Water wars in the western US and around the world are predicted with increasing frequency as climate fears grow, debilitating droughts persist and human population growth climbs steadily higher. Concerns about fresh water supplies coming under pressure and the increasing cost of supplying fresh water to people, crops and livestock seem to grow more urgent… Keep reading →
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NY Court of Appeals to Hear Lawsuits Challenging Hydraulic Fracturing Ban
By Energy Solutions ForumNY Court of Appeals will decide whether state municipalities can use local zoning laws to ban hydraulic fracturing. Extent of Marcellus Shale Formation in NY State (Syracuse) On August 29, 2013, the Albany Court of Appeals announced its decision to consider two lawsuits challenging the authority of New York (NY) State municipalities to enact local… Keep reading →
Some of the world’s leading oil field service companies are accused of anticompetitive behavior in which the firms allegedly colluded to manipulate the hydraulic fracturing services market. The companies face a class action lawsuit under the Sherman Antitrust Act. “The class action complaint alleges that major oilfield services companies conspired to manipulate the market for… Keep reading →
Chesapeake is giving up its leases in New York state. “The decision, expected to be finalized next week, is a sign of energy firms’ growing frustration over operating in the Empire State, where most drilling is on hold, and also an indication of how Chesapeake is reining in spending after years of aggressive acreage buying… Keep reading →
The Atlantic has published a six-video series in an attempt to shed light on how the US produces and uses energy. The written overview pieces are sort of light on the more technical aspects of production and consumption, but one of them links to a really nice infographic over at Grist, which was put together by the… Keep reading →
Perforating unconventional oil & gas wells as part of the hydraulic fracturing process uses armor-piercing charges, Senior Petroleum Engineer for Wagner & Brown Billy Harris told the audience yesterday at the USAEE/IAEE North American Conference in Anchorage, Alaska. Given the powerful nature of the explosives, some countries have strict regulations controlling their use. “Perf guns… Keep reading →
As the developed world enjoys an energy production renaissance, developing countries – particularly in Asia – look to lead global energy consumption growth and are expected to burn lots of coal along the way. The US Energy Information Administration Thursday released its International Energy Outlook that forecasts energy balances and consumption trends out to 2040.… Keep reading →
Phelim McAleer: “He’s a very skillful filmmaker,” referring to Josh Fox, of “Gasland” and “Gasland 2” fame. “He’s one of the most trusted scientists in America at the moment, even though he has zero qualifications. I don’t accept that, but a lot of Americans do.” McAleer is a free-market conservative and creator of “Frack Nation,”… Keep reading →
Fracking Hysteria (Op-Ed)
By Michael LynchOpposition to hydraulic fracturing of shales has become ‘hip’, embraced by students, long-time activists and the usual Hollywood suspects. Unfortunately, this generates a lot more noise than signal, as claims ranging from false to outrageous get the most attention. Politicians regularly respond to hysteria, but frequently with gestures and profound announcements of concern, and only… Keep reading →