Test Drilling For Shale-Gas To Begin In Walnut Cove
North Carolina is about to move one step closer to fracking. The N.C.
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Interior Department Issues New Fracking Rules For Federal Lands
The regulations, which go into effect in 90 days, establish safety measures for wells and for drilling companies to publicly disclose chemicals used in the process.
Excitement Over Mexico's Shale Fizzles As Reality Sets In
Mexico has opened up its oil and gas fields to foreign investors. But they're slow to enter, as low oil prices, drug violence and other challenges trump the lure of a vast and undeveloped shale bed.
Fracking Opponents Feel Police Pressure In Some Drilling Hotspots
Anti-fracking activists say they're being targeted by law enforcement agencies that work with the oil and gas industries to monitor threats to infrastructure.
With Quakes Spiking, Oil Industry Is Under The Microscope In Oklahoma
Oil is big business in Oklahoma, and the industry has been a boon for many cities here. But there are concerns that techniques used for extracting oil are behind a surge in temblors in the state.
Commission Approves NC Fracking Rules
A state panel has approved a comprehensive list of regulations for companies that want fracking permits to drill for and collect natural gas in North Carolina.
Scientists Track Down Serious Methane Leaks In Natural Gas Wells
Faulty gear and attempts to clear liquid from wells can release enough gas to power hundreds of homes, new research reveals. Scientists say finding the leaks is a first step to plugging them.
Environmentalists Critical Of Proposed NC Fracking Rules
North Carolina's fracking regulations are getting a final review this month by a state Rules Review Commission.
Voters In Texas City Approve Ban On Fracking
It's the first time a city in the energy-friendly state has voted to ban hydraulic fracturing. The vote in Denton is likely to face legal challenges.
It's Still Too Early For Tanking Oil Prices To Curb U.S. Drilling
The U.S. is now the world's largest oil producer, and some worry that falling prices could mean an industry slowdown. But with production costs also falling, drillers are unlikely to cut back soon.