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Natural Gas Making an Impact Through Statewide Projects

Marcellus Shale Coalition

Funded entirely by Pennsylvanias impact tax on natural gas development, the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is awarding $16 million in grants to fund 148 new projects across the state, Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced. Since 2012, impact fees have provided more than $2.7

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Natural Gas Kept Colorado Warm, Now Gov. Polis Wants to Abandon It For Intermittent Power

Energy Central

When a January cold snap kept highs across Colorado in the teens, Coloradans were grateful for natural gas to keep their homes and businesses warm and well lit. Jared Polis has turned on natural gas, calling it “unreliable,” and arguing that the state should invest heavily in intermittent renewable energy.

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From ‘dirty secret’ to federally funded: Orphaned wells are finally getting the attention they need

Underground Vision Technologies

Orphaned wells are oil or natural gas wells that have been abandoned by companies for one reason or another. Like a straw stuck into a juice box, these wells have been left open, many for decades, and are leaking toxins, like methane gas, into the environment. SHELBY, Mt.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1]

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Oil and Gas 2025: How Will Companies Navigate a Year of Transformation—and Why It Affects Everyone?

Rextag

NATURAL GAS: THE HAYNESVILLE LEADS, APPALACHIA LAGS Natural gas remains a growth engine, particularly in the Haynesville Shale , which benefits from its proximity to expanding LNG export terminals. MMBtu, improving the outlook for natural gas-focused plays. Currently, at $2.75/MMBtu,

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BP’s Big U-Turn: Why Is the Energy Giant Returning to Oil and Gas? Shell, Equinor, and Exxon Are Making the Same

Rextag

Expanding Oil and Gas Operations BP is doubling down on fossil fuel projects with a focus on: Exploration and Drilling BP will expand operations in key regions, including the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, and the Middle East. Higher margins from oil and gas sales improve BPs ability to deliver strong cash flow growth.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1]

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