Oil & Gas
More Wrangling Over the Roan Plateau
With comments coming in on a revised BLM study for fossil fuel development on Colorado’s Roan Plateau, it’s clear that there’s little common ground between the energy industry and conservation groups.
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Leak Near West Slope Plant Highlights Pipeline Problems
Authorities are investigating after construction crews discovered a problem with a liquid gas pipeline that allowed a carcinogen to seep into the ground near a large creek that feeds into the Colorado River. The leak near an energy plant in Western Colorado was discovered largely by accident, even though several state and federal agencies are charged with
monitoring gas pipelines in the state.
Debate Shows Some Common Ground, Many Differences on Fracking Regulation
The lunchtime debate at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law highlighted some of the conflicting views about the appropriate roles of local and state regulation, as well as larger questions about energy policies.
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Governor Defends Colorado Drilling Regulations
During Debate
Hickenlooper defended the state’s authority over local communities in regulating oil and gas drilling Monday during a debate that echoed the battle unfolding in lawsuits and legislation.
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Higher Drilling Fines a Step Closer
The House Finance Committee voted 7-5 to increase the drilling fines from a maximum $1,000 a day to a maximum $15,000 a day. The Democratic sponsor of the fine hike says Colorado’s 1955 fine schedule leaves the state far behind fellow energy-producing states.
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Noble Energy to Build $45 Million Gas Plant in Weld County
The company says construction of the LNG plant is part of its strategy to reduce emissions and improve the environment where it operates.Once operational in 2014, natural gas produced by the facility will replace high-polluting diesel fuel used in Noble and other producers’ equipment operations.
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Natural Gas Driving Change at Denver Auto Show
Among the vehicles ANGA will display at the show, being held at the Colorado Convention Center, will be a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and Tahoe and a Honda Civic. Natural gas vehicles also will participate in the Green Car Parade at the Colorado State Capitol on Sunday, March 17.
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Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Address Pollution From Fracking Operations
Sponsors say the BREATHE Act would close a loophole in the Clean Air Act that currently allows the oil and gas industry to release large amounts of dangerous pollution into the air, and lists hydrogen sulfide as a hazardous air pollutant.
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The Niobrara Shale Drives State Oil Production
to 50-Year High
The 48 million barrels-level hasn’t been seen since 1960, according to state data, and its thanks mainly to the bounty being pulled from the Niobrara. “The Niobrara is the King Kong,” said Pete Stark, vice president for industrial relations at IHS, a Denver consulting firm that tracks energy.
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Hickenlooper Says State Willing to Compromise
on Fracking Ban
On Wednesday, Hickenlooper spoke to The Coloradoan and said that the state would be willing to compromise with cities looking to ban fracking, rather than sue them, if the cities can compensate mineral rights owners.
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Fracking Ban Approved by Fort Collins
City Council
Ignoring warnings from the governor and other state officials, the Fort Collins City Council on Tuesday night banned fracking within city limits; a move nearly certain to bring legal action from the state, as well as the Colorado Oil and Gas Association.
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Court Ruling Requires BLM to Name Companies Nominating Public Land for Oil and Gas Leasing
In a ruling that could fundamentally shake up the way federal officials run leases for fossil fuel extraction on public lands, Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch this week said the Bureau of Land Management must reveal the identity of companies nominating parcels for the leasing process.
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COGCC Labels New Rule “Trendsetting”
for Drilling Impacts
Colorado regulators say the comprehensive new rules combine stringent protective measures, expanded notice and outreach to local communities and heightened distances between drilling and dwellings to further distinguish Colorado as a pacesetter nationally for
model regulation of oil and gas development.
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Assessing Oil and Gas Influence on State Politics – Two Views
A left-leaning watchdog group released a report late last week that contends the oil and gas industry exerts an outsized influence on Colorado politics, and generous political spending might be the reason. Colorado Ethics Watch does not accuse the oil and gas industry of wrongdoing, but does suggest it benefits from spending so freely to influence politicians.
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