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Utica Shale Gas for Export as LNG

BizJournals.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:57:43 +0000

Tennessee Gas Pipeline plans to build a pipeline from the Utica Shale play in Ohio to an LNG export facility in Louisiana.

Who Takes a Hit When Natural Gas Prices Rise?

Christian Science Monitor — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:20:49 +0000

When natural gas prices rise heating a home with gas becomes more expensive. Many other activities become more expensive. One concern about exporting natural gas is that lots of people (and industries) will see their expenses go up. An article on the Christian Science Monitor website explores who will see higher prices.

Arkansas Shale Gas and Water Quality

Duke University — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:40:23 +0000

“A new study by scientists at Duke University and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) finds no evidence of groundwater contamination from shale gas production in Arkansas.” Quoted from the Duke University press release.

UK Oil and Natural Gas Report

Energy Information Administration — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:30:39 +0000

The UK is the largest producer of oil and the second largest producer of natural gas in the European Union; however, they still are a net importer of both of these fuels.

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More Debate on Exporting Natural Gas

Bloomberg — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:42:02 +0000

Energy companies have submitted permit requests for 20 natural gas export projects. The projects will create jobs, income for natural gas companies and property owners, and improve our trade balance. Opponents believe that exports will increase prices and accelerate the landscape impact of drilling activity.

Utica Shale to Canada Pipeline?

Ohio.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:49:53 +0000

A natural gas pipeline between the Utica Shale in Ohio and natural gas consumers in Ontario, Canada has been proposed by a group of transmission companies.

Shale Boom Not Happening Outside USA

RigZone.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:21:20 +0000

A RigZone.com article explains why the natural gas from shale boom that has occurred in the United States is not making much of a bang in many other countries.

Why Natural Gas Cars are Selling Slowly

Washington Post — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:30:25 +0000

Natural gas is cleaner and more economical as a fuel for passenger vehicles than gasoline, but sales of cars that run on natural gas have been very slow. A Washington Post article explains the problems.

Shell Bets Big on Natural Gas

New York Times — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:35:36 +0000

Royal Dutch Shell has made major investments in developing conventional and unconventional natural gas resources in several parts of the world, building LNG terminals to prepare it for distant markets, develop the first floating LNG facility and develop new methods to convert natural gas into liquid fuels.