Month: November 2017

The Only Oil-and-Gas State Not Taxing Drilling

If your state is the only oil and gas producer in the nation that doesn’t have a severance tax, there’s going to be a lot of pressure on you to enact one. But given the amount of money involved, it’s easier to talk about creating such a tax than actually imposing it. In Pennsylvania, that talk has blossomed into a fight over more than just money; it now involves lobbying, environmental protection and the next campaign for governor.

http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/gov-taxing-hydraulic-fracking-oil.html

 

Green deputy leader to visit Ryedale fracking site

Green Party deputy leader Amelia Womack will visit the Kirby Misperton fracking site in Ryedale on Friday afternoon (December 1) to meet local demonstrators and visit the protection camp. Womack’s visit is part of a series called ‘Green Friday’ where Green Party politicians spend a day at the site [1].

Green deputy leader to visit Ryedale fracking site

Asia-Pacific Fracking Chemicals and Fluid Market 2017- Akzo Nobel, Dow Chemical, Clariant, BASF

Asia-Pacific Fracking Chemicals and Fluid Market 2017 Research report contains a qualified and comprehensive analysis of Fracking Chemicals and Fluid Market. Initially, the report provides current Fracking Chemicals and Fluid business scenario along with a proper evaluation of the Fracking Chemicals and Fluid industry. Asia-Pacific Fracking Chemicals and Fluid report is divided on the basis of leading Fracking Chemicals and Fluid players, application and regions. The ongoing Fracking Chemicals and Fluid market conditions are also revealed in the report.

https://askthereporter24.com/asia-pacific-fracking-chemicals-and-fluid-market-2017-akzo-nobel-dow-chemical-clariant-basf/

INEOS wins extension to anti-fracking protest injunction

A SWEEPING injunction against anti-fracking protestors has been continued by a High Court judge. The injunction – obtained by INEOS Shale in July – forbids any campaigner from interfering with their lawful activities, or risk being jailed, fined, or having their assets seized.

http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/15693570.INEOS_wins_extension_to_anti_fracking_protest_injunction/

Lock-on fracking protest duo are found guilty of blocking key road

Two men have been found guilty after they took part in an anti fracking protest. They were arrested on the A583 outside the gas exploration site operated by Cuadrilla at Preston New Road, Little Plumpton on July 6 this year. It was part of a rolling month of protest against the gas extraction method.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/environment/lock-on-fracking-protest-duo-are-found-guilty-of-blocking-key-road-1-8885045

YP Letters: Letters to farmers show fracking ambitions

I WONDER if the general public are aware that farmers in Ryedale are now being approached by the giant gas company INEOS, asking for permission to do seismic surveying on their land. This is the forerunner of fracking.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/yp-letters-letters-to-farmers-show-fracking-ambitions-1-8881995

Global Fracking Fluid and Chemicals Market 2021 Analysis, Opportunities, Challenges, Growth …

Fracking Fluid and Chemicals Market describe, define and forecast the Fracking Fluid and Chemicals Industry with help of drivers, restraints, opportunities, type, application, individual growth trends, growth prospects, vendors, and geographical regions.

http://www.satprnews.com/2017/11/29/global-fracking-fluid-and-chemicals-market-2021-analysis-opportunities-challenges-growth-drivers-vendors-forecast/

Anti-fracking activists and anarchists are blocking rail tracks in Olympia. They don’t plan on leaving.

There was little sleep the first night. Everyone was too wired with nerves and excitement. They expected the police to barrel in at any moment.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/11/29/anti-fracking-activists-and-anarchists-are-blocking-rail-tracks-in-olympia-they-dont-plan-on-leaving/?utm_term=.5aec6af7ebba

Anti fracking group hold an awareness raising session for residents

Members of the anti fracking group Woodsetts Against Fracking to inform residents of the plans for shale gas exploration in the area. The group held the awareness raising session in Dinnington to allow people to ask questions and find out more about the process and the plans for the area.

https://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/news/anti-fracking-group-hold-an-awareness-raising-session-for-residents-1-8883086