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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 -

Marcellus Shale Update: Energy Remains an Important Electoral Issue Even in “Safe” States Like New York: Law Firm, Attorneys

Flaster Greenberg PC on 10/19/2022

Now less than one month before Election Day, the New York Governor's race is far closer than most had anticipated. Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul, who succeeded Andrew Cuomo following his resignation, is being pressed by...more

Energy Could be an Issue in Pennsylvania - If the Republicans Can Run a Campaign

Flaster Greenberg PC on 9/29/2022

Pennsylvania is rapidly becoming the ultimate battleground state in American politics. Famously described by Democratic political operative James Carville as “Philadelphia in the East, Pittsburgh in the West, and Alabama in...more

As Ukraine Fights for Its Life, Philadelphia Remains Dormant

Flaster Greenberg PC on 5/4/2022

Just north of Philadelphia International Airport and south of the Philadelphia sports Stadium complex lies the Port of Philadelphia, one of the largest freshwater ports in the world. So strategically located is the Port of...more

Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Forces A Rethink Of American Energy Policies

Flaster Greenberg PC on 3/14/2022

Shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, February 23, President Biden reinstated the sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that he had waived only last year. Depending on what side of the political divide you...more

As Ukraine Tensions Soar, America's Greatest Weapon Remains Trapped Underground

Flaster Greenberg PC on 1/31/2022

Last week, President Joe Biden warned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that a Russian invasion of Ukraine might be imminent. While Zelensky does not seem to share that assessment, full scale war in Eastern Europe seems...more

The Biden Administration and Energy Part II - International Relations

Flaster Greenberg PC on 1/15/2021

President Biden’s first move on energy internationally likely will be one of his most unfortunate actions - rejoining the Paris Climate Accords. Unfortunately, he will have no choice, since he has consistently pledged to do...more

The Biden Administration and Energy Part I - Domestic Policy

Flaster Greenberg PC on 1/12/2021

When President Biden takes office on January 20, among the many other obstacles, issues and problems that he will need to deal with is an impending polar vortex that meteorologists now predict will descend upon the United...more

Marcellus Shale Update: Can The United States Senate Stop Germany's Gas Pipeline From Russia In A Post-Coronavirus World?

Flaster Greenberg PC on 6/11/2020

Two United States Senators, Republican Ted Cruz of Texas and Democrat Jean Shaheen of New Hampshire, introduced legislation last week that would place sanctions on any company attempting to finish laying the pipe needed to...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2020 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/30/2020

Coronavirus Throws EU Climate Plans into Disarray - "Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said last week that the EU should 'forget about' the Green Deal for now while it focuses on Coronavirus." Why this is important: ...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2019 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/23/2019

The U.S. is Set to Become the World's Biggest Oil Exporter Thanks to the Fracking Revolution - "The U.S. shale revolution has made it to one of the world's largest energy producers and potentially the largest oil exporter...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - December 2018

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/8/2018

The 'Trump Effect' is Slowing International Progress on Climate Change, Think Tank Warns - "The report from the Institute of International and European Affairs ("IIEA") considered the impact President Donald Trump was...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - November 2018 #4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/30/2018

U.S. Global Change Research Program - Fourth National Climate Assessment - "Impacts, risks and adaptation in the United States Report-in-Brief" Why this is important: The assessment posits the U.S. will lose 10 percent of...more

Marcellus Shale Update: Natural Gas's Dilemma - How to Respond to the National Climate Assessment?

Flaster Greenberg PC on 11/26/2018

On Black Friday, the Trump Administration released Volume II of the National Climate Assessment. Running 1,600 pages, the report is the second volume of the fourth National Climate Assessment, which was mandated by Congress...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - October 2018 #4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/27/2018

The U.S. Supreme Court Slows Children's Climate Lawsuit - For Now - "In the latest step of a fascinating bit of constitutional law called Atmospheric Trust Litigation, the Chief Justice halted the District Court trial...more

Marcellus Shale Update: The DRBC and the Limits of Administrative Agency Power

Flaster Greenberg PC on 9/28/2018

There are two lessons from the petition by Pennsylvania State Senators Lisa Baker and Gene Yaw and Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnatti to intervene on behalf of a Wayne County landowner in his challenge to new rules...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - June 2018 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 6/30/2018

Judge Boots the Global Warming Cases of San Francisco and Oakland Against Oil Companies - "In a 16-page order, U.S. District Judge William Alsup granted the motions to dismiss from the five targeted companies - Chevron,...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2018 #5

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 6/2/2018

In an Internal Memo, the White House Considered Whether to Simply 'Ignore' Federal Climate Research - "The document, drafted September 18 by Michael Catanzaro, President Trump's special assistant for domestic energy and...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2018 #4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/26/2018

FERC Won't Consider Big Climate Change Effects in Pipeline Reviews - "FERC's three Republican commissioners issued the surprise ruling as part of an otherwise routine decision on a pipeline upgrade proposed by the utility...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2018

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/5/2018

In Cities v. Fossil Fuels, Exxon's Allies Want the Accusers Investigated - "Now two industry-friendly groups are turning the tables and asking the SEC to investigate the cities and counties for possible fraud." Why this...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2018 #4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/23/2018

Trump Prepared to Hit China with $60 Billion in Annual Tariffs - "President Trump is preparing to impose a package of $60 billion in annual tariffs against Chinese products, following through on a longtime threat that he...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2018 - Issue 4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 1/26/2018

West Virginia Surface, Mineral Rights Owners Say Details Will be Key to Getting Co-Tenancy Bill Passed - "Surface and mineral rights owners most affected by co-tenancy legislation say they're wary of jumping on the...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2018

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 1/5/2018

Appalachia Underground NGL Storage Facility Clears Big Hurdle - "The Appalachia Storage & Trading Hub initiative got approval for the first of two application phases for a $1.9 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan, the...more

Energy & Environment Update - April 2015

Mintz - ML Strategies on 4/14/2015

In This Issue: - Energy and Climate - Congress - Administration - Department of Energy - Department of Interior - Department of Justice - Department of State -...more

Energy Newsletter - July 2014

King & Spalding on 7/2/2014

In This Issue: - Russia's Second Renewable Energy Auction Gives Both Glimmer of Hope and Cause for Concern - Tanzania Publishes First Draft of a Long-Awaited Local Content Policy - New York's Highest...more

TRANSACTIONAL: Upstream Developments - Russia and former republics: Unconventional Russia

King & Spalding on 4/19/2013

The unconventional hydrocarbon resource boom that hit the US and Europe had gone relatively unnoticed in Russia until recently. Ignoring the world’s fascination with the potential of unconventional resources, Russia...more

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