Behind Veneer, Doubt on Future of Natural Gas
Doubts are being raised within the U.S. Department of Energy about the future of drilling for natural gas trapped in underground shale formations, The New York Times reports. The newspaper quotes...
View ArticleWyoming Wind and Coal Need Natural Gas Bridge
Natural gas could be Wyoming’s “bridge” to finally achieving some measure of “value added” industry here, according to some heavy-hitters in the state. By Justin Bleizeffer/WyoFile For more than 30...
View ArticleEncana Plans to Develop Massive New Gas Field
CHEYENNE — The largest natural gas producer in Wyoming is planning to develop a new, massive 4,200-well gas field west of Casper. Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc., announced the move Friday during a...
View ArticleWyoming Board Approves New Natural Gas Flaring Policy
CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s top elected officials on Thursday unanimously agreed oil and gas operators need an additional state sign-off before flaring, or burning off, natural gas vented from industry wells...
View ArticleNatural Gas Flaring Policy Set to Secure More Royalties on Wyoming Trust Lands
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Top state officials and education advocates say a new natural-gas flaring policy is a “step forward” to securing more royalties for minerals on state school trust lands. The Wyoming...
View ArticleRegional News — Colorado State University in Fort Collins Establishes Natural...
Natural Gas 101 at Colorado State University designed to give students an overview of important regional industry FORT COLLINS – Increased demand for natural gas and greater public interest in gas...
View ArticleUnsafe Ozone Level in Southwestern Wyoming as Gas Booms
Wyoming’s southwestern region was found to have an unsafe level of smog-causing ozone, a designation the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency linked to a boom in oil and gas drilling in the state. The...
View ArticleNatural Gas Increases are Diminishing Carbon Emissions
U.S. carbon dioxide emissions are falling. Why? New data by a governmental branch is saying that the switch from coal to unconventional forms of natural gas is the main reason, followed by an unusually...
View ArticleFour Injured During Fire at Gas Processing Plant
CASPER — Four contracted workers from Texas were injured in a flash fire at a southeastern Wyoming natural gas processing plant. The men work for AltairStrickland, a mechanical contracting firm based...
View ArticleReport Shows Coal, Natural Gas Remain Key Sources of Energy
A new report says that while oil is still king, coal and natural gas remain key global energy sources, particularly as fuel for electricity generation. The Worldwatch Institute, an independent research...
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