Energy in Depth: Today’s News
Times-Union (Albany): The Key to Cleaner Future of Energy. Jerry R. Simmons, Executive Director of the National Association of Royalty Owners, writes on the benefits of natural gas production to property owners. He also outlines the practice’s safety record, pointing the Ground Water Protection Council, and more.
Planet Gore (National Review On-Line): Fractured Thinking. Chris Horner writes an extensive post on hydraulic fracturing and Rep. Dianna DeGette’s plans to insert legislation regulating the practice into the Waxman-Markey climate control bill.
The Greenwood Commonwealth (Mississippi): Bias Against Oil is Dangerous. In an editorial, The Greenwood Commonwealth writes against the attacks on the domestic oil and gas industry coming from Washington.
Tri-County Courier Express: Gas Wells on DuBois’ Reservoir Watershed? DuBois, Pennsylvania “is still exploring the option of drilling gas wells at the Anderson Creek Reservoir.” “We are looking forward to this venture because it will help the city out financially,” said Mayor John “Herm” Suplizio. “Suplizio said the city owns gas and oil rights to 2,000 acres. He said the city could lease all 2,000 acres and receive $500 per acre, which translates into $1 million. The city could also receive 15 percent in royalties for the gas.”
