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Fracking Will Not Be a Focus of the 2016 Democratic Presidential Campaign

Posted by admin on  July 18, 2016
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Category: Industry News
In spite of the undeniable momentum that his campaign had at times, perhaps it was inevitable that party favorite Hillary Clinton would top Bernie Sanders and take the Democratic nomination for President. As the Sanders’ campaign finally accepted defeat, though, surrender — and Sanders’ highly valuable endorsement of Clinton — would come with a few caveats. In order to get the Democratic Party somewhat healed and ready for a Trump-Clinton face-off, Clinton’s campaign was forced

Anti-Fracking Proponents Voice Concern Over Recent DNR Results

Posted by admin on  July 11, 2016
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One of the many ways that foes of hydraulic fracturing attempt to turn the tide of public interest against the industry is to strike at the industries that help fuel fracking projects. Which brings us to Wisconsin, which has been called the Saudi Arabia of sand, because of its incredible wealth of the product. While the industrial sand business is more than 100 years old, extracting sand for the hydraulic fracturing has brought the industry

Fracking Innovations Ease Environmental Concerns

Posted by admin on  July 6, 2016
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Category: Industry News
“For an industry that is driven by innovation, the advent of horizontal and directional drilling paired with hydraulic fracturing has heralded an era of new beginnings and dramatically reduced operational footprint,” says new research collected by the Western Energy Alliance. “Companies are now able to do more with less, minimizing impacts on species and the landscapes they depend upon. Wildlife is truly gaining ground.” Despite the naysaying from critics of hydraulic fracturing, the oil and

What Does BREXIT Mean For the Oil and Gas Industry?

Posted by admin on  July 5, 2016
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Category: Industry News
For weeks now, the top story across the globe has been the United Kingdom’s controversial exit from the European Union. The vote, dubbed BREXIT, has rippled across the entire globe as the economy and the geo-political makeup of the world have suddenly shifted. While the dust settles over one of the biggest political firestorms in recent memories, the landmark vote will have short and long term implications for everyone across the globe. The oil and

Natural Gas Industry Aids Colorado Air Toxin Inspection

Posted by admin on  June 27, 2016
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After two years and several million dollars, Colorado State University has released the findings of an unprecedented air emissions study conducted at sites throughout Colorado. By all accounts, this potentially industry-rattling study would not have been possible without the assistance of the oil and gas industry itself. On June 14, Garfield County issued a press release announcing the completion of a three-year study entitled, “Characterizing Air Emissions from Natural Gas Drilling and Well Completion Operations