Western Slope
Regional Update: WEA Study Cites Lost Benefits From Delayed Utah, Wyoming Projects
Outstanding projects delayed for more than three years in the two states represent 22,835 proposed wells, or about 1,631 wells/year, the study said. “Federal government delays to these projects are preventing the creation of 64,805 jobs,
$4.3 billion in wages, and $14.9 billion in economic impact every year,” it said.
Colorado to Participate in Air Quality Studies of
Oil And Gas Fields
The problem, say researchers, is the lack of sufficient data available to know exactly what chemical emissions are being emitted from the fields and how they are dispersing. The oil and gas industry is supporting the new sampling study, said Kathleen Sgamma, a vice president with the Denver-based Western Energy Alliance trade group.
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In the Field: Colorado Acrylic Manufacturer Goes Solar
The 100 kilowatt photovoltaic system ties into the traditional power grid. All solar power generated gets distributed throughout the building with any surplus solar polar sold
back to the power company. It’s a win-win for Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Hickenlooper Joins Other Governors in Push for More Natural Gas Vehicles
Hickenlooper said the Governor’s Energy Office will work with the Colorado Municipal League to encourage municipalities in the state to participate
in a multi-state agreement to increase natural-gas vehicles in their fleets.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Regional Update — Wyoming Groups Sue Over
Fracking Fluids
Since Wyoming adopted regulations that require well operators to disclose identities of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, the Commission has approved some 50 chemical secrecy requests by Halliburton and other service companies.
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Regional “Main Street” Program Spurs Energy Efficiency, Economy on West Slope
A tri-county program to build economic development through energy efficiency and clean energy in small businesses has proven successful, saving businesses in Garfield, Eagle, and Pitkin Counties energy costs and leveraging investments of $1.1 million in energy-saving projects.
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Industry Group Responds to Colorado Public Health Study on Air Pollution From Fracking
Energy In Depth says that if you look past the ominous headlines that the study launch generated and examine the range of what it describes as ‘the strange assumptions forming the basis for the report,’ the conclusions are not only rendered fairly predictable, but also flawed.
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Study Shows Air Emissions Near Fracking Sites May Impact Health
“Our data show that it is important to include air pollution in the national dialogue on natural gas development that has focused largely on water exposures to hydraulic fracturing,” said Lisa McKenzie, Ph.D., MPH, lead author of the study and research associate at the Colorado School of Public Health.
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COGCC Official Talks Baseline Testing on West Slope
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission does not require companies to perform groundwater testing as part of its rules. However, the COGCC has been known to make energy companies perform baseline testing of groundwater reserves under certain circumstances.
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Piceance Basin Water Treatment Plant Proposed
The proposed facility would treat up to 24,000 b/d of produced water from Bopco LP’s Yellow Creek natural gas field and discharge up to 18,000 b/d into Yellow Creek. The BLM will accept public comment on the project through March 6th for
an environmental assessment it is preparing.
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Mandatory Efficiency Requirements in Boulder?
Unsatisfied with the energy reductions achieved through voluntary incentives, the Flatirons City is considering creating a mandatory energy-efficiency program for the commercial and industrial sector.The program would be similar to the city’s SmartRegs program, which introduced energy-efficiency requirements for rental housing.
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