- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 20, 2019
U.S. Breaks Records to Become Global Leader in Oil and Natural Gas Production
The U.S. energy revolution that’s taken place since 2000 catapulted the country to become the global leader in petroleum, including oil, and natural gas production in 2018, according to a recent report from the Energy Information Administration: “Last year’s increase in the United States was one of the largest absolute petroleum and natural gas production increases from a single country in history.” 📊 BREAKING RECORDS: The United States leads the world in petroleum and natural gas production, smashing records last year.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 20, 2019
Powerful Reality: More Solar Power Means More Air Pollution
Tom Shepstone Natural Gas NOW … … It is undeniable; adding more solar power to the grid means decreases the environmental performance of baseload energy systems and grow air pollution.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 20, 2019
Howarth Methane Study Ignored Empirical Data Falsifying the Conclusion
Tom Shepstone Natural Gas NOW … … A Bob Howarth methane study has gotten some traction here and there amongst the uneducated empathetic press but key data falsifying it has been ignored.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 19, 2019
Federal Court Patience with Delaware Riverkeeper Antics Growing Thin?
Tom Shepstone Natural Gas NOW … … Delaware Riverkeeper antics in Federal court appear to exhausting the patience of some judges who are saying get out of here.Shale Gas News – August 17, 2019
Bill desRosiers External Affairs Coordinator, Cabot Oil & Gas … … The Shale Gas News, heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM, talked about the Shell Cracker Plant, Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, Southwestern Energy and much more last week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 17, 2019
NTIEC Energy Camp Sparks Interest Among Local Students
Rick Hiduk Managing Editor of EndlessMtnLifestyles.com … … The Northern Tier Industrial & Education Consortium (NTIEC) just gave students from four counties some real life experience in natural gas development.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 17, 2019
Natural Gas Now Best Picks of the Week, August 17, 2019
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Natural Gas NOW readers pass along a lot of stuff every week about natural gas, fractivist antics, emissions, renewables, and other news relating to energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 16, 2019
Minnesota, D.C., and Baltimore Under the Microscope for Accepting Controversial Help From Special Interests
The Minnesota Attorney General’s office is more than a thousand miles away from New York City, yet Michael Bloomberg’s money and influence are felt even there.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 16, 2019
EV Subsidies, Like Most Green Scams, Are “Robin-Hood-in-Reverse Policy”
Keep It Grounded In Fact (American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) EV subsidies are disgusting because they principally benefit well-off trendy folks who can well afford electric vehicles without help from ordinary taxpayers.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 16, 2019
Bob Howarth Seeks Relevance with Still More Pseudo-Science
Tom Shepstone Natural Gas NOW … … Bob Howarth, long forgotten by most, returns with yet another pseudo-science study attacking natural gas development based on totally bizarre methane claims.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 15, 2019
Activist Researcher Is Back with Outlier Claims on Oil, Natural Gas Methane Emissions
A new Park Foundation-funded methane study is generating lots of anti-fracking headlines, despite its conclusions being at odds with the bulk of the scientific community.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 15, 2019
New Natural Gas Record for Power Generation Set
Tom Shepstone Natural Gas NOW … … A new natural gas record was recently set for use of this energy source in producing electric power that sustains our way of living in this nation, says EIA.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 15, 2019
Michael Moore and His Turn Against Renewable Energy
Robert Bradley, Jr. Founder and CEO of the Institute for Energy ResearchPrincipal, MasterResource: A Free-Market Energy Blog.. . .. Michael Moore, the radical movie guy who has made millions attacking capitalism, has turned against renewables, realizing they’re mostly a hedge-fund scam.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 14, 2019
President Trump Sees First Hand the Results of the Appalachian Basin’s Record Shale Production
The Appalachian Basin’s energy future has never looked better. As President Trump explained in a speech during his visit to Shell Chemical’s ethane cracker facility that is currently under construction in Beaver County, Pa.: “With your help, we’re not only unleashing American energy, we’re restoring the glory of American manufacturing and reclaiming our noble heritage as a nation of builders again.” The region’s record-breaking production in recent years is driving the growth of U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 14, 2019
National Grid Shows Some Backbone in Fighting New York Energy Insanity
Tom Shepstone Natural Gas NOW … … National Grid doesn’t seem to fit the New York model. It is not surrendering to political correctness and pandering to the governor.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 14, 2019
Dietrich Theater: Sustainability Takes on New Meaning at Cultural Center
Kelsey MulacCabot Oil & GasExternal Affairs, Pittsburgh … … The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock is taking on a whole new life; one of sustainability tied to that of the community as a whole with help from natural gas.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 13, 2019
This Column Is Brought to You by The Rockefellers
The powerful donors fueling the climate litigation campaign got their money’s worth out of yesterday’s Los Angeles Times column. The piece featured the primary actors of the coordinated campaign, highlighting ‘media outlets,’ law clinics, and a public relations initiative – all with direct ties to the Rockefellers and their network of powerful allies.Climate Change Discussions Need to Include A Few Cold Facts
Tom ReynoldsCo-Founder of Dryden Safe Energy Coalition … … Climate change arguments that start with “we’ve only got 10 years…” aren’t doing anything whatsoever for the planet.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 12, 2019
Denial Is the Natural Order of Things in the Empire State
