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Energy Companies Idle Facilities for Ida
November 10, 2009 | Bloomberg.com

As Tropical Storm Ida approached the Gulf coast energy companies began shutting down drilling platforms and other facilities to avoid damage during the storm.


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Drillers Leaving New York
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This news report says that drilling companies are blocked from developing their...

Chinese Companies Drilling the Gulf of Mexico?
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New York Gas Drilling Regulations Posted
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In Tough Times Drillers Avoid “Frontier” Areas
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California LNG Project & Earthquakes
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Tropical Storm Fay Damage
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Drugs Contaminate Wastewater
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John McCain says that offshore oil drilling in the waters off of...

Insurance Companies: A Target of New Orleans Anger
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Drilling Permits On Hold in New York
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The State of New York does not plan to issue any more...

Golf-Ball Size Hail and Thunderburst Pound Alabama
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Chesapeake Cuts Gas Shale Drilling
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Chesapeake Energy is one of the leading companies drilling the organic shale...

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