Category: Natural Gas

Energy Companies Switch to Natural Gas

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 16, 2012

The government didn't see it coming. Climate scientists didn't see it coming. But CO2 emissions are dropping to the lowest level in 20 years...all because of natural gas.

Poland's Shale Well Shows High Gas Readings

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 14, 2012

BNK Petroleum's Poland Gapowo well is showing higher than expected gas levels.

Energy Sector Adds 3.6 Million U.S. Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 13, 2012

The shale boom has ramped up U.S. energy and manufacturing jobs.

Pittsburgh Experiences Shale-driven Rejuvenation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

Drilling may be banned in the city, but that doesn't mean it can't benefit from the Pennsylvania boom.

Fracturing is Thirsty

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 11, 2012

Unless we have more water, we can't supply the drinking water needs, the agricultural needs, and the drilling needs of the nation.

Marcellus to Top Shale Gas Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2012

The Marcellus shale could become the biggest shale gas producer in the country.

Alcoa to Supply Marcellus Shale Development

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 5, 2012

Aluminum company Alcoa Inc. is getting involved in the Marcellus shale drilling boom.

Enbridge Development on Hold After Spill

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 5, 2012

Enbridge's second major pipeline leak in two years caught regulators' attention and put the companies projects on hold.

Israel's Natural Gas Potential

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 2, 2012

Israel has trillions of cubic feet of natural gas, but risks are keeping it from development.

EPA Gives Fracturing the Green Light

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

As you probably already know, I love calling out celebrities when they self-righteously insert themselves into the political-environmental debate regarding oil and gas...

India Shale Block Auction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 1, 2012

India is auctioning off six shale blocks in the first phase of bidding, encouraging foreign participation.

Natural Gas Export Deals

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 31, 2012

As companies are eager to export their LNG, countries like Japan are scrambling to get in early.