The U.S. rig count was up two percent in March compared to February and 22 percent when compared to March of last year, according to data released by S&P Global Platts Analytics. The U.S. land rig count reached 1,053 in March, a two percent increase over February. “We’re seeing solid sequential gains in the month-to-month…
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Dinosaur-era volcanic ash linked to shale oil and gas formation
By Rice University Nutrient-rich ash from an enormous flare-up of volcanic eruptions toward the end of the dinosaurs’ reign kicked off a chain of events that led to the formation of shale gas and oil fields from Texas to Montana. That’s the conclusion of a new study by Rice University geologists that appears this week…
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ND PSC approves gas plant, pipeline projects worth $251 million
The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) this month approved siting permits for two projects that it says will reduce natural gas flaring and improve safety in the western oil and gas producing region of the state. The permits are for the Arrow Field Services Bear Den Gas Processing Plant II and the Cenex Pipeline…
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WILL Applauds New Reforms Signed by Gov. Walker
Apprenticeship, Right to Try Bills Limit Scope of Government Milwaukee, WI – The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauds Governor Scott Walker and the legislature for passing two important limited government bills and getting them signed into law. In a signing ceremony today, Gov. Walker signed AB 69 / SB 84, a “right…
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Wisconsin Free Market Groups: Senate Was Right to Reject Kimberly-Clark Bailout
Last week, a proposal to give paper manufacturer Kimberly-Clark the same tax credit package as was given to Foxconn died in the state Senate. The death of this “pay-to-stay” proposal is a victory for free market principles, and we applaud senators who stood up and refused to support it. In a previous statement, we explained…
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A Billion-Dollar Plan No One Should Follow
Ontario’s plans to reduce plant food would kill jobs and do nothing to control Earth’s climateBy Tom Harris In its March 19 Speech from the Throne, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s government asserted, “you cannot be serious about lowering emissions and fighting climate change without a price on carbon pollution.” Nowhere did the speech specify what…