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

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Thanks to the shale revolution and a penchant for hydraulic fracturing (fracking), the U.S. has transformed from energy junkie to pusher, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its hottest commodity. Natural gas production was declining, and The Shale Gale: A Brief History In the early 2000s, the U.S.

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

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Natural gas is one of the most important energy sources powering homes, businesses, and industries worldwide. But have you ever wondered how natural gas is formed? The Role of Temperature in Gas Formation The temperature at which these hydrocarbons formed determined whether oil or natural gas would be produced.

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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.

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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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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] 2] Both the trial court and the appellate court awarded damages to the plaintiffs for the gas drained.

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EPA Issues New Air Regulations for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry

The Energy Law

By Stephen Wiegand On April 17, 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for natural gas wells that are hydraulically fractured.

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EPA Proposes Modifications to Oil & Gas Air Pollution Standards

The Energy Law

Moreno: On August 23, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that significantly expands the applicable air emissions standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. The new Subpart OOOO would include operational standards for completions of hydraulically-fractured gas wells.

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