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Do Texas Oil and Gas Fracing and Disposal Wells Cause Earthquakes?

Earthquakes are caused by a sudden release of energy in the earth’s crust when two sections of the crust slip past each other.The size of an earthquake is determined by the Richter magnitude scale, which ranges from 0-10. Earthquakes are sometimes classified as: ● Micro Earthquakes. Earthquakes that register less…

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Getting Accurate Data on the Connection between Hydraulic Fracturing and Seismic Activity

Currently, there is  a coordinated effort underway by a number of organizations to study and identify a possible connection between hydraulic fracturing (fracing) and a recent increase in seismic activity. Some scientists have observed an increase in seismic activity in the central and eastern regions of the United States, as…

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Is it Me or Does the EPA’s Draft Methane Rule Smell Funny?

On January 14, 2015 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it will release a draft rule aimed at curbing emissions of methane. This new rule will directly target new oil and gas production sources and natural gas processing and transmission. The EPA wants to reduce current emissions of…

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No Oil Price Relief for Texas Royalty Owners

Texas royalty owners have sure taken a licking this year. Unfortunately, it’s probably going to get worse before it gets better. Moody’s Investor’s Service recently lowered its estimates for future average 2015 prices of Brent crude to $55 per barrel, and of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude to $50 per barrel.…

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