Jun 25, 2010
GWPC Comment on GasLand
Comment letter from the GWPC affirming that they did not deny GasLand director Josh Fox an interview for the record.
Jun 11, 2010
GasLand Debunked
Myth/Fact unveiling the inaccurracies found in the documentary "GasLand"
Jun 1, 2010
FAQ: Hydraulic Fracturing, SDWA, Fluids, and DeGette/Casey
Energy in Depth FAQ on hydraulic fracturing
Jun 1, 2010
Just the Fracs: DeGette Legislation Would Cripple American Energy Production
How the DeGette Amendment would alter the intent of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974
Jun 1, 2010
A Fluid Situation: What’s In Frac Fluids, and Is It Safe?
Energy in Depth FAQ on hydraulic fracturing fluids
Jun 1, 2010
Federal Statutes Regulate Every Step of the Hydraulic Fracturing Process
Energy in Depth chart showing how every aspect of the hydraulic fracturing process is regulated
Jun 1, 2010
A Fluid Situation: Typical Solution Used in Hydraulic Fracturing
Energy in Depth breakdown of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluid
May 13, 2010
Good Thing Science Doesn’t Read Blogs
May 27, 2010
Environmental Benefits of Advanced Oil and Gas Exploration and Production (Dept. of Energy)
May 24, 2010
The Economic Impacts of the Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Play
Penn State University study on how the development of the Marcellus Shale benefits Pennsylvania economically
Apr 1, 2010
The Economic Impact of the Haynesville Shale on the Louisiana Economy
Loren C. Scott & Associates report on the direct and indirect effects of the Haynesville Shale on Louisiana's economy
Feb 10, 2010
The Technology Behind America’s New Natural Gas Supplies
The real facts about fracture stimulation from the American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC)
Nov 1, 2009
A Chronology of Hydraulic Fracturing and the Safe Drinking Water Act
A timeline of hydraulic fracturing and water regulation milestones compiled by the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commision (IOGCC)
Oct 1, 2009
Hydraulic Fracturing Operations—Well Construction and Integrity Guidelines
The American Petroleum Institute's (API) best practices for well construction and integrity
Sep 13, 2009
Deep Shale Natural Gas: Abundant, Affordable, and Surprisingly Water Efficient
Chesapeake Energy Corporation study comparing the water efficiency of deep shale natural gas to other energy resources
Sep 1, 2009
Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts from Natural Gas Production in Broome County, New York
Professors of Applied Economics at the University of North Texas analyze the potential benefits of drilling into the Marcellus Shale
Jul 24, 2009
Prospects and Economic Impacts of Developing the Marcellus Shale
Penn State University's study on the Marcellus Shale
Jun 18, 2009
Unprecedented Increase In Magnitude Of U.S. Natural Gas Resource Base
According to the Potential Gas Committee (PGC), the U.S. possesses a natural gas resource base of 1836 trillion cubic feet
Apr 24, 2009
Environmental and Regulatory Considerations Associated with the American Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Advanced Resources International report on the management of environmental and safety risks from oil and gas production
Apr 24, 2009
Economic Considerations Associated with the American Oil and Gas Industry
Advanced Resources International report on the value of oil and gas production and the consequences of more stringent regulation
Apr 14, 2009
Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States: A Primer
Department of Energy (DOE) report on the the technology advances and challenges that accompany deep shale gas development
Apr 1, 2009
Impact of U.S. Environmental Policy on Oil and Natural Gas Production
Baker Botts LLP analysis of the effect of environmental policy on the oil and natural gas industry
Apr 1, 2009
Economic Impact of the Haynesville Shale on the Louisiana Economy
2008 study by Loren C. Scott & Associates for the LA. Dept. of Natural Resources on the economic impact of the Hayensville Shale
Mar 1, 2009
The Marcellus Shale’s Role in Energy Supply and Policy
American Petroleum Institute (API) presentation on natural gas from the Marcellus Shale
Feb 1, 2009
Oil & Gas Producing Industry in Your State
Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) data on 2006 oil and gas production broken down by state
Jan 1, 2009
