Coal-bed Methane: Boom, bust and hard lessons
Wyoming’s coal-bed methane boom in the early 2000s stirred controversies over land rights, mineral rights, environmental stewardship, the disposal of water and—at every turn—politics.
Gas Wells
Probe of Pavillion gas wells finds a need for more data
Initial well-integrity report finds gas wells were properly drilled and maintained, more study needed to determine source of water contamination.
OSHA proposes oil & gas safety amendments
On, Oct. 2,2012, Dan Neal of the Equality State Policy Center posted this opinion piece and notice of a public hearing scheduled for Oct. 5, 2012, regarding proposed alterations to OSHA safety rules for workers in the oil and gas …
A mom-and-pop oil company prospects for gas in central Wyoming
John Wold is one of Wyoming's most notorious wildcatters. At the age of 95, he still enjoys the thrill and challenge of making new oil and gas discoveries.
State Oil and Gas Regulators Are Spread Too Thin to Do Their Jobs
by Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica – December 30, 2009 12:38 pm EST
Larry Parrish knew something was wrong as soon as he wheeled his state-owned pickup off the West Virginia highway and onto the rocky field where the natural gas well …