Tar balls on Alabama beaches to be tested
Officials in Alabama say tar balls that have been washing up on the state's prime tourist beaches will be sent to Auburn University for testing.
View ArticleEagle Ford production to boost state’s rainy day fund
Railroad Commission Chairwoman Elizabeth Ames Jones extolled the economic benefits of drilling in the Eagle Ford shale on Wednesday saying its production is adding significantly to state coffers.
View ArticleGuest commentary: Leave the fracking states alone
All of the United States' increased oil production over the past 5 years took place on private and state land. The reason? Production on federal land is bogged down by red tape, regulatory...
View ArticleWorry and debate follow Pennsylvania court’s drilling decision
Business advocates consider the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision backing cities' rights to fight the state's new gas drilling law a major setback. Environmentalists cheered the decision, saying it...
View ArticlePivotal Keystone XL study seen boosting chances for approval
The State Department on Friday said the Keystone XL pipeline is unlikely to dramatically boost demand for Canada's oil sands, delivering a verdict that angered environmentalists even as it gave...
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