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U.S. LNG's Kingmaker Status Has an Expiration Date

OilPrice

Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, the United States was the world's largest importer of energy, guzzling down foreign oil and gas like a frat boy at a kegger. Thanks to the shale revolution and a penchant for hydraulic fracturing (fracking), the U.S. was staring down the barrel of energy scarcity.

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Expand Energy Drilled 5.6-Mile Lateral in the WV Utica in 5 Days

Marcellus Drilling News

Hart Energy reports that Expand Energy, formed by the combination of Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy, drilled a massive 5.6-mile The post Expand Energy Drilled 5.6-Mile The post Expand Energy Drilled 5.6-Mile Mile Lateral in the WV Utica in 5 Days first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News.

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States Challenge Attempted Federal Power Grab in Hydraulic Fracturing Issue

The Energy Law

Hinnigan On June 10, 2009, the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) reaffirmed its strong stance that the states remain best positioned to regulate the use of hydraulic fracturing for the production of oil and natural gas. For more information, go to [link]

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Louisiana’s New Twenty-Day Deadline for Hydraulic Fracturing Reporting Requirements

The Energy Law

Dicharry On July 20, 2013, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources amended its reporting and disclosure requirements for hydraulic fracturing stimulation operations. By Sarah Y. 1824 (July 20, 2013).

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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Weighs in on Hydraulic Fracturing and Subsurface Trespass

The Energy Law

In January of this year, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania tackled an issue that has been confronted by few other courts—whether the rule of capture precludes a claim for subsurface trespass due to hydraulic fracturing. [1] Southwestern operated several wells on the leased tract, several of which were hydraulically fractured.

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New Permit Requirements for Hydraulic Fracturing of the Haynesville Shale

The Energy Law

By Stephen Weigand The Shreveport Times reports that federal authorities have added additional permit requirements for companies who pump water from the Red River for hydraulic fracturing of the Haynesville Shale. The requirements were added after the U.S.

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Abundant U.S. Natural Gas Strong Driver For Domestic Investment

Energy Central

shale revolution is changing the energy picture in our country, but also impacting crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas supply and prices worldwide. The combination of horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing to unlock hydrocarbons from tight rock has made a huge impact.