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Best Site for Finding Information on Individual Gas Wells
Blog WVSORO May 23, 2009
The best site for finding information on individual gas wells is the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey web site called “Pipeline”. More
Blog WVSORO May 23, 2009
The best site for finding information on individual gas wells is the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey web site called “Pipeline”. More
How to find oil and gas well production data
Blog WVSORO May 20, 2009
The link below will take you to the web site of the WV DEP Office of Oil and Gas, which is the state government agency in West Virginia that regulates oil and gas drilling. More
Issues: Oil and Gas
Blog WVSORO May 20, 2009
The link below will take you to the web site of the WV DEP Office of Oil and Gas, which is the state government agency in West Virginia that regulates oil and gas drilling. More
Issues: Oil and Gas
WVSORO submits comments on proposed Marcellus Shale “Guidance”
Blog WVSORO April 20, 2009
The new large volume fracture process used in drilling/producing Marcellus Shale wells are a leap forward in technology, surface disturbance, water use and water disposal. In a meager response the DEP announced by a press release that it has issued a draft “Guidance” Document that will not have the force of law. Although WVSORO thinks […] More
Issues: DEP, Marcellus shale
Blog WVSORO April 20, 2009
The new large volume fracture process used in drilling/producing Marcellus Shale wells are a leap forward in technology, surface disturbance, water use and water disposal. In a meager response the DEP announced by a press release that it has issued a draft “Guidance” Document that will not have the force of law. Although WVSORO thinks […] More
Issues: DEP, Marcellus shale
WVSORO Surface Owners’ News – Under the Dome 2009
Newsletter WVSORO March 9, 2009
Surface Owners’ Bill of Rights Introduced in the Senate; House Version Expected Soon More
Issues: Legislation, Oil and Gas
Newsletter WVSORO March 9, 2009
Surface Owners’ Bill of Rights Introduced in the Senate; House Version Expected Soon More
Issues: Legislation, Oil and Gas
The West Virginia Surface Owners’ Bill of Rights
Blog WVSORO March 2, 2009
West Virginia’s current surface owner protection laws were first enacted 1983. These were few and ineffective. Surface owners were given only 15 days’ notice before the drilling commences, with no options for input about what parts of their property will be taken by the operators. More
Issues: Horizontal wells, Oil and Gas, Pipelines, Water
Blog WVSORO March 2, 2009
West Virginia’s current surface owner protection laws were first enacted 1983. These were few and ineffective. Surface owners were given only 15 days’ notice before the drilling commences, with no options for input about what parts of their property will be taken by the operators. More
Issues: Horizontal wells, Oil and Gas, Pipelines, Water
WVSORO Surface Owners’ News – Winter 2009
Newsletter WVSORO February 10, 2009
Legislative Study Committee Hears from Landowners, Industry | Tawney Gas Royalties Case Settled, New Leases Allow Companies to Deduct Expenses More
Issues: Leasing, Legislation, Oil and Gas
Newsletter WVSORO February 10, 2009
Legislative Study Committee Hears from Landowners, Industry | Tawney Gas Royalties Case Settled, New Leases Allow Companies to Deduct Expenses More
Issues: Leasing, Legislation, Oil and Gas
What is the “Marcellus Shale”?
Resource Gallery WVSORO February 5, 2009
Basic information form the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey. More
Issues: Marcellus shale
Resource Gallery WVSORO February 5, 2009
Basic information form the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey. More
Issues: Marcellus shale
Gas Well Drilling Brine Challenges Water Treatment Plants
News WVSORO December 14, 2008
A growing volume of brine from natural gas drilling and production is posing a challenge for municipal wastewater treatment plants. The new waste stream can be a financial boon for plants that have spare capacity. But at high volumes it can harm plant function -- and water quality. More
Issues: Drilling waste, Oil and Gas, Water
News WVSORO December 14, 2008
A growing volume of brine from natural gas drilling and production is posing a challenge for municipal wastewater treatment plants. The new waste stream can be a financial boon for plants that have spare capacity. But at high volumes it can harm plant function -- and water quality. More
Issues: Drilling waste, Oil and Gas, Water
Pennsylvania discloses frac fluids. What’s in that fracking fluid?
