Hydraulic fracturing
Meeting Of Md. Gas Drilling Panel Postponed
State officials have postponed a meeting of a panel studying natural gas drilling plans in western Maryland.
Md. Bills To Ban Or Delay Gas Drilling Are Dead
Maryland lawmakers seeking to block the gas drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing have struck out in the General Assembly.
Bill Introduced To Put A Moratorium On Fracking
Bills have been introduced in the House and Senate calling for a state moratorium on the natural gas drilling technique called fracking until studies are completed on its impact.
Gas Drilling Panel May Require Pollution Insurance
A state panel that is devising rules for hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in western Maryland may require drillers to have pollution insurance.
EPA Official Hopeful On Gas Drilling Study
A top official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is optimistic that a project examining natural gas hydraulic fracturing and drinking water will provide comprehensive guidelines to help scientists and the public identify the key issues.
Toxic Release Reports Sought For Oil, Gas Drilling
Environmental groups say they are asking the federal Environmental Protection Agency to require toxic chemical release reporting for the oil and gas industry.
Md. Gas Drilling Panel Discussing Best Practices
A state panel studying prospects for hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in western Maryland is trying to pinpoint the best practices used elsewhere.
Gas Drilling Panel Meeting In Western Md.
A panel studying the impact of natural gas drilling in western Maryland is holding a meeting to update residents on its work.
Md. Firm, Railway To Store Drilling Sand In Texas
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. says it’s partnering with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad to bring large amounts of sand to South Texas for use in hydraulic fracturing of the Eagle Ford shale.
Md. Gas Drilling Panel’s Report Deadline Extended
A panel studying the impact of natural gas drilling in western Maryland is getting more time to produce its second set of recommendations.
Commission Seeks Extension On Md. Drilling Study
Members of a commission studying hydraulic fracturing, a method of natural gas drilling, in western Maryland say they need more time to complete a best practices study.
Without Funding, Md. Fracking Could Face Delay
Failure to pass legislation that would have forced energy companies to fund gas drilling studies could mean more delays for those wanting to tap in the natural gas lurking in western Maryland.
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