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Fracking is a non-technical term for Hydraulic Fracturing. Fracking or Hydraulic Fracturing is a method for retrieving, otherwise inaccessible, natural gas and petroleum by injecting pressurized fluid and chemicals into underground rock causing fissures. The fissures widen and expand allowing petroleum and gas to escape and flow to areas where it can be retrieved. less -

Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Decision Upholds Importance of Conservation Agreements

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 3/9/2016

On March 1, the oil and gas industry won a significant victory when the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (“FWS”) decision that conservation agreements supported by the industry...more

2015 Florida Legislative Update: Environment, Growth Management and Water

Holland & Knight LLP on 7/7/2015

The Florida Legislature concluded its 2015 regular session on May 1, 2015. However, for all practical purposes, the session ended on April 28, when the House unexpectedly adjourned three days early after it became clear the...more

Department of Conservation Issues Revised, Proposed Well Stimulation Treatment Regulations

Stoel Rives LLP on 6/18/2014

On June 13, 2014, the Department of Conservation (“Department”) issued a public notice and posted the latest version of the proposed regulations for the use of well stimulation in oil and gas production (“Revised Proposed...more

Natural Gas Power Saves Texas Water, May Reduce Drought Risk

BakerHostetler on 12/31/2013

A recent study by researchers Bridget Scanlon, Ian Duncan and Robert C. Reedy of the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas-Austin found that the state of Texas consumed less water as a result of using natural...more

Energy And Environment Update -- April 8, 2013

Mintz on 4/9/2013

In This Issue: Energy & Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Interior Department; Department of Commerce; Department of Defense; Department of...more

Texas Railroad Commission Amends Fracturing Fluid Recycling Rules to Encourage Water Conservation

BakerHostetler on 4/5/2013

Under rules adopted by the Texas Railroad Commission (Commission) on March 26, 2013, effective April 15, 2013, Texas hydraulic fracturing operators may recycle fracturing fluids on their own leased or owned land used for...more

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