Highway 70 closure" (WDSU)- http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/Deflected-gas-pipeline-causes-Highway-70-closure/-/9853400/15972504/-/1bc7a/-/index.html )
"Bayou officials fear giant sinkhole pipeline explosion, stop providing data: "...Sheriff Mike Waguespack says the methane-leaking sink hole, where a large area of swamp land has collapsed, is several hundred feet away from several pipelines and a propane well. The Cajun residents of the area say they have never seen bubbles rising out of the bayou nor felt earth tremors at their homes as they have seen and experienced in recent days, a situation that began with a pipeline leak and subsequent investigation..." " (Examiner) (Louisiana)- http://www.examiner.com/article/bayou-officials-fear-giant-sinkhole-pipeline-explosion-stop-providing-data
"Part of La. 70 shut down near site of sinkhole, neighbors remain evacuated: "..."Till they tell us with a high degree of probability that this sinkhole is stable, and it will not grow or effect any of the surrounding pipeline or well leaks or the community itself. We will continue to have the evacuation in place," said Triche. Neighbors say they don't know how much more they can take. "They found a problem, and they don't know how to rectify it,” said Assumption Parish Resident Donald Gros. “They don't know how to fix it at all."..." " (WGMB Fox 44) (Louisiana)- http://www.fox44.com/news/part-la-70-shut-down-near-site-sinkhole-neighbors-remain-evacuated
"Citing possible danger to spring, Anniston Water Works seeks no drilling in national forest: "...If the Anniston Water Works and Sewer Board has its way, oil and gas drilling will never occur in Talladega National Forest. Monday, the board sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management requesting the agency cancel its proposed land auction for the right to explore for oil and gas in the Talladega National Forest. The board alleges that significant drilling and hydraulic fracturing could hurt the area’s water supply and certain rare animal species..." " (The Anniston Star) (Alabama)- http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/19684829/article-Citing-possible-danger-to-spring--Anniston-Water-Works-seeks-no-drilling-in-national-forest
"U.S. Chamber's Harbert discusses shale development, LNG exports and fracking regs: "...What impact could ramping up shale development have on the U.S. economy? Can pipeline capacity keep pace with natural gas supplies? During today's OnPoint, Karen Harbert, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21st Century Energy, discusses the Chamber's new campaign promoting the economic benefits of shale development. Harbert talks about the impact of liquefied natural gas exports on U.S. industries that are dependent on gas, and she also weighs in on the state versus federal regulation debate..." " (Video, Energywire)- http://www.eenews.net/tv/video_guide/1564
"Blockade Aims to Stop Southern KXL Pipeline : "...Just when it seemed that the Keystone XL pipeline was on hold, TransCanada Corp. segmented the project and the U.S. government fast-tracked the environmental review process. This allows TransCanada to begin construction on the southern part of the Keystone XL this summer. With a nonviolent direct action camp that started July 27, 2012 in East Texas, grassroots opponents are working on a construction project of their own: Tar Sands Blockade, a coalition of landowners, community members, students, and others dedicated to stopping the pipeline through direct action..." " (Rabble.ca via Yes! Magazine)- http://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/blockade-aims-to-stop-southern-kxl-pipelines
"Long arm of University of Texas fracking report reaches Eastern Europe: "...University of Texas report on hydraulic fracturing now dogged by revelations that the lead author is paid by the gas industry has cropped up in a larger geopolitical battle over natural gas drilling in Eastern Europe. The report on hydraulic fracturing, a type of natural gas drilling that has remade the energy field, has been featured in presentations in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania and Poland by Aviezer Tucker, deputy director of the Texas Energy Institute, which published the original report..." " - (The Statesman Texas)- http://www.statesman.com/news/education/long-arm-of-university-of-texas-fracking-report-2427649.html (See also "Tainted 'fracking' study cited in Europe" (UPI)- http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/08/04/Tainted-fracking-study-cited-in-Europe/UPI-44831344098071/ )
