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EPA Tightens Emission Regs for New Wells - But Gives Industry More Time to Comply

The new rules require drillers to capture emissions of certain air pollutants from new wells, but operators have been given more time to comply. The EPA says they can burn pollutants at the well head until the start of 2015.

19Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Longmont Sets a Middle Course on New
Oil and Gas Regs

The town’s City Council this week voted 6-1 to have its draft of oil and gas regulations prepared for an ordinance. The new rules set up both minimum and recommended standards. Companies can obtain faster approval for their drilling permits by adopting all the recommended standards.

19Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Survey: Expanded Drilling Fuels Higher Wages
for Oil and Gas Workers

On average, energy professionals reported a three percent increase in average compensation to $99,175 in 2011 from $96,588 the previous year. Those working on a rotational schedule earned more than $112,000 last year, a six percent increase from 2010.

18Apr2012 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
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Enterprise, Anadarko, and DCP Midstream to Jointly Develop New NGL Pipeline to Serve Colorado’s Denver-Julesburg Basin

The new Front Range Pipeline will help producers in the DJ Basin maximize the value of their NGL production by providing reliable takeaway capacity and market access to the Gulf Coast, the largest NGL market in the US.

12Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Poop-to-Power Biomass Gasification System Unveiled

Western Energy Alliance and Denver Zoo are partnering to support the zoo’s development of a biomass gasification system that converts human trash and animal waste into clean energy. And wait until you see the awesome new elephant exhibit!

11Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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In-Depth Report Examines Niobrara Shale to 2020

Niobrara Shale in the US, 2012 - Oil Shale Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 highlights the exploration potential of the regional energy play, including an understanding of the essential parameters for leasing in the states of Colorado and Wyoming.

9Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Loveland Ready Mix Goes Natural

Company buys seven concrete mixer trucks that run on natural gas. With diesel fuel prices rising, natural gas costs dropping dramatically and the EPA requiring cleaner-burning diesel engines, Loveland Ready Mix officials decided that the purchase would pay off financially.

9Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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State Agencies Set Public Meetings on
Oil and Gas Development

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission said the meetings will provide information about the regulatory roles of state agencies and existing regulations governing oil and gas development.

8Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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It’s What’s Inside That Counts —
A Green Approach to CNG Engine Lubrication

Universal Lubricants is a “closed loop” domestic manufacturer of recycled oil. It collects, re-refines, blends, packages and redistributes its own oil without ever losing guardianship within the chain-in an infinitely repeatable cycle. It’s latest product line targets natural gas vehicles.

4Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Weld County to Offer Free Well Water Testing
for Oil And Gas Activity

While the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission does similar testing for well water contamination, Weld County Commissioner Sean Conway said the availability of the instrument gives residents “another layer of security” as the industry continues to expand in Weld.

2Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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The Road Ahead: Oil and Gas Wave
in Weld County

It’s the kind of oil-driven economic activity and abundance that Greeley and Weld County hope to see in the years ahead. Thanks to the emerging boom in the Niobrara shale formation, the region already is seeing lower county property taxes, added employment, revitalized roads and additional funding for education.

2Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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New Magazine Examines Issues and Answers
for Niobrara Shale Development

RM Media Group, publishers of Colorado Energy News and Wyoming Energy News websites, have announced the launch of Niobrara Report, a bimonthly digital magazine aimed at emerging industry and policy issues and practices in this important energy region.

31Mar2012 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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Gunnison County Coal Mine Expansion Gets
Federal Go-Ahead

The lease for 786 acres of federal coal deposits at the Elk Creek Mine, near Somerset, was approved by the Interior Board of Land Appeals, according to a bureau release. WildEarth Guardians and the Sierra Club had challenged the BLM approval for the mind.

28Mar2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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