Articles Tagged With 'Drilling'
Gas Drillers Plead Guilty to Felony Dumping Violations
Two men face possible prison time and steep fines for dumping wastewater into an abandoned oil well in Pennsylvania.
Congress Launches Investigation Into Gas Drilling Practices
A House committee is investigating potential environmental impacts from hydraulic fracturing, as two companies acknowledge using diesel-based fluids in their wells.
New Gas Drilling Rules, More Staff for Pennsylvania’s Environmental Agency
Pennsylvania is moving faster than other states to keep watch over natural gas production.
Pennsylvania’s Gas Wells Booming—But So Are Spills
Drilling in the Marcellus Shale is increasing in Pennsylvania, but companies are also being fined for more spills of toxic chemicals.
Stricter Rules for Oil and Gas Leasing on Federal Land
A new policy announced by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will require more detailed reviews of proposed leases than under the Bush administration.
Montana Gas and Oil Regulatory Actions on the Rise
An exception among drilling states, Montana is seeing a slow growth in wells but a big increase in enforcement.
Natural Gas Drilling: What We Don’t Know
The issues surrounding the production of natural gas are far less settled than the industry contends.
State Oil and Gas Regulators Are Spread Too Thin to Do Their Jobs
As the gas drilling industry has boomed nationwide, the number of inspectors looking for violations has not kept pace, with some wells going uninspected for years.
Drilling Wastewater Disposal Options in N.Y. Report Have Problems of Their Own
A New York report on drilling in the Marcellus Shale lists options for disposing of the wastewater, but the operators of those facilities say those options aren't feasible.
New York City Calls for Drilling Ban in Watershed, Rejects State Study
New York City officials have called for a ban on natural gas drilling within the city’s 2,000-square-mile upstate watershed.
Colorado Towns Take Extra Measures to Protect Their Water From Gas Drilling
With federal land opened for drilling, two wary communities helped to set the terms.
Underused Drilling Practices Could Avoid Pollution
Innovative industry solutions that may make it easier to exploit U.S. gas reserves with less water and air pollution have not played a prominent role in the national debate over how to drill safely.
Pa. Residents Sue Gas Driller for Contamination, Health Concerns
Dimock residents seek to stop Cabot Oil and Gas from drilling in the Marcellus Shale, and want a trust fund for medical treatments.
New Yorkers Tell State Enviro Department: ‘No Fracking Way’
Opponents of gas drilling in the New York City watershed speak out strongly at a hearing in Manhattan.
Is New York’s Marcellus Shale Too Hot to Handle?
Wastewater from gas drilling sites is found to be radioactive, leaving big questions about its treatment and disposal.
