Utica shale: Quarterly production reports show boom
Horizontal wells produced more gas in three months than all Ohio wells produced in 2012.
Research shows residual hydraulic fracturing water no risk to groundwater
Hydraulic fracturing, fracking or hydrofracturing, raises many concerns about potential environmental impacts, especially water contamination.
Oil and gas permitting activity picking up in Ohio
Ohio issued 76 unconventional well permits so far this year and Pennsylvania, 196, a sign production is continuing on a steady pace (and definitely above last year's levels).
A record? Ohio well’s horizontal leg stretches 19,300 feet
Eclipse Resources Corporation successfully drilled its newest record-setting “super-lateral” well, the Great Scott 3H in less than 17 days. The Ohio well had a total measured depth of 27,400 feet and lateral extension of 19,300 feet.
Pennsylvania: Municipalities say Marcellus shale impact fee legislation overreaching
••• As of the afternoon of April 11, Attorney John Smith who is representing some of the townships that filed the lawsuit, an injunction...
Oil and gas downturn may not be all bad
The oil and gas slow down in the United States may provide the chance to get ready for the next boom in the shale region.
Oil and gas drilling permits remain strong in Ohio, Pa.
Oil and gas drilling in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays of western Pennsylvania and southeastern Ohio is coming back to life as more infrastructure goes on line.
Energy outlook: U.S. dependence on imported oil to wane in coming years
WASHINGTON -- The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 released Jan. 23 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration presents updated projections for U.S. energy markets through 2035.
Test before they drill that shale well
Pre-drill water quality data demonstrates the importance of private water supply testing
Insiders: U.S. energy independence not reality until 2030 (if ever)
Many energy executives see the U.S. not reaching energy independence until 2030.
