US sets first major fracking rules on federal landsThe Obama administration's new rules governing fracking on federal lands drew swift criticism from all sides on Friday, with green groups calling the measures "toothless" and the energy industry slamming "unnecessary" reg More… |
Big role seen for unconventional oil and gasUnconventional oil and gas resources will play an important role in the global fuel mix with technological advancement across the entire value chain shaping the profitability of the industry in the long term, a report said. While More… |
Fracking without freshwater in TexasAt a dusty Texas oilfield, Apache Corp has eliminated its reliance on what arguably could be the biggest long-term constraint for fracking wells in the arid western United States: scarce freshwater. For only one well, millions of More… |