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … New York State is in a state of denial regarding its dependence on natural gas, refusing to admit the facts of life and committed to preaching its virtues.Shale Gas News – August 10, 2019
Bill desRosiers External Affairs Coordinator, Cabot Oil & Gas … … The Shale Gas News, heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM, talked about natural gas demand, Gulfport Energy, NY’s horrific energy bill and much more last week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 10, 2019
Lynbrook Community Receives Some Insights on New York’s Gas Crisis
Victor Furman Landowner Advocates of New York …. …. Lynbrook, Long Island, folks heard from Vic Furman of Landowner Advocates of New York Wednesday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 10, 2019
Natural Gas Now Best Picks of the Week, August 10, 2019
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Natural Gas NOW readers pass along a lot of stuff every week about natural gas, fractivist antics, emissions, renewables, and other news relating to energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 9, 2019
NY AG Attempts to Block ExxonMobil Document Discovery Ahead of Trial
As the October 23rd trial date approaches in the New York Attorney General’s (NY AG) lawsuit accusing ExxonMobil of misleading its investors on the risks that climate change poses to its business, the AG’s office is hard at work trying to prevent the company from obtaining discovery documents that could be crucial to its defense.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 9, 2019
New Motion Seeks Details on Maryland AGs Use of Bloomberg Funded Attorneys
A new court filing in the lawsuit against Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh seeks to further pull back the curtain on the Michael Bloomberg-backed State Energy and Environmental Impact Center (SEEIC) at the NYU School of Law, and the program’s continued efforts to place privately-funded attorneys focused on climate change and prosecuting energy producers in state Attorneys General offices around the country.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 9, 2019
5 Key Facts on WSJ’s Inaccurate Portrayal of U.S. Oil & Natural Gas Methane Emissions
A recent Wall Street Journal article packed with scary imagery around methane emissions from the U.S. oil and natural gas industry relied on misleading data and biased sources to highlight an issue producers have well in hand.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 9, 2019
Wall Street Journal Ignores the Relevant Facts on Methane Leaks
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … The Wall Street Journal just delivered what could be considered a hit piece on natural gas for methane leaks.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 9, 2019
Williams Throws Its Support Behind Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry
Rick Hiduk Managing Editor of EndlessMtnLifestyles.com … … Williams, the pipeline company delivering Marcellus Shale gas to so many urban consumers, is also supporting the Pennsylvania dairy industry in a big way.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 8, 2019
Dimock Pigs to Rigs Lawyers Lose Control of Dimock Client?
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … The Dimock pigs to rigs lawsuit continues to move backward for the attorneys who brought it.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 8, 2019
Already Operating Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Prevails Again in Court
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … The Atlantic Sunrise pipeline just prevailed again in Federal court over a very well funded Sierra Club attempt to thwart future pipeline development.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 7, 2019
Energy Innovation is Driving U.S. Emissions Reductions, Economic Growth
The United States is a living example that it’s possible to both protect the environment and grow the economy. That was a major theme at the Global Energy Institute’s recent Energy Innovates Summit, where policymakers, energy industry leaders, and regulators came together to discuss the future of U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 7, 2019
Marcellus Shale Impact Fees Being Used to Save Lives
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Marcellus Shale Impact Fees (Act 13 funds) are being used to train emergency service providers to save lives in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 7, 2019
Offshore Wind Is No Easy Sell and Carries A High Environmental Price
... … … Offshore wind projects along the East Coast are being regularly challenged successfully on environmental impact grounds, especially by fishermen.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 6, 2019
U.S. Natural Gas Exports Increase, Driven by European Demand
The U.S. shale revolution has led to strong economic growth, reduced air emissions, and falling prices for American consumers. It’s also helped the United States become one of the largest exporters of liquified natural gas in the world.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 6, 2019
West Virginia Sets New Oil and Natural Gas Production Record (Again)
West Virginia continues to add to the prolific Appalachian Basin’s status as one of the world’s top-producing natural gas regions. [embedded content] For the 10th year in a row, West Virginia set a new oil and natural gas production record, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 6, 2019
Society of Environmental Journalists Is About Anything But Journalism
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … The Society of Environmental Journalists isn’t about journalism. It’s about spreading the Green Gospel and achieving earthly salvation for the gentry class.California Cities Pass Natural Gas Bans, Ignoring Sky-High Electricity Prices and Consumer Choice
A costly trend is developing across several California cities that could prove harmful to consumers and the environment alike. Berkeley recently became the first city to ban the installation of natural gas linesin newly constructed buildings, making gas-powered water heaters and stoves forbidden in all new homes.Debunked Research is Used Yet Again to Attack Oil and Natural Gas Production
A recent Corpus Christi Caller-Times opinion column begins with an emphasis on a claimed lack of “Science. Evidence. Facts.” in policymaking decisions surrounding fracking.Shale Gas News – August 3, 2019
Bill desRosiers External Affairs Coordinator, Cabot Oil & Gas … … The Shale Gas News, heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM, talked about Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Hurricane Barry, Mississippi LNG exports and much more last week.DRBC Water Dependence Was Greatly Exaggerated All Along!
