Natural gas pipeline planned for Massachusetts
June 17, 2014
A Houston-based energy company is proposing a multibillion dollar pipeline that would connect Massachusetts to shale fields in New York and Pennsylvania.
Oil and gas development enjoys strong support
June 17, 2014
Oil and gas development is economically sound and increasingly popular.
Natural disasters lead to lasting contamination threats
June 17, 2014
It is becoming increasingly clear that natural disasters are creating long-term contamination issues that continue to threaten communities for years after the initial strike ends.
Kentucky makes the switch from coal to natural gas
June 13, 2014
Kentucky is known as "coal country" for the vast amount of coal it has historically produced. However, times are changing, and economic and political factors are slowly changing the form of energy that the state is relying on.
Supreme Court sides with state limits on contamination lawsuits
June 12, 2014
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state contamination lawsuit laws took precedence over any applicable federal laws.
Quapaw Tribe to partner with EPA on remediation project
June 10, 2014
There are a number of contaminated sites in both Oklahoma and Kansas. To remediate them, federal officials are working with locals—in this case, the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma.
EPA to follow California down the path of lower emissions
June 5, 2014
Those who want to understand how the EPA's new emissions regulations will work should look to California.
EPA issues long-delayed water-cooling mandate
June 5, 2014
After some delays, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its final 316(b) rule for existing facilities that employ cooling water drawn from various domestic water supplies.
Duke Energy, EPA plan to clean coal ash spill site
June 4, 2014
Duke Energy has reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding plans for cleaning up the site of a coal ash spill.
Hurricane season expected to be milder than usual in 2014
June 3, 2014
Hurricane season is approaching, and industries that conduct sensitive environmental operations must pay close attention to weather forecasts and predictions about how this upcoming season will play out.
Obama Administration seeks to cut carbon emissions
June 3, 2014
The White House has ordered the EPA to write new regulations that will spur the creation of state cap-and-trade programs and cut carbon emissions from coal-fired plants by as much as 20 percent.
Hess plans to sell thousands of stores
May 28, 2014
When entities transfer real estate, they have to concern themselves with more than the financial issues surrounding the transaction. It is also important to take steps to mitigate any lingering environmental issues that might still exist on the property.
Can drones help the oil industry grow?
May 21, 2014
Oil production isn't just growing—it's growing more efficiently. This will only continue as companies invest in technology.
EPA to pursue new fracking fluid disclosure requirements
May 15, 2014
While hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" wells have contributed heavily to overall domestic oil production, the amount each region produces can vary widely. New technology may be necessary for further production.
Offshore drilling still a major source of oil—and risk
May 12, 2014
The oil industry has been growing rapidly in the U.S. for years, thanks to major deposits that have recently become available with the help of new drilling technology. But while much has been made of advancements in onshore hydraulic fracturing, equal efforts have been put forward to improve drilling techniques offshore.