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Sunday, June 05, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Marathon Oil purchases Eagle Ford Shale acreage in South Texas for $3.5B
The Eagle Ford Shale continues to be one of the hottest shale gas plays in the country. Check out the article below from PennEnergy.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
RIGZONE - Energy Bills Put 'Fracking' On Different Tracks
A Go SLOW or a HURRY UP Bill....Check out this article and decide for yourself.
RIGZONE - Energy Bills Put 'Fracking' On Different Tracks
RIGZONE - Energy Bills Put 'Fracking' On Different Tracks
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Most drilling-related legislation appears dead in Texas Legislature | Texas Legislature ...
Of the three dozen or so bills filed by Texas lawmakers this legislative session, it appears that only a few still have a chance at becoming law. Click the link below for the entire article
by Star-Telegram writer AMAN BATHEJA.
Most drilling-related legislation appears dead in Texas Legislature | Texas Legislature ...
by Star-Telegram writer AMAN BATHEJA.
Most drilling-related legislation appears dead in Texas Legislature | Texas Legislature ...
RIGZONE - Marcellus Shale Motherlode Brings World of Change
Natural gas exploration in the massive Marcellus Shale formation which stretches beneath Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky and Tennessee continues to transform the smaller communities in these areas into new "BOOMTOWNS".
RIGZONE - Marcellus Shale Motherlode Brings World of Change
RIGZONE - Marcellus Shale Motherlode Brings World of Change
Saturday, May 21, 2011
The Saving Grace of Unconventional Natural Gas.
Interesting article on the impact of new shale gas development in the long-term.
The Saving Grace of Unconventional Natural Gas.
The Saving Grace of Unconventional Natural Gas.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
What's next for Natural Gas in Texas?
Next up, is more development across Texas as natural gas companies produce more domestic natural gas to put to work for both the Texas and U.S. economy and clean energy future. In fact, thanks to further expansion and development, it is estimated that the Barnett Shale could produce a third of total U.S. gas supply by 2025. Newfound natural gas supplies in the area are expected to add one million years of employment and $100 billion to Texas' economy through 2015. Additionally, companies are now able to tap the vast resources of the Eagle Ford Shale - a wide geographic area stretching from the Mexican border in South Texas into East Texas. Although the Eagle Ford is a relatively new Texas shale play, figures suggest it may be one of the largest onshore oil and natural gas discoveries in the past half century - at least as large as the Barnett Shale, and maybe even larger.
Next up, is more development across Texas as natural gas companies produce more domestic natural gas to put to work for both the Texas and U.S. economy and clean energy future. In fact, thanks to further expansion and development, it is estimated that the Barnett Shale could produce a third of total U.S. gas supply by 2025. Newfound natural gas supplies in the area are expected to add one million years of employment and $100 billion to Texas' economy through 2015. Additionally, companies are now able to tap the vast resources of the Eagle Ford Shale - a wide geographic area stretching from the Mexican border in South Texas into East Texas. Although the Eagle Ford is a relatively new Texas shale play, figures suggest it may be one of the largest onshore oil and natural gas discoveries in the past half century - at least as large as the Barnett Shale, and maybe even larger.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Barnett Shale: UT-Austin doing major "fracking" study
Quote from the article:
"What we're trying to do is separate fact from fiction," said Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, director of the Energy Institute, in a statement accompanying today's announcement. "Unlocking huge reserves of natural gas could be vital to our nation's energy security. If proven to be safe and environmentally benign, (fracking) could unleash a bountiful supply of domestic energy for generations, if not centuries, to come."
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Monday, May 02, 2011
OLD NARO Message Board Posts Found and Released for Viewing
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| Hat's off to NARO for retrieving and posting the old NARO forum posts through 2007. Also, a tip of the hat to Agelio Networks for donating the web hosting for those posts. Those posts can be accessed by clicking HERE. |
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Barnett Shale: Quicksilver's Somervell gas wells draw buzz
A rather interesting article that may redefine some of the outer areas of the Barnett Shale.
Barnett Shale: Quicksilver's Somervell gas wells draw buzz
Barnett Shale: Quicksilver's Somervell gas wells draw buzz
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
RIGZONE - And the Winner Is... The Haynesville
Of the sixteen major parishes and counties that cover the Haynesville, half of the drilling is currently occurring in three counties: De Soto (54 rigs), Sabine (20 rigs), and Red River (15 rigs). Other counties and parishes with active rigs are: Bienville (8 rigs), Bossier (9 rigs), Caddo (14 rigs), Harrison (7 rigs), Nacogdoches (12 rigs), Panola (6 rigs), Rusk (4 rigs), San Augustine (14 rigs), and Shelby (9 rigs). (info courtesy RIGZONE)
Friday, April 22, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Carcinogens injected into gas wells, report says - US news - Environment - msnbc.com
The Controversial Process known as hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) rages on.
Carcinogens injected into gas wells, report says - US news - Environment - msnbc.com
Carcinogens injected into gas wells, report says - US news - Environment - msnbc.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Obama embraces natural gas vehicles, with reservations | Dallas-Fort Worth Business News - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News
To Drill, or NOT to Drill....Is that really the question?
