Denton has achieved some notoriety as the first town in Texas to ban fracking. In November 2014, a public referendum was held on this issue, with nearly two-thirds of the community voting against the industrial extraction of methane within city … [Read more...]
Bomb threat at Devon gas plant in Bridgeport, Texas
This morning there was a bomb threat at the Devon gas plant in Bridgeport, Texas. The gas plant has been evacuated. There was a bomb threat or an explosion in the late 90s or early 2000 something at this facility. NBC5 report. This facility … [Read more...]
Devon Energy pipeline leaks 13,000 barrels of produced water
No one knows when a Devon Energy pipeline near the Odessa neighborhood of South Fork started leaking the estimated 13,000 barrels of produced water according to a report by CBS 7. The neighbors are concerned for their children and damage to their … [Read more...]
Newlywed video: Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling wed in 2002
According to Congressional testimony given by Dr. William F. Whitsitt, Executive VP for Devon Energy, hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling are newlyweds. Hydraulic fracturing used in conjunction with horizontal drilling is still in the … [Read more...]
Nice try Devon Energy
DVN doesn't want to clean up their mess in New York so they tried to get the trial moved to Texas where we have an oil soaked court system. It didn't work but it was a nice try.LINK … [Read more...]
Devon finally gets blowout under control
On March 16th Devon lost control of a well in Ward County and had a full on blowout.Devon Energy Gas Well BlowoutThey finally got control of the well on March 22. That's a lot of methane and other stuff blowing into our Texas air for SIX STRAIGHT … [Read more...]
Again, benzene levels high in DISH. Stunning info in Barnett Shale water contamination
Benzene was measured at the highest levels since TCEQ installed the permanent monitor that doesn't quite work right in DISH. Mayor Tillman is not a happy camper. He is fed up industry attacks on GASLAND (and me) in their attempt to deflect their own … [Read more...]
Devon Energy gets HUGE fine for fouling Barnett Shale air
haha! Just kidding.Devon DVN did foul the air at their natural gas processing plant in Bridgeport in Wise County, but they didn't get much of a fine.Total Assessed: $2,350Total Deferred: $470X Expedited Settlement-Financial Inability to PaySEP … [Read more...]
Emissions VIDEO: Devon Compressor in Justin, Texas
This is an infrared video showing fugitive emissions at Devon Energy's Barnett Shale Compressor station in Justin, Texas on Jim Baker road. This video is brought to you by ShaleTest.org.Also see: Williams Production Barnett Shale Compressor Station … [Read more...]
$2.9 Billion spent lobbying
Since 2000, the oil and gas industry has spent $2.9 billion lobbying.Large energy industries, led by oil and gas, have spent a combined $2.9 billion over the past decade on electing candidates, lobbying for industry-friendly policy, and swaying … [Read more...]
Devon Energy & EnCana in Denton, Texas
I'm sure you've all see the article calling for Devon to be responsible and take leadership, but just in case: Devon Energy needs to provide industry leadership in Barnett Shale. You should read it.Tonight, at the Denton Planning and Zoning meeting, … [Read more...]