April 2015

Fracking, disposal wells are inducing earthquakes, but caution advised

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Much more study needs to be done about relationship between oil and gas activities and earthquakes Recent Canadian experience may be instructive for American states worried about earthquakes caused by hydraulic fracturing and waste water disposal wells, as reported in a new study from the Geological Survey. Both Alberta, home of the Canadian oil and gas industry,

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American oil production to continue rising, imports to drop – EIA

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American oil production – USA a net petroleum importer through 2040 In its recently released Annual Energy Outlook 2015, the Energy Information Administration expects American oil production to rise through 2020 as oil prices recover from their steep decline, reducing net petroleum (crude oil and petroleum products) imports. AEO 2015 explores the effects of domestic American oil production under

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Noble Energy agrees to Denver area air-pollution violation settlement

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Noble Energy settlement could cost $73.5 million Large oil and gas driller Noble Energy has agreed to a settlement over alleged air-pollution violations north of Denver, a deal federal officials say could cost the company up to $73.5 million. The proposed deal, filed in federal court Wednesday, comes after regulators found the Houston-based company’s oil

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Texas earthquakes linked to gas wells, wastewater injection

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Texas earthquakes recorded on previously inactive fault lines With real-time monitors, scientists have linked a swarm of small Texas earthquakes west of Fort Worth to nearby natural gas wells and wastewater injection. In 84 days from November 2013 to January 2014, the area around Azle, Texas, shook with 27 magnitude 2 or greater earthquakes, while scientists

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