energy

Call for papers--LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources

Susan L. Smith
March 20, 2012 05:40

Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center is inviting articles for its inagural issue of the Journal of Energy Law and Resources. Details regarding the submissions and deadlines are available here: Download LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources...

Important Success Tip: Manage Your Energy

Cordell Parvin
March 19, 2012 11:19

I am always amazed at how much energy children have. I know many of you have young children and find it challenging to keep up with them. Spending most of your day in front of a computer drains your energy. Even if you are managing your time well, at the end of each day, you... Continue ReadingI am...

Update: U.S. EPA and Dimock, PA

March 19, 2012 10:37

The Patriot-News is reporting that U.S. EPA sampling in Dimock, Pennsylvania shows no contamination from oil and gas development:  "Federal environmental regulators say well water testing at 11 homes in a northeastern Pennsylvania village did not turn up elevated levels of contamination...

Ohio Governor Proposes Industry Tax Increases

March 18, 2012 17:59

Governor Kasich proposed tax and fee increases for producers in Ohio last Wednesday during the start of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association's winter meeting.  Among other items, the Governor's plan includes a 4% severance tax on oil and natural gas liquids and a substantial impact fee.  The...

Shell Picks PA for Ethane Cracker

March 18, 2012 12:32

The WSJ is reporting that Royal Dutch Shell PLC has chosen Pennsylvania as the new site for its ethane cracker:  "The plant, known as an ethane cracker, will be located in a faded industrial area once busy with steel mills along the Ohio River. The plant is expected to create 10,000...