"Fact sheet: How much does fracking really affect climate change?: "...When it comes to the fracking debate, too many people on both sides use 'motivated reasoning' in their arguments..." " (The Christian Science Monitor)- http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Consumer-Energy-Report/2012/0803/Fact-sheet-How-much-does-fracking-really-affect-climate-change
"BHP writes down US shale gas assets by $2.84b: "...SYDNEY BHP Billiton on Friday wrote down the value of its US shale gas assets by $2.84 billion, prompting the head of the world’s biggest miner Marius Kloppers to forgo his annual bonus...Plunging US gas prices forced the global giant to book a writedown on the value of the Fayetteville shale gas assets in Arkansas that it acquired from Chesapeake Energy. But it did not write down its other shale liquid and gas assets in Texas and Louisiana acquired through Petrohawk Energy, also last year. It comes after British energy giant BP was hit by a huge impairment charge on its US shale gas assets..." " (Oman Tribune) (United States & Australia)- http://www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=news&id=125049 (See also "Kloppers forgoes bonus as BHP writes down shale gas" (Telegraph UK)- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/oilandgas/9451033/Kloppers-forgoes-bonus-as-BHP-writes-down-shale-gas.html )
"New Book Weighs Pros, Cons of Shale Gas Production : "...Newswise — RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK , N.C. -- A new book, Shale Gas: The Promise and the Peril, offers a balanced look at the intense debate surrounding shale gas production and the process of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. The book was written by Vikram Rao, Ph.D., executive director of the Research Triangle Energy Consortium, who has more than 30 years of experience in energy research and development. Written for a non-technical audience, the book is intended to inform both sides of the fracking debate by highlighting potentially positive and negative outcomes associated with shale gas production, which has the potential to transform the worldwide energy-based economy..." " (Press Release, RTI International via Newswise)- www.newswise.com/articles/view/592292/
"The U.S. Shale Gas Boom Is a Great Opportunity for RFID: "...The technology promises to make production safer, easier and more profitable, and to change the way in which the oil and gas industry does business...There are, of course, already existing legacy identification technologies for equipment monitoring, and application systems that provide basic tracking capabilities. However, RFID is becoming more of a household name in the shale industry. Every major hydraulic-fracturing service provider—and, more broadly, most oil and gas companies involved in shale gas exploration and production—are evaluating this technology, and many are taking steps to deploy it as a tool to enhance shale and gas operational workflows..." " (RFID Journal)- http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/view/9769
"States ask Detroit, 'Build us a natural gas car, please'" (Audio, Michigan Radio)- http://www.michiganradio.org/post/states-ask-detroit-build-us-natural-gas-car-please
"Oklahoma Dodged Bullet on Natural Gas Revenue, Treasurer Says: "...Historically low natural gas prices have dragged down revenues from gross production taxes, alarming state budget officials...Overall, concerns about Oklahoma’s energy sector “have lessened,” Miller says. Low natural gas prices have forced many Oklahoma energy companies to turn to crude oil production..." " (StateImpact Oklahoma)- http://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma/2012/08/03/oklahoma-dodged-bullet-on-natural-gas-revenue-treasurer-says/
"Drop in drilling won't impact budgets of Johnson County cities: "...In Johnson County, the decline of gas drilling activity is leading to a substantial decrease in gas royalties cities are receiving. Keene has received just more than $13,000 this year in royalties, compared to a high of about $83,000 in 2008. “It's down probably 80 percent,” Keene finance director Peggy Thompson said. “We don't expect a whole lot more to come in.”..." " (The Keene Star) (Texas)- http://www.keenestar.net/business/ci_21228564
"Pickens: Let’s make the switch to natural gas" (Longview News-Journal) (Texas)- http://www.news-journal.com/opinion/saturday_forum/pickens-let-s-make-the-switch-to-natural-gas/article_d4dd86b0-57ce-5d98-be03-b53f07264794.html
"BLM approves gas pipeline in Missouri River Breaks: "...The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved building a 5 1/2 mile natural-gas pipeline in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. The BLM decision released Friday says there will be no significant impact to the monument if the installation is completed under certain conditions...Sleepy Hollow Oil and Gas and Kykuit Resources propose building the underground pipeline from a federal well about 20 miles north of Winifred in Blaine County to an existing line between two other wells..." " (Associated Press) (Montana)- http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ap_news/montana/article_55dca21d-6d30-53df-bd92-c54f9e3ac450.html
