On 22 January 2014, the European Commission (Commission) published a “Recommendation on minimum principles for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons (such as shale gas) using high volume hydraulic fracturing” (Recommendation). The Recommendation sets out minimum core principles for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons (e.g., shale gas) using high-volume hydraulic fracturing. The Recommendation is
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Hydraulic Fracturing on BLM-Administered Public and Indian Lands
On May 16, 2013, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Comment regarding hydraulic fracturing on BLM-administered public and Indian lands (Revised Proposed Rule). This Revised Proposed Rule was issued in response to comments on the initial draft Proposed Rule published on May 11, 2012 (Initial Proposed
Shale gas exploration: European Commission launches stakeholder Consultation
The European Commission is completing a Consultation on the need for additional regulation of unconventional fossil fuel (e.g., shale gas) exploration and development in Europe. The Consultation period ends on 23 March 2013 and results will be made available on the Commission’s website and at a stakeholders’ meeting to be held by the Commission in
Review of issues for 2013
The following is a summary of some of the key issues Congress and the Administration will be debating in 2013. Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to provide further analysis as well as insight into other areas of interest. Agriculture: Tom Vilsack is expected to stay on as Secretary of Agriculture. The
Agencies Focus on Hydraulic Fracturing: DOI Proposes Rule; EPA Publishes Guidance
Last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Department of the Interior (DOI) published a proposed rule that would revise certain regulations related to oil and gas development on public and Indian lands to add requirements for hydraulic fracturing operations. Comments on the proposed rule can be submitted to BLM until July 10,
Antero Resources Secures First Hydraulic Fracturing Toxic Tort Decision
Last week, in what is believed to be the first hydraulic fracturing tort case in the nation to reach a final decision, a Colorado trial court dismissed a personal injury and property damage lawsuit arising out of the drilling, hydraulic fracturing and development of natural gas wells in western Colorado. The lawsuit, Strudley v. Antero