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1/4 Century: What Was the Oil and Gas Industry Like in the Early 2000s? Part 2

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In the first part of this series, we explored the massive pipeline projects that crisscrossed the U.S., Whispers of Greatness: Early exploration hinted at untapped reserves that could change the game. By 2005, analysts predicted the Bakken contained 4.3 billion in profit in 2005, the highest ever recorded by a corporation.

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You Cannot Just Read the Regulations to Understand Stormwater Permitting for Oil and Gas Activities!

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To understand the stormwater permit requirements for oil and gas activities, you need to review not only the regulations that remain in force, but also the Clean Water Act as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. CWA §402(l)(2). EPA subsequently issued regulations implementing this exemption. 40 CFR §122.26(c)(1)(iii). c)(1)(iii).

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Ninth Circuit Vacates EPA Rule Excepting Oil and Gas Construction Discharges from NPDES Permitting

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The Decision EPA’s final rule implemented an amendment to the Clean Water Act’s definition of "oil and gas exploration and production" that was contained in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

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Expand Energy: From Chesapeake’s Fall to America’s Top Natural Gas Producer

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Before it was Expand Energy, the largest natural gas-weighted exploration and production company in the U.S., 2005 A Major U.S. They cite the companys strong, complementary acreage and extensive inventory, which could provide more than 15 years of steady production and robust cash returns. From Bankruptcy to #1!