All Posts Tagged With: "Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission"

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El Paso County Modifies Proposed Drilling Regs

After concerns from county commissioners and a warning letter from the Attorney General’s Office about El Paso County’s proposed oil and gas regulations, county planning staff have come up with a revised proposal for the commission to consider at its Jan. 31 meeting.

27Jan2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Group Says Study Needed on Shale Gas Health Effects

Advances in hydraulic fracturing drilling techniques have revolutionized the natural gas industry, but researchers said more must be done to evaluate what the shale boom means for the those living near wells.

10Jan2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Colorado Regulators Approve Nation’s Toughest Disclosure Rule for Fracking Fluids

The Colorado Oil and Gas Commission today unanimously adopted the rule after last-minute negotiations among environmental groups, industry and state regulators. “The level of detail required in this rule is much greater than other states require,” said Mike Freeman, an attorney for the environmental law group Earthjustice.

13Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Natural Gas Projected to Power Job Growth, U.S. Economy

A nationwide boom in production is set to fuel nearly 900,000 jobs and add roughly $1,000 to annual household budgets by 2015, according to a new industry study from Englewood-based IHS Global Insight. But concerns about environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing could temper the growth.

7Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Both Sides Find Fault in Colorado Fracking Rule

Colorado’s proposed rule requiring drillers to disclose the ingredients in their fracking fluids drew fire from both environmentalists and industry representatives at a hearing Monday. While both sides supported the basics in proposal from the state Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, each sought changes to the rule.

6Dec2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Grand Valley Citizens Group Challenges COGCC

Grand Valley Citizens Alliance vs Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) was argued in front of the Colorado Supreme Court on Wednesday. At stake is whether landowners, citizens and community groups in Colorado can directly request a public hearing with the
COGCC on matters of oil and gas development.

30Nov2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Oil And Gas Regulatory War Heating Up

Speaking in Denver last week, EPA administrator Lisa Jackson said the federal government has a role in regulating oil and gas drilling activity – establishing ozone levels for hydraulic fracturing emissions, providing guidance on water issues – but that state
and local governments must take the lead.

7Nov2011 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
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Colorado Wants More Fracking
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The Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission released the draft rules on its website, following weeks of stakeholder meetings involving representatives from energy companies and environmental groups. Public comment from groups are due by November 23rd.

2Nov2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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State Oil and Gas Briefs

>> Regulators Criticize El Paso County Moratorium
>> Shell’s Play Raises Local vs. State Issue
>> Bridging Gap Between Energy and Communities
>> Kodiak Shares Drop on Liquidity Concerns
>> Brownstone Energy Gets BLM Approval

5Oct2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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DOING IT RIGHT! Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Recognizes Outstanding Operators

This round of awards marks the 15th year the agency has highlighted top operators. Companies recognized for their accomplishments in 2010 include Anadarko Petroleum, BP America, Encana Oil and Gas, Noble Energy, and Williams Production RMT.

3Aug2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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GOP Wants Major Industry Voice on Fracking Panel

“The committee is concerned that the selected panel members will not adequately represent industry perspectives, and therefore will not foster a spirit of partnership among industry, environmental and governmental parties,” states
the report of House Appropriations Committee views.

17Jun2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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More Fracking News: State Invites Review

David Neslin, executive director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, said Colorado volunteered to be reviewed — reviews always are done voluntarily — by State Review of Oil & Natural Gas Environmental Regulations, or STRONGER, a nonprofit, multi-stakeholder organization.

26Apr2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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New Online Resource Provides Data on Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals in Colorado

Groundwater Protection Council (GPC) and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission are the organizations behind the new resource. The site can be accessed at www.fracfocus.org.

8Apr2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued


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