Posts by WVSORO
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Order allowing WVSORO to intervene
Document WVSORO June 3, 2009
WV SORO allowed to intervene in the petition for appeal filed by the Coal Association and the Pocahontas Land Company and others More
Issues: Marcellus shale, Minerals-Royalties
Document WVSORO June 3, 2009
WV SORO allowed to intervene in the petition for appeal filed by the Coal Association and the Pocahontas Land Company and others More
Issues: Marcellus shale, Minerals-Royalties
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
WV SORO Comments on DEP Marcellus Guidance Document
Document WVSORO May 20, 2009
Issues: Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Document WVSORO May 20, 2009
Issues: Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
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
Modern Shale Gas Development in the United States: A Primer
Document WVSORO April 21, 2009
Issues: Marcellus shale
Document WVSORO April 21, 2009
Issues: Marcellus shale
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
DEP’s proposed Marcellus guidance document.
Document WVSORO April 20, 2009
Issues: DEP, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Document WVSORO April 20, 2009
Issues: DEP, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
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
Why a Surface Owners’ Bill of Rights is Needed
Document WVSORO March 2, 2009
Issues: Fracking, Oil and Gas, Pipelines, Pooling
Document WVSORO March 2, 2009
Issues: Fracking, Oil and Gas, Pipelines, Pooling
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