By Timothy Puko A $750 million power plant project in Lawrence County has taken a big step toward reality with the approval of its state air permit by the Department of Environmental ProtectionThis state agency has permitting and primary regulatory authority over the natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the
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Natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. development in Butler County is thriving and is poised for more success through this year, according to gas developers. Pipelines and gas processing facilities are being built; educational programs are being implemented and being improved
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By Rachel Morgan, shalereporter.com The risks of hauling frackingRefers to a method used by producers to extract more natural gas from a well by opening up rock formations using hydraulic or explosive force. wastewater are plenty — from leaking brineA salt water and chemical mix that is produced after fracking a well. This liquid comes
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The safe development of the Marcellus ShaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is the most frequently occurring sedimentary rock.ShaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is the most frequently occurring sedimentary rock. is one of the most highly productive types of sedimentary
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The Department of Environmental ProtectionThis state agency has permitting and primary regulatory authority over the natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. industry in the state. announced today it has released emissions data for the unconventional drilling industry and will discuss the
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