"Bakken Report: Nearly 100 years in North Dakota: "...Obviously it’s a good time to be in the pipeline industry in North Dakota,” WBI Energy Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Barry Haugen said in his opening remarks at the North Dakota Governor’s Pipeline Summit. WBI Energy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Haugen told the summit attaendees, and its pipelines go back nearly 100 years to the origins of MDU Resources in Montana and North Dakota. He said WBI’s regulated operations include more than 3,700 miles of gas pipeline with a daily capability of 860 million cubic feet and 11 interconnecting points to other pipelines. WBI also has three significant storage fields, one of which, Haugen said, is at Baker, Mont. It’s the largest storage field in North America. .." " (Petroleum News) (North Dakota)- http://www.petroleumnews.com/pntruncate/199076521.shtml
"Wyoming to open books on hundreds of oil, gas wells: "...CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Petroleum companies, investors and landowners might soon get a better idea who has struck black gold and who might be in the red as a result of drilling for oil deep into the Niobrara Shale beneath eastern Wyoming. The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has announced it will open a vast amount of previously confidential information on more than 900 recently drilled oil and gas wells. The commission, which regulates oil and gas drilling in Wyoming, plans to lift "confidential" status for the wells starting Wednesday..." " (Associated Press) (Wyoming)- http://www.mywesttexas.com/business/oil/article_cda2b575-b7b2-5ec2-9c13-a164b87645b0.html
"Natural gas firm pumping billions into western N.D.: "...ONEOK, a Tulsa, Okla.-based natural gas gathering and processing company, will invest up to $3.7 billion for natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil infrastructure in the Bakken Shale in western North Dakota in the next three years..." " (Prairie Business Magazine) (North Dakota)- http://www.prairiebizmag.com/event/article/id/12817/
"Local citizens attend ‘Stop the Frack Attack' rally in DC" (Grand Junction Free Press) (Colorado)- http://www.gjfreepress.com/article/20120803/MISC10/120809968/1001
"Bennet circulates Thompson Divide draft bill: "...CARBONDALE, Colorado — Local gas drilling opponents expressed support on Friday for draft legislation from U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet that, if enacted, would withdraw unleased acreage in Thompson Divide from future leasing programs. As written, the legislation would not affect valid existing leases, including those in the proposed Lake Ridge Unit area. But it would eliminate the potential for future leasing on 183,000 acres of federal lands, in an area known as the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area, according to the draft posted on Bennet's website..." " (Greenwood Springs Post Independent) (Colorado)- http://www.postindependent.com/article/20120804/VALLEYNEWS/120809966/1083
"State sues over control of oil and gas regs: "...Failed attempts at the legislature this year to define local versus state control of oil and gas regulations in Colorado has spilled into the courts, as the state has filed suit against the City of Longmont for having enacted its own set of rules.) (The Colorado Statesman) (Colorado)- http://coloradostatesman.com/content/993657-state-sues-over-control-oil-and-gas-regs
"Senator Bennet drafts Thompson Divide bill, seeks input from public: "...U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet released a draft bill on Thursday that could lead to enhanced conservation of the Thompson Divide area near Carbondale and retirement of gas-drilling leases there. The senator has posted the draft on his website and invited constituents to comment on it, in the hopes it can lead to common ground between drilling opponents and gas companies holding leases...U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet released a draft bill on Thursday that could lead to enhanced conservation of the Thompson Divide area near Carbondale and retirement of gas-drilling leases there. The senator has posted the draft on his website and invited constituents to comment on it, in the hopes it can lead to common ground between drilling opponents and gas companies holding leases..." " (Aspen Daily News) (Colorado)- http://www.aspendailynews.com/section/home/154216
