Last Friday, a four judge panel of a New York appeals court upheld two local zoning laws that prohibit activities related to oil and gas exploration and development, including hydraulic fracturing. The decisions in Norse Energy Corp. USA v. Town of Dryden and Cooperstown Holstein Corp. v. Town of Middlefield mark the first appellate ruling… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Uncategorized RSS FeedColumbus Conference Addresses Ohio Shale Gas Downstream Opportunities
Posted in UncategorizedOhio’s large shale resources provide substantial opportunities for companies interested in capitalizing on the state’s dive into shale development. On October 31, industry experts gathered at the Advanced Energy B2B Expo in Columbus, Ohio to discuss the many downstream opportunities becoming available to businesses, particularly as to the chemical & polymer industry. David Mustine, Managing… Continue Reading
Recent Studies Unclear As To Hydraulic Fracturing’s Impact on Seismic Activity
Posted in Ohio DNR, UncategorizedSeveral recently-released studies have examined whether any link exists between hydraulic fracturing activities and recent seismological events. Rather than shaking up common industry understandings, these studies create confusing rumblings from media outlets reporting on the studies. These incomplete media reports create needless confusion as to the tenuous link between hydraulic fracturing operations and seismic activity. … Continue Reading