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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this past Monday, approved in part and denied in part a petition from EnCap Capital Fund XI, L.P. and EnCap Investments L.P. …
FTC Partially Modifies Order on EnCap’s Acquisition of EP Energy, Shifts to Prior-Notice Requirement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released an updated report estimating 29.4 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and 391.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas beneath …
USGS Estimates 29.4 Billion Barrels of Oil on Federal Lands Read More
Pennsylvania must strengthen its regulation of the oil and gas industry. State Rep. Greg Vitali urges increased funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Program to address abandoned wells, illegal dumping, and inadequate oversight.
Pennsylvania is Failing to Properly Regulate its Oil and Gas Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted a petition from Enbridge Inc. to reopen and set aside the 2017 consent order related to its merger with Spectra …
FTC Approves Enbridge Petition to End 2017 Consent Order Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order addressing antitrust concerns stemming from Exxon Mobil Corporation’s acquisition of oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources. The order …
FTC Finalizes Consent Order on Exxon’s Acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order addressing antitrust concerns related to Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of oil producer Hess Corporation. The resolution imposes restrictions …
FTC Finalizes Consent Order on Chevron’s Acquisition of Hess Corporation Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently levied fines totaling $1,114,000 against Equitrans, L.P. The fines stem from air quality, waste, and oil and gas violations …
Pennsylvania DEP Fines Equitrans Over $1 Million for Environmental Violations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at reinforcing the state’s infrastructure and stimulating economic growth, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced on Tuesday …
Pennsylvania Announces Over $105 Million in New Projects to Boost State Infrastructure and Economic Development Read More
BERWYN, PA — In a groundbreaking development within the oil and gas sector, TenEx Technologies has unveiled the successful application of SandBOND™, a pioneering non-resin sand consolidation technology, in reactivating …
Innovative SandBOND™ Technology Revives Dormant Well, Shifting Industry Paradigms Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has initiated an emergency project to seal two leaking abandoned natural gas wells in Scott Township, Allegheny County. Governor Josh …
Emergency Action Taken to Plug Leaking Abandoned Gas Wells in Pennsylvania Read More