Water Management and Disposal Alternatives Applicable to Shale Gas Development
ALL Consulting presentation on shale water use and treatment
Jan 1, 2009
Potential Impacts of Proposals to Modify Laws Applicable to the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry
Advanced Resources International report on the potential negative consequences of proposed oil and gas restrictions
Dec 5, 2008
Strengthening Our Economy: The Untapped U.S. Oil and Gas Resources
ICF International report on the potential impact on U.S. oil and gas production from opening offshore moratoria areas
Oct 1, 2008
The Local Impact of Oil and Gas Production and Drilling in Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Center for Applied Economic Research report on the economic impact of drilling in Oklahoma
Sep 21, 2008
Hydraulic Fracturing Considerations for Natural Gas Wells of the Marcellus Shale (ALL Consulting)
ALL Consulting reviews the history and evolution of hydraulic fracturing
Aug 21, 2008
The Economic Impact of the Natural Gas Industry in West Virginia
Marshall University Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) report on the natural gas industry in West Virginia
Jun 1, 2008
Pathway Analysis and Risk Assessment for Solids and Fluids Used in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Quality Environmental Professional Associates (QEPA) report on rules proposed by the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC)
Mar 1, 2008
Drilling for Dollars: An Assessment of the Economic Impact of the Barnett Shale
Perryman Group presentation on the economic impact of the Barnett Shale on Fort Worth and the surrounding areas
Sep 1, 2007
The Energy Sector: Still a Giant Economic Engine for the Louisiana Economy
Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association fact sheet on the oil and gas industry in Louisiana
Jun 1, 2004
Impacts to USDWs by Hydraulic Fracturing of Coalbed Methane Reservoirs
EPA study investigating the link between hydraulic fracturing and drinking water contamination
Jul 1, 2002
States’ Experience with Hydraulic Fracturing
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) survey of oil and natural gas producing states regarding hydraulic fracturing
Jun 1, 2001
Increased Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing Could Impact Natural Gas Supply
According to the Dept. of Energy, more restrictive regulation of hydraulic fracturing could negatively affect the natural gas supply
Dec 15, 1998
Inventory and Extent of Hydraulic Fracturing in Coalbed Methane Wells
Ground Water Protection Council survey of the number of active coalbed methane wells and the extent of hydraulic fracturing
Aug 12, 1991
Comparison between gel-fracture and water-fracture stimulations
Amoco Production Co. suggests that water fracture treatments outperform gel-fracture treatments in coalbed gas production
Jun 25, 2010
GWPC Comment on GasLand
Comment letter from the GWPC affirming that they did not deny GasLand director Josh Fox an interview for the record.
May 27, 2010
Domestic Petroleum Council response to EPA request for comment on Alabama’s Underground Injection Control program
May 25, 2010
Reconsider Disclosure Requirements for Materials Used in Hydraulic Fracturing
U.S. Chamber of Commerce letter to Rep. Waxman and Rep. Barton regarding Rep. DeGette's amendment to H.R. 5320
May 1, 2010
Do Not Rewrite the Safe Drinking Water Act to Limit Hydraulic Fracturing
National Association of Manufacturers letter to Rep. Waxman and Rep. Barton on Rep. DeGette's amendment to H.R. 5320
Apr 27, 2010
Concerns with Legislative Efforts to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
Bipartisan House Letter to Chairman Henry Waxman and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey
Apr 26, 2010
Preserving States’ Rights to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing
Letter from Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson
Mar 23, 2010
Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations in the Senate Climate Bill
Letter from Energy In Depth’s Lee Fuller to Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman regarding hydraulic fracturing
Mar 12, 2010
Response to Concerns About Hydraulic Fracturing
Letter from Congressmen Dan Boren and Tim Murphy to Congressmen Henry Waxman and Ed Markey
Mar 2, 2010
Shale Gas: A Game Changer for U.S. and Global Gas Markets?