Tom Shepstone Shepstone Management Company, Inc. … … DRBC water dependence claims have ranged from 15 to 22 million people over the years but the real number was always much lower and the DRBC has admitted it.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 3, 2019
Natural Gas NOW Best Picks of the Week August 3, 2019
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Natural Gas NOW readers pass along a lot of stuff every week about natural gas, fractivist antics, emissions, renewables, and other news relating to energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 2, 2019
Study Ignores Shale’s Positive Impact on Penn’s Woods in Search for Complaints
Although a recent study’s finding that shale gas development in Pennsylvania has had significant impacts on outdoor recreation is correct, the study’s implication that these impacts are negative couldn’t be further from the truth.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 2, 2019
Milton Friedman and His Timeless Insights on Energy and Freedom
Robert Bradley, Jr. Founder and CEO of the Institute for Energy ResearchPrincipal, MasterResource: A Free-Market Energy Blog.. . .. Milton Friedman was a great gift to those valuing freedom, liberty and economic common sense.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 2, 2019
Going Green Is No Fun; No Wonder Fractivists Are So Miserable
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Going green, regardless what fractivists may say, is no idea of a good time for most of us.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 2, 2019
USA Today’s Flaring Editorial Is Glaringly Inaccurate
While a recent USA Today editorial demonstrates the outlet’s desire to add some “flare” to its content, it also showcases a limited knowledge of the oil and natural gas industry’s flaring process.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 1, 2019
D.C.’s Climate Litigation Hypocrisy
An investigation by the Washington Free Beacon has revealed that the District of Columbia purchased over 1 million gallons of gasoline for government vehicles in 2018, even as the District’s leaders endorse litigation against the energy producers providing that fuel.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 1, 2019
Voluntary Environmental Partnership Leading Emissions Reductions Across Oil and Natural Gas Industry
The U.S. oil and natural gas industry is working together to reduce emissions, and these efforts by many of the nation’s leading energy companies are seeing significant results. In fact, companies voluntarily participating in the Environmental Partnership found methane leakage rates across their operations to be only 0.16 percent – 10 times lower than U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 1, 2019
Pipeline Development Helps Return Lackawanna River to Glory
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … The Lackawanna River, once no more than a polluted coal region artery, is being restored thanks to a conservation group, a utility and a pipeline builder.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 1, 2019
CU Professor Behind Climate Study Has Close Ties to Anti-Energy Groups
When the City and County of Boulder, Colo. and San Miguel County sued energy companies back in 2018, they did so based on the fact that these companies were responsible for damages related to climate change that had to be picked up by the taxpayer. Just a week before the lawsuit was filed, a study was released “summariz[ing] potential climate impact costs for Boulder County.” That report was written by Dr.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 1, 2019
Construction of Susquehanna County CDL School Illustrates Sustainability
Rick Hiduk Managing Editor of EndlessMtnLifestyles.com … … The construction of a new Susquehanna County CDL school illustrates the contributions of the natural gas industry to rural community sustainability.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 31, 2019
Zero Emission Natural Gas Here, Do Fractivists Want to Save the Planet?
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … A new method of firing power plants promises to deliver zero emission natural gas.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 31, 2019
Landowner Advocates of New York Moving Ahead, Says Furman!
Victor Furman Upstate New York Landowner, Shale Gas Activist …. …. Vic Furman says Landowner Advocates of New York is gaining support for a legal challenge to Gov.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 31, 2019
Broome County Solar Farm A Rebuke of New York Energy Policy
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … The Broome County Solar Farm is operating and the energy produced, compared to predictions, illustrates the futility of powering New York with solar energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 30, 2019
Will the Media Fall for KIITG Stunts Again?
If you show up to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission hearings this week and think you‘re having déjà vu of the very same arguments from the very same small gathering of anti-energy activists from the May and June COGCC hearings, you’d be right.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 30, 2019
Coal to Natural Gas CO2 Emission Reductions Key to Climate Stabilization
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Shifting from coal to natural gas in power plant operations is a key strategy for reducing CO2 emissions and stabilizing the climate, says new study.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 30, 2019
More Power Outages Coming to New York, Thanks to Cuomo
... … … If you live in New York State you can expect more power outages thanks to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pandering attempts to curry favor with green energy scammers.Shale Gas News – July 27, 2019
Bill desRosiers External Affairs Coordinator, Cabot Oil & Gas … … The Shale Gas News, heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM, talked about Range Resources, Lack of new NYC gas, West Virginia cracker plant and much more last week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 27, 2019
Leisure Class Environmentalists Are Too Often Just Selfish NIMBYs
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Leisure class environmentalists are the bane of true environmentalism or, as I prefer to call it, conservation.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 27, 2019
Natural Gas NOW Best Picks of the Week July 27, 2019
Tom ShepstoneShepstone Management Company, Inc. … … Natural Gas NOW readers pass along a lot of stuff every week about natural gas, fractivist antics, emissions, renewables, and other news relating to energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 26, 2019