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The "State" of the Shale Play in the United States: A Look Back on 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

During 2012, several states adopted new statutory and regulation programs addressing the exploitation of shale resources within their boundaries. Continuing a common election year theme, Congress took no significant formal...more

Longmont Sued By Colorado Oil and Gas Association

Last week we reported that the state of Colorado would not directly sue the town of Longmont to challenge the ban on hydraulic fracturing that town voters enacted in the November election....more