U.S. Energy Information Administration report on shale gas's potential in the U.S. and abroad
Feb 12, 2010
Considerations for the Cornell University Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on the Marcellus Shale
Letter from Lee Fuller, Energy In Depth Executive Director, to the Cornell University Hydrofracking Committee
Jan 22, 2010
An Open Letter to Congress Regarding Rep. Diana DeGette’s Comments on Hydraulic Fracturing
An IPAA letter rebutting Rep. Degette's comments to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
Dec 15, 2009
Suggested Guidlines for Conducting an Accurate Study on Hydraulic Fracturing
Letter from House Democrats to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Hydraulic Fracturing (December, 2009)
Nov 12, 2009
Efforts to Advance the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act (H.R. 2766)
IPAMS letter to Congresswoman Diana DeGette asking her to stop the misinformation to advance the FRAC Act
Jul 22, 2009
Policy Resolutions Passed by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners opposes federal hydraulic fracturing legislation
Jun 29, 2009
CLUB 20 Urges You To Oppose H.R. 2766
Club 20 Letter to Colorado Cong. Delegation Opposing “Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness for Chemicals Act of 2009"
Jun 9, 2009
Expression of Opposition to Federal Legislation Banning or Restricting Hydraulic Fracturing of Oil and Gas Wells
Weld County, CO resolution to oppose federal legislation that bans or restricts hydraulic fracturing
Jun 8, 2009
Naturita, CO: Preserve the Exemption for Hydraulic Fracturing in the Safe Water Drinking Act
Naturita, CO letter to Colorado congressional delegation urging hydraulic fracturing’s SWDA exemption to be preserved
Jun 8, 2009
Delta, CO: Preserve the Exemption for Hydraulic Fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act
Delta, CO letter to congressioanl delegation urging hydraulic fracturing’s SWDA exemption to be preserved
Jun 4, 2009
Statement of Scott Kell on Behalf of the Ground Water Protection Council
Testimony from GWPC president Scott Kell before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy (June 2009)
Jun 4, 2009
Statement of the AXPC, API, IPAA, IADC, PESA, and the USOGA for the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Industry statement for the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Hearing on shale gas development
May 29, 2009
LEAF v. EPA: A Challenge to Hydraulic Fracturing of Coalbed Methane Wells in Alabama
A report on the Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation's battle to restrict coalbed methane operations
May 29, 2009
Hydraulic Fracturing Has Not Contaminated Drinking Water in TX, PA, OH, AL, or NM
Letters from numerous state regulators confirming that hydraulic fracturing has never contaminated drinking water supplies
May 2, 2009
Resolution Opposing US Representatives DeGette and Polis “Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness for Chemicals Act of 2009″
Mesa County, CO Resolution opposing DeGette/Polis Responsibility Awareness for Chemicals Act
Mar 1, 2009
Hydraulic Fracturing Exclusion from the Safe Drinking Water Act
Letter from the Industrial Minerals Association – North America (IMA-NA) opposing the DeGette-Casey legislation
Jan 1, 2009
History of Litigation Concerning Hydraulic Fracturing to Produce Coalbed Methane
State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama history of hydraulic fracturing litigation
Oct 30, 2007
Changes to the Current Regulatory Partnership that Oversees Hydraulic Fracturing is Unnecessary
Ground Water Protection Council Letter to Chairman Henry Waxman
Jul 19, 2005
State Regulators Urge Your Support of Language Currently Contained in the House Version of H.R. 6
Ground Water Protection Council Memo to Conferees of 2005 Energy Bill
Jun 8, 2005
Additional Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing is Unnecessary, Redundant, and a Misuse of Time and Money,
Ground Water Protection Council Letter to Chairman and Ranking Member of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Dec 12, 2003
Elimination of Diesel Fuel in Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids Injected into Underground Sources of Drinking Water
EPA Memorandum of Understanding on Elimination of Diesel Fuel in Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids
Oct 23, 2003
Maintaining Hydraulic Fracturing Language in Conference Committee Report H.R. 6
Coalbed Methane Association of Alabama Letter to Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)
Mar 18, 2003
Remove the Regulatory Uncertainty Facing Hydraulic Fracturing
Letter from Gov. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) to Chairman and Ranking Member of House Energy and Commerce Committee
Oct 3, 2002
The EPA Did Not Manipulate Hydraulic Fracturing Data
Letter from Bush EPA Administrator Christie Todd Whitman to Chairman Henry Waxman
Mar 19, 1999
Notice of Alleged Noncompliance of Alabama’s Underground Injection Control Program
EPA letter to Alabama regulators explaining how court’s LEAF decision “runs contrary” to EPA’s interpretation of SDWA (1999)
May 30, 1995
Denial of the LEAF Petition for Promulgation of a Rule Withdrawing Approval of Alabama’s Underground Injection Control Program
Letter from Clinton EPA Administrator Carol Browner to David A. Ludder, general counsel for LEAF
Jun 11, 2010
GasLand Debunked
Myth/Fact unveiling the inaccurracies found in the documentary "GasLand"
Jun 1, 2010
FAQ: Hydraulic Fracturing, SDWA, Fluids, and DeGette/Casey
Energy in Depth FAQ on hydraulic fracturing
Jun 1, 2010
Just the Fracs: DeGette Legislation Would Cripple American Energy Production
How the DeGette Amendment would alter the intent of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974
Jun 1, 2010
Only the Facts: Your Guide to Hydraulic Fracturing
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) fact vs. fiction on hydraulic fracturing
Jun 1, 2010
Hydraulic Fracturing Tri-Fold
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) pamphlet on hydraulic fracturing
Jun 1, 2010
Hydraulic Fracturing and the Safe Drinking Water Act: A History
Energy in Depth timeline of hydraulic fracturing regulation
Jun 1, 2010
A Fluid Situation: What’s In Frac Fluids, and Is It Safe?
