This morning in Eastern Oklahoma:http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifLightning Sparks Tank Battery Fire. They have video and it looks like nothing much is left on the pad site. Tonight on the Turner Turnpike: Oil Rig Fire Shuts Down Turner … [Read more...]
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TRC spokeswoman should define "few years."
The Shorthorn published an article yesterday about natural gas wells and safety concerns during weather events.Concerns about natural gas well safety ariseThe article contains a first person account of a pressure release during severe weather in … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale gas wells not storm proof
Last night we had storms with high wind and some lightning. Something happened at a Chesapeake Energy natural gas well in Arlington, Texas. From an email: Around 2 am last night, during the storm with lighting and winds, there was this transformer … [Read more...]
USDOJ Files Complaint to Enforce EPA Substantial Endangerment Order from Hydraulic Fracturing Contamination
UPDATE: For the best reporting to date on this case see: Better reporting on Range Resources water contamination case in Parker County, it is a long but essential read if you are interested in this case. U.S. Takes Action to Protect Public … [Read more...]
Setbacks from natural gas infrastructure
The question I get most often is: How far the setback should be? Like everything else, there are no studies upon which to base an informed opinion so it's anybody's best guess.Maybe this will help a little bit with answering that question.Critics … [Read more...]
Denton passes Phase I of drilling ordinances 7-0
It's been back-to-back party-time for me. Monday night I was in Grand Prairie and didn't get home until midnight and tonight the Denton City Council lasted until 1:00 AM (which makes it this morning and not tonight).Last week at the P&Z meeting … [Read more...]
Barnett Shale Industries Dish it Out to DISH, Again.
For background on DISH, TX see: Barnett Shale: The Worst Case Scenerio In DISH, TXFrom Calvin Tillman, Mayor of DISH, TexasI continue to bring up the negative illustrations of the impact the numerous pipelines, compressors and metering stations which … [Read more...]
They Call Them Saltwater Disposal/Injection Wells
Saltwater is natural. It’s found in oceans, underground and in our own bodies. That makes it seem like a fairly harmless substance. Saltwater does not burn when lit or when struck by lightning.Lightning sparks fire at disposal facilityFirefighters … [Read more...]
Chesapeake has too many environmental incidents
We have every right to be concerned about urban and rural drilling. Listed below are a few of the environmental incidents for which Chesapeake is responsible.January 2007http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/divisions/og/h8s/h82007/january2007.html2007 7 10 … [Read more...]
Oil Tanks Exploded
Staff photo by Tom Turner Oil storage tanks burn during an oil fire after an explosion early this morning. Multiple fire departments are on the scene attempting to contain the blaze.Lightning Probable Cause Of Oil Tanks ExplosionBy KENNETH … [Read more...]