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State of Texas v. Cemex – the meaning of “minerals”

The Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso has issued its opinion in State of Texas v. Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC. The court reversed a summary judgment for Cemex and granted the State’s summary judgment, returning the case to the trial court to assess damages. The State is seeking…

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Texas Railroad Commission Staff Proposes Draft Rule for Disclosure of Frac Chemicals

The staff of the Texas Railroad Commission has proposed to the Commision rules to implement House Bill 3328, passed by the last Legislature, requiring the disclosure of chemicals used in frac fluids. The rules will be subject to a period for public comment, and a hearing will be held on…

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EPA Issues Proposed Rules to Reduce Emissions from Well Drilling and Production

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued proposed rules to cut down on emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane from well drilling and production sites. The rules were issued pursuant to a settlement of a suit by environmental groups alleging that EPA was not enforcing air emissions laws…

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New York Issues Revised Study of Fracing in the Marcellus

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been engaged in a comprehensive review of the potential environmental impacts of development of the Marcellus Shale in New York since 2008. The DEC is the regulatory agency in New York responsible for issuing drilling permits and regulating oil and…

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Recent News: EPA Fracing Study, Report on Eagle Ford, Frac Water Recycling, Range v. EPA,

WSJ Weighs In On Fracing Controversy The Wall Street Journal gives its opinion on the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, siding with the industry: “The shale gas and oil boom is the result of U.S. business innovation and risk-taking. If we let the fear of undocumented pollution kill this boom, we will…

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