Energy in Depth FAQ on hydraulic fracturing fluids
Jun 1, 2010
ProjectBRIEF Part 3: State-Federal Partnership Vs. Federal-Only Approach to Regulation
An IPAA-commissioned study on the consequences of revising the current, effective federal-state regulatory partnership
Jun 1, 2010
ProjectBRIEF Part 2: History of State-Based Regulation
An IPAA-commissioned study on the consequences of revising the current, effective federal-state regulatory partnership
Jun 1, 2010
ProjectBRIEF Part 1: Effect of Regulations on Energy, Revenue, Jobs
An IPAA-commissioned study on the consequences of revising the current, effective federal-state regulatory partnership
Jun 1, 2010
ProjectBRIEF Overview: Summary of Findings
An IPAA-commissioned study on the consequences of revising the current, effective federal-state regulatory partnership
Jun 1, 2010
Letter of the Law: Aggressive State Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing a Matter of Statute
Energy in Depth chart of hydraulic fracturing regulation sorted by state
Jun 1, 2010
Federal Statutes Regulate Every Step of the Hydraulic Fracturing Process
Energy in Depth chart showing how every aspect of the hydraulic fracturing process is regulated
Jun 1, 2010
A Fluid Situation: Typical Solution Used in Hydraulic Fracturing
Energy in Depth breakdown of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluid
Nov 4, 2009
Full Disclosure: Separating Fact from Fiction on Hydraulic Fracturing
The truth about hydraulic fracturing
Jun 12, 2009
Friday Fact Check: Who Said It?
Contradictory quotes about hydraulic fracturing from government officials
Jun 9, 2009
DeGette Bill Targeting Hydraulic Fracturing To Be Introduced Today
Myth vs. Fact: DeGette-Casey Anti-Fracing Bill
May 1, 2009
Frac vs. Fiction
Energy in Depth report on unfounded accusations against hydraulic fracturing operations
Apr 1, 2008
Hydraulic Fracturing: Effects on Energy Supply, the Economy, and the Environment
Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) fact sheet on hydraulic fracturing
Jan 1, 2008
Hydraulic Fracturing: At a Glance
American Petroleum Institute (API) overview of hydraulic fracturing
Mar 7, 2002
IPAMS Position Paper on Hydraulic Fracturing
Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States' (IPAMS) reasons for supporting hydraulic fracturing
Jan 1, 2010
Pennsylvania: Resolution Supporting Continued State Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing
A Pennsylvania resolution urging congress not to approve legislation that would remove State hydraulic fracturing regulating practices
Nov 27, 2009
Colorado’s Garfield Becomes Ninth County to Oppose Federal Fracing Legislation
Colorado’s Garfield County passes language formally opposing Rep. Diana DeGette’s FRAC Act.