"Gas driller works on keeping Thompson Divide leases/Gas drilling company works on keeping leases: "...CARBONDALE — A second oil-and-gas company that leases public lands in the Thompson Divide area west of Carbondale has applied to consolidate its holdings into a unit, which would allow it to hold on to its leases beyond current expiration dates in 2013. Antero Resources submitted an application to the Bureau of Land Management to create the Wolf Springs Unit, according to David Boyd, spokesman for the agency's Northwest Colorado District. He said the office learned of the proposal last week from the BLM's state office..." " (The Aspen Times & Post Independent) (Colorado)- http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20120804/NEWS/120809935/1077 & http://www.postindependent.com/article/20120804/VALLEYNEWS/120809968/1083
"Colorado Land Board will net nearly $60 million from Weld County lease: "...The board said it has leased 5,638 acres of oil-and-gas rights to a subsidiary of Bonanza Creek Energy Inc., in an area known locally as the 70 Ranch property, which overlays the Niobrara formation. The agreement will bring nearly $60 million to the Land Board during a five-year period, funds that will benefit K-12 education in Colorado. The parcels were offered through a sealed-bid process. The winning bid from Bonanza Creek was selected in part because of the bonus price offered for the acreage but also because the company is operating on adjacent lands and has already developed infrastructure with access agreements in place, the Land Board said..." " (The Denver Post) (Colorado)- http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21228712/colorado-land-board-will-net-nearly-60-million & http://business-news.thestreet.com/denver-post/story/colorado-land-board-will-net-nearly-60-million-weld-county-lease/1 (See also "Company paying $60 million for energy rights" (Associated Press)- www.vcstar.com/news/2012/aug/03/company-paying-60-million-for-energy-rights/ , "Weld oil-gas lease expected to bring $60 million payments to schools" (Greeley Tribune)- http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/business/1809691-113/million-board-bonanza-creek & "Bonanza Creek wins major oil and gas lease in Weld County " (Denver Business Journal)- http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2012/08/03/bonanza-creek-wins-major-oil-and-gas.html?page=all )
"Drill rules under study: "...The Colorado Springs Planning Commission this week took its first look at local oil and gas rules proposed by city staff. The draft regulations outline how to fit oil and gas drilling into the city's codes and offered several options for handling issues such as zoning, water quality monitoring and review and approval for wells. A public hearing on the proposed rules is set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 16 at Colorado Springs City Hall, 107 N. Nevada Ave. City Council is set to begin its review in September with a possible vote in October..." " (Pueblo Chieftain) (Colorado)- www.chieftain.com/business/local/drill-rules-under-study/article_5051b7b6-ddd9-11e1-b436-001a4bcf887a.html
"Gas line rupture in San Bruno sparks safety fears: "...SAN BRUNO, California - Residents of San Bruno, a San Francisco suburb, have been reeling from the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) pipeline explosion that killed 8 people and destroyed 38 homes two years ago. Teddy Bernardo has since rebuilt the home he completely lost in that tragedy. Fear overcame him again when he learned Thursday that a 2-inch plastic gas pipe ruptured in the same area where the hillside inferno happened in 2010..." " (ABS-CBN News) (California)- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/08/04/12/gas-line-rupture-san-bruno-sparks-safety-fears (See also "California: Gas Pipe Breaks Near Site of Fatal Explosion" (The New York Times)- http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/03/us/california-gas-pipe-breaks-near-site-of-fatal-explosion.html )
"Gas company changes name to Hawaii Gas: "...HONOLULU (AP) — A Honolulu gas company has a new name and new logo. The Gas company is now Hawaii Gas. The company also announced Wednesday it has a new logo — a circular green flame meant to evoke a Hawaiian fishhook to reflect values of sustenance and environmental stewardship. In addition to traditional gas products, Hawaii Gas is producing renewable natural gas and hydrogen from agricultural feedstock. The company says it is also introducing natural gas brought to Hawaii in the form of liquefied natural gas in an attempt to reduce the state's dependence on imported petroleum..." " (Associated Press) (Hawaii)- http://thegardenisland.com/news/state-and-regional/gas-company-changes-name-to-hawaii-gas/article_4ccfd166-ecbf-56ec-8a2b-c004e7a96325.html
