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U.S. energy independence is no longer just a pipe dream
It's no pipe dream. The U.S. is already the world's fastest-growing oil and natural gas producer. Counting the output from Canada and Mexico, North America is "the new Middle East," Citigroup analysts declare in a recent report. 
ew publication traces water's journey through shale-gas production
A new, free publication offered by Penn State Extension examines how water is used and affected during production of natural gas from deep shale formations.
Hydraulic Fracturing Unfamiliar Term
The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll revealed that 64% of Americans were either not familiar with, or had never heard of the term "hydraulic fracturing" (sometimes called "fracking").
New Pipeline Application Received from TransCanada
The State Department has received a new application from TransCanada Corp. for a proposed pipeline that would run from the Canadian border to connect to an existing pipeline in Steele City, Nebraska.
Interior Department sets rules for gas drilling on public lands
The Obama administration said Friday it will for the first time require companies drilling for oil and natural gas on public and Indian lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Ohio Gov. Kasich concerned by climate change, but won’t 'apologize' for coal
Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) acknowledged Wednesday that his belief in climate change cuts against the grain in the Republican Party, but don't look for him to embrace Environmental Protection Agency regulations any time soon.
State officials offer comments during panel discussion on oil, gas drilling
Sen. Lou Gentile, a Democrat from Steubenville and the lone Democrat to participate in Wednesday's panel discussion, said he does not support a moratorium on horizontal hydraulic fracturing, a move some of his legislative colleagues have proposed.
Obama order coordinates federal oversight of 'fracking,' gas development
President Obama signed an executive order Friday establishing a high-level task force charged with coordinating federal oversight of domestic natural-gas development.