News, Water Advice WVSORO December 12, 2008
It’s something many people in the Upper Delaware region want to know: What's in that fracking fluid? More
Issues: Fracking, Water
News, Water Advice WVSORO December 12, 2008
It’s something many people in the Upper Delaware region want to know: What's in that fracking fluid? More
Issues: Fracking, Water
Chesapeake Continues Activity With $3.37 Billion Statoil Deal
News WVSORO November 11, 2008
Chesapeake Energy on Tuesday announced the latest in a series of deals to raise funds and find partners to develop its natural-gas holdings, getting as much as $3.37 billion from Norway's StatoilHydro. More
Issues: Marcellus shale
News WVSORO November 11, 2008
Chesapeake Energy on Tuesday announced the latest in a series of deals to raise funds and find partners to develop its natural-gas holdings, getting as much as $3.37 billion from Norway's StatoilHydro. More
Issues: Marcellus shale
Pictures of the Marcellus Shale formation outcrop
Misc Gallery WVSORO November 10, 2008
In most places in West Virginia the Marcellus Shale is thousands of feet under the ground. In the ridge and valley province of the Appalachian mountains, the rock strata buckled when Africa and North America collided eons ago. More
Issues: Marcellus shale
Misc Gallery WVSORO November 10, 2008
In most places in West Virginia the Marcellus Shale is thousands of feet under the ground. In the ridge and valley province of the Appalachian mountains, the rock strata buckled when Africa and North America collided eons ago. More
Issues: Marcellus shale
WVSORO Surface Owners’ News – September/October 2008
Newsletter WVSORO October 28, 2008
WV SORO Appeals Ruling on Spacing for Gas Wells Spacing Needed to Protect Landowners | WV SORO Presents Your Concerns to Legislators | Building Momentum Toward a Bill of Rights More
Issues: Leasing, Legislation, Oil and Gas
Newsletter WVSORO October 28, 2008
WV SORO Appeals Ruling on Spacing for Gas Wells Spacing Needed to Protect Landowners | WV SORO Presents Your Concerns to Legislators | Building Momentum Toward a Bill of Rights More
Issues: Leasing, Legislation, Oil and Gas
Explanation of the Importance Of the “West Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual” To Surface Owners.
Blog WVSORO October 25, 2008
Technically the Manual presents “best management practices”. But according to the Manual, “These [best management] practices are required” by the State. More
Issues: Leasing, Minerals-Royalties, Oil and Gas
Blog WVSORO October 25, 2008
Technically the Manual presents “best management practices”. But according to the Manual, “These [best management] practices are required” by the State. More
Issues: Leasing, Minerals-Royalties, Oil and Gas
Northern Wayne County Community Association to Host Meeting on Oil & Gas Drilling and Surface Owners’ Rights
Press Release WVSORO October 14, 2008
The Northern Wayne County Community Association will be hosting a meeting on surface owners' rights and legislative options for expanding surface owner protections in West Virginia on Tuesday, October 28 More
Issues: Oil and Gas
Press Release WVSORO October 14, 2008
The Northern Wayne County Community Association will be hosting a meeting on surface owners' rights and legislative options for expanding surface owner protections in West Virginia on Tuesday, October 28 More
Issues: Oil and Gas
Educational Meeting on Oil & Gas Leasing Set for October 30 in Doddridge County
Press Release WVSORO October 14, 2008
Local organizers for the WV Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WV SORO) have planned an educational meeting on oil & gas leasing at the Doddridge County Park for Thursday, October 30, 2008 starting at 6:30 PM. More
Issues: Oil and Gas
Press Release WVSORO October 14, 2008
Local organizers for the WV Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WV SORO) have planned an educational meeting on oil & gas leasing at the Doddridge County Park for Thursday, October 30, 2008 starting at 6:30 PM. More
Issues: Oil and Gas
WV State agency for enforcing oil and gas drilling laws
Blog WVSORO September 30, 2008
Information on Filing a Complaint with the DEP Office of Oil & Gas. You may also file complaints and report suspicious activity to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Emergency spills and other pollution should be reported immediately by calling 1-800-642-3074. More
Issues: DEP, EPA, Oil and Gas
Blog WVSORO September 30, 2008
Information on Filing a Complaint with the DEP Office of Oil & Gas. You may also file complaints and report suspicious activity to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Emergency spills and other pollution should be reported immediately by calling 1-800-642-3074. More
Issues: DEP, EPA, Oil and Gas
Landowners’ group appeals state agency ruling on spacing for gas wells
Press Release WVSORO July 25, 2008
Spacing needed to protect interests of investors, mineral and surface owners More
Issues: Well Spacing
Press Release WVSORO July 25, 2008
Spacing needed to protect interests of investors, mineral and surface owners More
Issues: Well Spacing
Chesapeake Energy says shale leasehold costs are rising sharply
News WVSORO June 20, 2008
Leasing costs in three of the US' largest natural gas shale plays have risen sharply over the last several months as more companies seek to lock up acreage, independent Chesapeake Energy said Friday. More
Issues: Leasing
News WVSORO June 20, 2008
Leasing costs in three of the US' largest natural gas shale plays have risen sharply over the last several months as more companies seek to lock up acreage, independent Chesapeake Energy said Friday. More
Issues: Leasing