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Fracking Scores with Two Colorado Supreme Court Opinions

The Energy Law

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is a hotly debated topic in many states. In March 2016, the Louisiana First Circuit recognized the preemptive authority of state law to regulate and permit fracking. Colorado Oil and Gas Association , 2016 CO 29, P. City of Longmont v. Oil and Gas Ass’n , 16 CO 28 (Colo. In 2014, St.

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Unlocking the power of data for sustainable water management with AWS

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

The importance of water efficiency: Water is a vital resource that underpins virtually every aspect of modern society, from energy production and agriculture to manufacturing and domestic use. Similarly, hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas sector requires significant water volumes. In the U.S. trillion gallons of water.

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Environmental Groups File Suit to Compel EPA to Review and Revise Oil and Gas Waste Regulations

The Energy Law

On May 4, 2016, environmental groups sued the U.S. According to the complaint, the harm allegedly includes the “potential carcinogenic effects of hydraulic fracturing flowback water” and the “increasing earthquakes” allegedly linked to injection wells used for oil and gas wastewater disposal.

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