June 2015

Barnett Shale water study: Caution ahead, for everyone

Industry said Barnett Shale research doesn’t establish link between fracking and water contamination A new study investigating groundwater contamination in the Barnett Shale illustrates why caution should be exercised when drawing conclusions from scientific studies. In this case, a University of Texas Arlington team led by Kevin Schug, the Shimadzu Distinguished Professor of Analytical Chemistry, published the peer-reviewed study, […]

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Environmentalists call for block of Long Beach fracking permits

Nine Long Beach fracking permits approved earlier this month LOS ANGELES – Environmentalists Tuesday called on Gov. Jerry Brown to halt plans for months of hydraulic fracturing in the waters off Southern California, warning that it could lead to chemical pollution or an oil spill. State regulators this month approved nine permits for operator Thums Long

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Seabrook Logistics will increase oil storage, pipelines in Houston area

$95 million Seabrook Logistics project already has commitment with major refiner Magellan Midstream Partners and LBC Tank Terminals are teaming up to create Seabrook Logistics, which will own and operate crude oil storage and pipeline infrastructure in the Houston Gulf Coast area. The two companies announced Monday that they have formed a 50/50 limited liability company Seabrook

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United Airlines invests $30M in aviation biofuel company

United Airlines negotiates long term supply agreement with Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will invest $30 million in Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc, a company that has developed a low-cost, sustainable aviation biofuel which converts municipal solid waste into aviation biofuel. “Investing in alternative fuels is not only good for the environment,

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Clean Water Act lawsuits launched by Texas, North Dakota

States, agencies claim Clean Water Act restricts private property rights, tangles owners in red tape The Environmental Protection Agency is facing several lawsuits over its new rule that gives federal agencies authority to protect some streams, tributaries and wetlands under the Clean Water Act. Thirteen states led by North Dakota filed a lawsuit Monday, as well as the

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NY fracking ban formalized, seven-year environmental, health review ends

NY fracking ban based on politics: drilling proponents New York formalized its ban on high-volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas on Monday, concluding a seven-year environmental and health review that drew a record number of public comments. “After years of exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the

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Pope Francis should get over his issues with technology

Heeding Pope Francis – and his environmental supporters – would drag the global economy backward A few weeks ago, Pope Francis released his climate change encyclical, in which he inveighed against the evils of the “technocratic paradigm,” and suddenly everyone’s a Luddite. History buffs will recall the Luddites as early 19th century English textile workers who

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Cheniere Energy ups export capacity with Sabine Pass LNG approval

DofE approves exports, Cheniere obtains new credit to finish Sabine Pass construction Houston-based Cheniere Energy and its Sabine Pass LNG facility now have a new export permit and $5.8 billion of new credit to forge ahead with the project. The Energy Department gave the go ahead Friday for Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC’s Expansion Project  to export LNG to countries that

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