Jul 22, 2009
NARUC Policy Resolutions
GS-1 Resolution Supporting State Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing
Jun 1, 2009
Mississippi: Resolution requesting Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing by State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi
Resolution requesting Congress to preserve the primacy of the State Oil & Gas Board of Mississippi to regulate hydraulic fracturing
May 1, 2009
Louisiana’s Resolution to Preserve Hydraulic Fracturing
Resolution to memorialize Congress to preserve and maintain the exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act for hydraulic fracturing
Mar 13, 2009
Alaska: A Resolution Against Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing
A resolution urging Congress not to regulate hydraulic fracturing under the provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Mar 3, 2009
Alabama: Request to Preserve Primacy of State Oil and Gas Board to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing
Resolution to preserve the primacy of the State Oil & Gas Board of Alabama to regulate hydraulic fracturing
Feb 1, 2009
Utah: Resolution urging Congress to Preserve the Safe Drinking Water Act
A joint resolution urging Congress to preserve the Safe Drinking Water Act and to refrain from placing hydraulic fracturing under it
Feb 1, 2009
Texas: Urging the United States Congress to maintain state regulatory coverage of hydraulic fracturing
A resolution urging Congress to preserve the primacy of states to regulate hydraulic fracturing
Feb 1, 2009
Oklahoma: Resolution to support the preservation of the Safe Drinking Water Act
A concurrent resolution urging Congress not to pass legislation that imposes federal regulation over hydraulic fracturing
Jan 6, 2009
North Dakota: Resolution to preserve the Safe Drinking Water Act
Resolution urging Congress not to enact legislation that removes the Safe Water Drinking Act exemption for hydraulic fracturing
Jan 1, 2009
Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC):
Urging Congress not to re-write current law to place authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing in Safe Drinking Water Act
Jan 1, 2009
Wyoming: Resolution requesting preservation of the Safe Drinking Water Act
A joint resolution requesting Congress to preserve the Safe Drinking Water Act and to not place hydraulic fracturing under its authority
May 25, 2010
Energy & Commerce Markup Likely to Include Job-Killing Amendment Targeting Hydraulic Fracturing
Mar 18, 2010
EID Statement on EPA’s Announcement to Commence Study on the Safe, Responsible Use of Hydraulic Fracturing
Feb 16, 2010
EPA Water Chief: States Doing “A Good Job Already” in Regulation of Key Energy Technology
Dec 7, 2009
It’s Up to You, New York
Jul 21, 2009
Exhibit A: Energy In Depth Takes Pro-Jobs, Pro-Energy Message to Legislators’ Conference in PA
Jun 19, 2009
Safe Use of Hydraulic Fracturing, Effective State Regulation, Tied to 58% Expansion in U.S. Natural Gas Reserves
Aug 25, 2010
Shale Goes Global
Aug 11, 2010
Let’s Talk About Cleavage
Aug 10, 2010
No Place Like Dome?
Aug 5, 2010
House Call on the FRAC Act
Jul 1, 2010
You Sent Out the Wrong List?
Jun 22, 2010
No Second Acts for GasLand
Jun 9, 2010
Debunking GasLand
May 13, 2010
Good Thing Science Doesn’t Read Blogs
May 4, 2010
Evidence is Not the Plural of Anecdote
Apr 28, 2010
No Joy in Mudville?
Apr 20, 2010
Out-of-State, Out-of-Mind
Apr 8, 2010
Rep. George’s Fact-Free Fact-Finding Mission
Apr 7, 2010
Gone Fishin’ at the St. Regis
Mar 26, 2010
Not Very Brotherly
Mar 25, 2010
Texas Health Dept. Determines “No Established Link” Between Shale Gas Development and Serious Health Issues
Mar 25, 2010
Language of Opportunity
Mar 24, 2010
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
Mar 15, 2010
Sharing Is Caring
Mar 10, 2010
Return to Sender
Feb 18, 2010
EMPTY NEST
Feb 12, 2010
Seven Questions for the Mayor of DISH
Jan 27, 2010
The Final Countdown
Jan 21, 2010
When Gummy Bears Attack
Jan 19, 2010
Markey’s Hearing Aide
Jan 8, 2010
Ask, and You Shall Receive
Dec 30, 2009
What Lies Beneath
Dec 30, 2009
Countdown to DECision Day
Dec 18, 2009
Lies, Damned Lies, and Walter Hang’s Statistics
Nov 13, 2009
Well Beyond the NORM
Nov 10, 2009
Gangs of New York
Nov 4, 2009
Sign of the Times
Aug 20, 2009
Mind the O-GAP: Fact-Checking OGAP’s Assertion of HF-Related Contamination in Wyo. Drinking Water
Jun 22, 2009
EID Launches New “Write-A-Rep” Communications Tool
Jun 12, 2009
Issue Alert: Friday Fact Check: Who Said It?