"New projects by chemical suppliers highlight growth of shale gas fracking: "...In the few years since the energy industry started to tap deposits in the Marcellus Shale Formation in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, U.S. natural gas reserves increased almost 30 per cent. The full impact remains to be seen but chemical suppliers are practically breaking their necks in the rush to tap into this new wellspring. Dow Chemical Co., Formosa Plastics Corp. USA, and Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP already have announced North American expansion plans; ExxonMobil Corp., meanwhile, is considering building two new polyethylene lines in Mont Belvieu, Tex., as well as a new ethane cracker in Baytown, Tex....Another project set to take off is an eight-kilometre Genesis pipeline from an existing St. Clair River, Ont. crossing that will deliver natural gas liquids, originating from the Marcellus Shale basin to Nova’s Corunna plant..." " (Canadian Plastics)- http://www.canplastics.com/news/new-projects-by-chemical-suppliers-highlight-growth-of-shale-gas-fracking/1001598202/
"Look North for pipeline route: NWT premier: "...The premier of the Northwest Territories suggests the Alberta government should consider looking North rather than west for a pipeline route to Asian markets. Premier Bob McLeod told CBC Radio’s The House on Saturday, “If we can’t go south, if we can’t go to Asia, if we can’t go to the United States, if we can’t go east, then we have to look at all of our options, which could include a northern route.” But, an aboriginal business leader in the Northwest Territories said that plan is full of holes..." " (Postmedia News) (Canada)- http://www.canada.com/sports/mma/Look+North+pipeline+route+premier/7043208/story.html
"Water conservation urged as drought hits B.C. Peace region: "...The B.C. Oil and Gas Commission also announced it is suspending all short-term water use permits from water bodies that have below-normal levels. Water is used in the fracking process to extract natural gas. The commission said it will still permit water withdrawals from the Williston and Dinosaur lakes, and five rivers — the Peace, Halfway, Pine, Sikanni and Muskwa — for the time being..." " (CBC News) (Canada)- http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/08/03/bc-peace-region-water-shortage.html
International:
"08-04-12 Natural Gas Daily Report" (The Carbon Capture Report)- http://gas.carboncapturereport.org/cgi-bin//dailyreport?DATE=2012-08-04
"Korea rushes to jump on shale gas development bandwagon : "...Korea National Oil Corp. will enter shale gas development by establishing a related company in the U.S. to avoid falling behind in the shale gas revolution. .." " (Audio, Donga) (Korea & United States)- http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2012080480908
"Sector knocked sideways : "...The War Room's reasoning has always been that almost all of the technologies needed to meet promised global emissions reductions requirements already exist. The challenge has been to match money to innovation. The popular assumption has been that the hoped-for energy breakthrough will occur in technologies such as solar photovoltaics, solar thermal, more efficient and offshore wind turbines, geothermal and wave power..." " (The Australian)- http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/sector-knocked-sideways/story-e6frg6z6-1226442473596
"Green group may not oppose gas fracking: "...Conservationists say they believe shale gas can be extracted safely in Western Australia, but only if tougher regulations are placed on the industry. .." " (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (Australia)- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-04/shale-gas/4177026
"Life's a gas until the well runs dry, says Terry Sweetman : "...However, there is growing disquiet that we might be shortsightedly selling off our futures, and it's not coming from the nostalgists and global conspiracy nutters. Corporate gas users are asking that 15 per cent of Queensland reserves be kept for domestic use, but the State Government (this one and the last) isn't really listening...The concerns were echoed by a bloke call James Fazzino, boss of Incitec Pivot, who recently said was it short-sighted that Australia was not leveraging its abundant gas resources for the greater national interest. "Australia," he said, "has naively allowed the unfettered export of this resource without regard to the immense opportunity lost in not retaining gas for value-adding."..." " (Opinion, The Courier-Mail) (Australia)- http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/lifes-a-gas-until-the-well-runs-dry/story-e6frerdf-1226442861233
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