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New study fails to link drilling and water contamination in West Texas

“Groundwater testing is a complex process, and deriving concrete results from a very limited set of samples is not just difficult; it’s arguably inappropriate” This week, researchers at University of Texas – Arlington (UTA) released a new study that suggests drilling may be impacting water quality in West Texas’ Cline Shale region. But the data […]

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Opinion: Ensuring US offshore oil/gas production is safest in the world

Industry’s commitment to safety standards ensures US oil/gas production will grow while keeping workers, environment safe By Barry Russell, Randall Luthi, and Nikki Martin The U.S. oil and natural gas industry is made up of a wide array of companies and individuals. From small to large exploration and production companies to geologists and engineers, the

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Opinion: Colorado senate rejects anti-business bills

“Colorado has a long history of working together at all levels of government in support of energy development and economic growth.” Colorado Petroleum Council Executive Director Tracee Bentley is applauding the Senate Agricultural, Natural Resources and Energy Committee for recognizing the detrimental economic impacts two bills (HB1310 and HB1430) could have on Colorado. “Rejecting bills

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API: Key moment for next decade of US affordable energy, leadership

Department of Interior should promote development of Arctic, Gulf of Mexico as core components of 5-year program WASHINGTON – The API called on the Obama Administration to maintain and promote US oil and natural gas development through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) 2017-2022 offshore program, API Group Director of Upstream and Industry Operations

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Critics charge New York rejection of Constitution Pipeline based on politics

Constitution Pipeline says denial of water-quality certificate was political and it will not give up on the project WASHINGTON–Constitution Pipeline Company, announced that it remains steadfastly committed to pursuing the federally-approved energy infrastructure project, despite the recent decision by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for

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US consumers oppose new energy rule, says lobby group

CEA concerned rule will drive up costs in already difficult market for energy producers, causing reduction in production More than 38,000 U.S. consumers are speaking out in support of robust energy production, says the Consumer Energy Alliance, whose members have submitted letters to the Bureau of Land Management ahead of the April 22 deadline for comments on the proposed Waste

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New EIA data reveal flaws in report used to justify EPA methane rules

 According to EPA data, heavier reliance on renewables could result in natural gas prices at least 12% lower than EPA’s base case The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) short-term energy outlook further demonstrates how misleading the study used by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to justify costly methane

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Crownquest Operating uses EndurAlloy™ to cut Permian Basin operating costs

“It worked out really well for us. I think it’s a great product that everybody should be using.” – Kuhnert Low oil prices are forcing Permian Basin oil companies to cut costs wherever possible, including reducing work overs caused by tubing failures. Midland-based Crownquest Operating LLC says installing EndurAlloy™ in high wear spots in the tubing string has

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