It's a downright FRACKING dilemma!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
ENERGY REPORT: Crude Closes Up; Natural Gas Down
May natural gas, the new front month, extended its sell off to a second consecutive session after it closed lower by 3.6% to $4.27 per MMBtu. Forecasts for warmer weather, coupled with profit taking from its ~10% rally in the month of March, pressured prices. May crude oil ended higher by 0.8% to $104.79 per barrel.
Praise God and Chesapeake - Can You Say AMEN!
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| Royalty owners in Shreveport, LA that started receiving their Haynesville Shale royalty checks express thanks to Chesapeake. (Photo courtesy of NaturalgasPA.com) |
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
With abundant availability of natural gas, the time for drilling has come | Mitchell Schnu...
In spite of continued controversy over natural gas exploration methods, the drill bits continue to turn.
With abundant availability of natural gas, the time for drilling has come | Mitchell Schnu...
With abundant availability of natural gas, the time for drilling has come | Mitchell Schnu...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Reining in the Barnett Shale rush to drill | Editorials | Fort Worth, Arlington, Northeast Ta...
Editorial comments on the rush to Drill Baby, Drill!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Haynesville might be U.S.' largest No. 1 gas-producing shale | Barnett Shale | Dallas Bu...
Shale gas production competition rages on!
According to the EIA website (U.S. Energy Information Administration), the Haynesville Shale of East Texas and Northwest Louisiana has surpassed the North Texas Barnett Shale as the leading shale gas producer in the United Sates. However it's still a close race.
Will I stop covering the Barnett Shale? Hardly! I believe that shale gas production will continue to dominate the energy scene in all areas for years to come.
Rule changes for drilling permits would continue practice of no-perforation zones in Barnett Sha...
Ever hear of a "No Perforation Zone" (NPZ)?
Check out the article below for a quick course on the subject.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
State regulators say driller not source of Parker County water contamination | Barnett Sha...
Range Resources notched a major victory today with a favorable decision by the Texas Railroad Commission. Today's decision follows an ongoing debate over the EPA's "emergency order" on December 7th holding Range responsible for the methane contamination of two Parker county water wells.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Warren Buffett's BNSF RR - Another Winning Investment
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| Last week, Fort Worth-based BNSF railroad reported a 20 percent increase in 2010 revenue and a 38 percent gain in operating income, topping $4.5 billion. That's the most profitable year in the company's long history. Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/03/04/2897828/bnsf-is-a-success-story-just-ask.html#ixzz1Fr8snLYK |
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| A seemingly never ending Burlington Northern freight train heads south out of Rio Vista, TX. |
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Natural gas producers locking in prices | Barnett Shale | Dallas Business, Texas Busines...
As natural gas prices continue to drop producers see little prospect for a near term rebound. Drillers have hedged gas production for 2011 in anticipation of further declines.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Arkansas Is Shaking: 50+ Earthquakes In Past Week; 700+ In Last Six Months : The Two-Way : NPR
Theorists are examining two possibilities for the ongoing earthquakes. The "Guy Swarm", a series of mild earthquakes that have been occurring periodically since 2009, or possibly natural gas exploration taking place in the Fayetteville Shale, a prolific geological formation in north central Arkansas. Click the link below for the entire article.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Two gas well pad sites in Fort Worth exceed pollution limits | Barnett Shale | Dallas Bu...
Excerpt from the article: "In all, 169 samples were collected between September and October, and more than 15,000 concentrations were measured.
In the point source testing of 66 active well sites, 31 had no detectable emissions, and of those that did, only the two sites were above minimum thresholds set by the EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
More detailed analysis of over 100 sites is pending, Gange said.
Seven active compressor sites and one gas-processing plant tested were also below minimum standards."
Sunday, February 13, 2011
EPA's "Yee Haw" moment in Texas
Just the facts ma'am.....
Sworn statements from key players involved in controversial EPA order shed new light on how it all went down, and why it shouldn’t have
Check out the entire Energy In Depth article by clicking the following link.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
No Credible Evidence Supports EPA Order Against Range
Mounting Evidence Raises Serious Questions about EPA’s Actions and Motives
By Gene Powell, Publisher/Editor – Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter©
In depth research conducted by the Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter finds some interesting revelations regarding water wells drilled 5 years prior to gas exploration in the Barnett Shale. These are the same water wells in which the EPA has targeted Range Resources with charges of methane contamination. The entire article (courtesy of the Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter) can be read by clicking the following direct link to the Adobe Acrobat file.
2-11-2011 No Credible Evidence Supports EPA Order Against Range
By Gene Powell, Publisher/Editor – Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter©
In depth research conducted by the Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter finds some interesting revelations regarding water wells drilled 5 years prior to gas exploration in the Barnett Shale. These are the same water wells in which the EPA has targeted Range Resources with charges of methane contamination. The entire article (courtesy of the Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter) can be read by clicking the following direct link to the Adobe Acrobat file.
2-11-2011 No Credible Evidence Supports EPA Order Against Range
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
New drilling method opens vast oil fields in US - Yahoo! News
The process used in Shale gas recovery has opened up the door to new production methods for crude oil in large fields across the U.S. The AP link to this story can be accessed below.
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