Yesterday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) released its updated assessment of America’s oil and natural gas resources in the Bakken and Three Forks formations. The new assessment shows that the United States has double the amount of oil and triple the amount of natural gas than previously thought. The new information comes from a survey of data on two shale formations that run… Read more »
Today, The Hill newspaper published an article on the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell’s proposed federal rules on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). In this article, Secretary Jewell states that it will be a matter of weeks not months before new federal rules on fracking will be released. Since November of 2010 when the Obama administration mentioned possible new federal regulation of… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
McClatchy – Sean Cockerham: “Oil from proposed Keystone pipeline could end up exported”
Vancouver Observer – Jenny Uechi: “Keystone XL bill approved by House Committee”
USA Today – Susan Davis: “Boehner-led cost-cutting saving millions in the House”
Fuel Fix – Jennifer A. Dlouhy:… Read more »
Yesterday, Representative Steve Daines (R, Mont.) joined The News Hub to talk about the Keystone XL pipeline legislation that passed yesterday in the House Natural Resources Committee.
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Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the U.S. - Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreement to examine steps needed for its implementation and a legislative hearing on H.R. 1613, the “Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act.” This important legislation implements the U.S. – Mexico… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
Washington Examiner editorial: “Keystone obstructions show how environmental extremism hobbles the economy”
UPI: “Keystone XL bill clears House committee”
Tri-City Herald: “U.S. House committee approves B Reactor Park at Hanford”
Salt Lake Tribune – Thomas Burr: “House panel wants to… Read more »
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Chairman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) will be joining Fox Business News live to talk about the Keystone XL pipeline. Yesterday, the Natural Resources Committee held a markup on the legislation. Click here for a recap of the Markup. Read more »
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 3, the "Northern Route Approval Act" by a bipartisan vote of 24-17. This legislation would remove roadblocks to allow for the approval and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline energy project. The bill was approved last week by the Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support.
The Keystone XL Pipeline will create… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
The Hill – Julian Hattem: “GOP criticizes EPA comments on Keystone XL path”
Fuel Fix – Dan X. McGraw: “When is the price of gasoline too high?”
Associated Press: “Sea otter population more than doubles in southeast Alaska”
Associated Press – Kathryn Haake: “Lawmakers kill water… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
The Hill – Zack Colman: "Interior chief Jewell: 'One size doesn't fit all' on fracking"
Wall Street Journal – Paul Vieira: "Survey Finds Majority Backs Keystone Pipeline"
Washington Times – Valerie Richardson: "Protected Utah prairie dogs fight for home on the range"
Associated… Read more »
