Things are looking up January 07, 2010 |
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Industry and market research firm IBISWorld recently identified the
best-performing industries for 2010 and oil and gas production made the
list.
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Fox calls shale a new 'gold rush' January 06, 2010 |
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Shale gas exploration got the attention of Fox News' "Job Hunt" series, with the news network exploring "the new American gold rush of the 21st century." Full Story >> |
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Enviros threaten shale lawsuit January 05, 2010 |
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The Natural Resources Defense Council is threatening to sue New York if
the state approves proposed rules for natural gas development in the
Marcellus Shale.
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Newspaper finds good news in gas December 22, 2009 |
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The Oklahoman, the state's largest newspaper, is on board with promoting natural gas.
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Americans eyeing European shale December 15, 2009 |
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The success of natural gas production from shale formations has two U.S. companies heading overseas.
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Exxon continues natural gas expansion December 14, 2009 |
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Exxon took a big step in its entry into shale gas production with today's announcement the major oil producer will purchase XTO.
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Documentary explores Haynesville shale December 14, 2009 |
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A new film explores the financial and personal impact of the Haynesville shale.
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Technology trumps natural gas trends December 01, 2009 |
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Every year we hope a long, cold winter drives up the demand for
Oklahoma's natural gas. Turns out, seasonal weather trends may not have
that much of an impact.
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Devon sell-off attracting suitors? November 17, 2009 |
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Devon Energy's announcement that it would sell all of it offshore and
international properties may have some major oil companies thinking
merger.
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IEA says gas glut coming November 05, 2009 |
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The push for alternative energy sources will mean a glut of natural gas according to the International Energy Agency.
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Pickens promises success for plan October 30, 2009 |
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T. Boone Pickens returned to his alma mater in one of his final town hall meetings to promote the Pickens Plan.
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Boren touts natural gas on 'Mad Money' October 30, 2009 |
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Oklahoma Congressman Dan Boren appeared on CNBC's "Mad Money," touting natural gas as an important fuel source for the nation's future and debunking concerns about hydraulic fracturing.
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Boren, Inhofe introduce natural gas bill October 21, 2009 |
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Oklahoma lawmakers have authored a bill that would ease regulations on natural gas conversion kits for vehicles.
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Energy opinions offered October 19, 2009 |
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In The Oklahoman's editorial pages, a pair of energy experts weighed in
on the issues facing the state's oil and natural gas producers.
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Emanuel a natural gas proponent October 14, 2009 |
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The nation's energy policy debate has become a showdown between Ds and
Rs in Washington, but natural gas producers may have one of their
biggest proponents in President Obama's White House Chief of Staff.
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Cramer: Bet on natural gas October 08, 2009 |
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CNBC's "Mad Money" man Jim Cramer says King Coal is in store for a let
down, and natural gas is waiting in the wings to take its place as
America's fuel source of choice.
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Producers eye South Texas shale October 06, 2009 |
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Unconventional gas production already makes up close to 40 percent of
U.S. natural gas output. And that number is only going to rise in the
coming years.
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Which way will it go? October 01, 2009 |
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Which way are natural gas prices going? It depends on who you ask.
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Big Oil eyes natural gas September 23, 2009 |
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Shale plays have gotten the attention of independent oil and natural gas producers, and now "Big Oil" is eyeing shale basins.
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Energy execs head to Washington September 18, 2009 |
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Executives from the nation's largest energy producers are ramping up their efforts to promote natural gas in Washington, D.C.
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Study: Oil and gas really important September 10, 2009 |
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A new study released this week points out the obvious, saying the oil and natural gas industry is really, really important to the United States.
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Coal a roadblock for natural gas September 08, 2009 |
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Natural gas producers have been touting the product they produce for years, uncovering vast new reserves and encouraging utilities to use the low-cost fuel for electricity generation.
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Merger a sign of natural gas rebound? September 02, 2009 |
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Baker Hughes' $5.5 billion bid for BJ Services could be a sign of good things to come for natural gas producers.
