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How Natural Gas is Formed: The Origins of Our Energy Source

True Natural Gas

It fuels electricity generation, heats buildings, and serves as a key ingredient in many everyday products. Some natural gas remains trapped in shale rock, requiring hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to release it. Natural gas is one of the most important energy sources powering homes, businesses, and industries worldwide.

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

Rextag

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. Production in the U.S. Halliburton A leader in fracking technologies, enabling the rapid rise of shale gas production.

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Five Lessons Learned from Executing Shale Drilling Transactions

The Energy Law Blog

Many oil and gas properties have (a) unconventional shale formations that may be exploited with horizontal wells and hydraulic fracturing and (b) conventional formations that may be exploited with traditional vertical wells. The Five Lessons 1. Take advantage of the geology. Take into account lease maintenance requirements.

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

The Energy Law Blog

And in Oregon ( HB 2488 ), the proposed legislation would require the state to make changes to land use planning goals to ensure environmental justice for disadvantaged communities.

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