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Shale’s Environmental Impact: One Perspective
“Rigzone” reports that in spite of the indisputable benefits of the development of shale energy resources, a number of critics decry the associated environmental downsides. Even detractors grudgingly admit that shale development projects in 26 states have reversed the decline in domestic energy production, made the U. S. a significant oil producer, and a potential… Read More
Israel Future Force in Energy Market?
The May 6’th issue of “Rigzone” reports that Dr. Harold J. Vinegar, former Chief Scientist at Shell, contends that “The same qualities which made Israel’s high tech sector a global success story could lead its energy sector to similar success.” Dr. Vinegar is currently Chief Scientist at Israeli Energy Initiatives where he is involved in… Read More
Encana Sells East Texas Assets for $530 Million
“Rigzone” reports that Encana, Canada’s largest natural gas producer, is selling 90,000 net acres in Leon and Robertson counties, Texas. This is a continuation of what appears to be a trend for the industry in general, and Encana in particular, to divest gas assets in an effort to concentrate on liquids. In March Encana agreed… Read More
Eagle Ford Overview: Part III-The Players
Hart Energy, the publisher of “E & P” magazine recently released their “Eagle Ford Techbook” which includes an excellent article by Richard Mason entitled “The Eagle Ford Shale, Energy Titan of the Southwest”. I have posted, and will continue to do so, some of the information contained in the Techbook in general, and Mason’s article,… Read More
Controversy “Flares” in North Dakota
“Rigzone” reports that the North Dakota Industrial Commission is taking testimony this week regarding a proposal to cut back on the state’s rapidly expanding oil development and production as a means of limiting the amount of gas that is being flared. Virtually all oil wells produce a mixture of salt water, oil and natural gas… Read More