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Gas production nears nuclear blast site July 23, 2009 |
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In 1969, a nuclear device three times as powerful as the bomb dropped on Hiroshima was detonated 8,400 feet below Colorado. Today, Colorado's gas rich Piceance Basin is drawing producers, putting it at the heart of the hydraulic fracturing debate. Full Story >> |
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CEOs offer differing views July 22, 2009 |
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The CEOs of two of the largest oilfield service companies in the country offer slightly differing views on the near future of the industry. Full Story >> |
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Top lawyer plugs natural gas July 21, 2009 |
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Natural gas producers have found an unlikely ally in noted environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy, the Natural Resources Defense Council's senior attorney and head of water conservation group Waterkeepers. Full Story >> |
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Natural gas impacts state budget July 15, 2009 |
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Lower natural gas prices are making an impact on Oklahoma's budget, and Treasurer Scott Meacham says a budget shortfall is probable in coming months. Full Story >> |
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Inhofe applauds support for CNG July 09, 2009 |
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Will Work With Oklahoma's senior Senator says his colleagues will pass a bill this year promoting the use of natural gas as transportation fuel.
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OIPA speakers square off February 10, 2010 |
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 | Boone Pickens, the keynote speaker at the 2007 Annual Meeting, and
Robert Bryce, the author who headlined the 2008 Fall Conference, have
differing views on America's energy independence. Full Story >> |
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North Dakota passes Oklahoma in drilling activity August 02, 2010 |
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 | Activity in the Bakken Shale helped North Dakota overtake the Sooner
State as the third-most active state in drilling for oil and natural
gas. Full Story >> |
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HBO to air natural gas film June 20, 2010 |
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An award-winning film that takes on natural gas drilling will air on HBO tonight. Full Story >> |
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Natural gas makes gains in energy bill May 24, 2010 |
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Natural gas is on the minds of American lawmakers, with the recently
unveiled American Power Act including incentives for increased natural
gas use. Full Story >> |
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Chasing waterfalls April 08, 2010 |
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 | In the Fort Worth suburb of Mansfield, Texas, where urban natural gas
drilling is prevalent thanks to the the Barnett Shale, city council
members have asked Chesapeake Energy to spruce up its pad sites. With
waterfalls. Full Story >> |
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Pickens goes to war for energy April 05, 2010 |
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Noted oilman and natural gas proponent T. Boone Pickens was too young
for World War II and too old for Vietnam. But in his role as an energy
evangelist, he's finally found a way to serve his country. Full Story >> |
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North Carolina the next natural gas hot spot April 05, 2010 |
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 | The emergence of horizontal drilling has tapped new natural gas fields across the country as companies bore their way into shale basins. The newest find? North Carolina.
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Gas producers seek more oil March 31, 2010 |
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Economics are driving large natural gas producers to seek more oil as natural gas prices continue to weaken. Full Story >> |
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Naturally speaking March 24, 2010 |
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 | CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer, a proponent of natural gas production, interviews New York Rep. Maurice Hinchey, questioning his support of additional hydraulic fracturing regulations. Full Story >> |
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Newspaper continues natural gas support March 15, 2010 |
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The Oklahoman, the state's largest newspaper, is an unabashed fan of
natural gas. The paper's editorial board continued that support today,
saying the nation's fossil fuel economy is far from extinct. Full Story >> |
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Exxon chief says natural gas not viable for cars March 15, 2010 |
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 | Exxon Mobil chief executive Rex Tillerson says efforts to convert
America's automotive fuel of choice to natural gas is misguided.
Instead, proponents of the fuel should be encouraging more natural gas
power generation. Full Story >> |
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Natural gas getting it's due March 09, 2010 |
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An editorial in Oklahoma's largest newspaper says praise for natural gas is good for the Sooner State. Full Story >> |
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What are drilling costs in euros? March 08, 2010 |
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After watching American energy companies start a shale gas revolution,
Europe's biggest oil companies are combining the countryside in hopes
of tapping gas reservoirs previously seen as untouchable. Full Story >> |
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Natural gas vs. coal March 01, 2010 |
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With natural gas all but left out of President Obama's initial energy
plans, industry lobbyists have been hard at work over the past year
promoting the clean-burning and abundant fuel, encouraging utilities to
switch from coal to natural gas. Full Story >> |
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Oh, Canada February 24, 2010 |
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 | Remember when former OIPA Chairman Harold Hamm told us Canadian oil
would erode the market for Oklahoma crude? Well, the Canadians must
have heard it too, because they're saying the same thing about American
natural gas. Full Story >> |
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