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Senate panel sets hearing on Oklahoma earthquakes
2015-10-30 20:59:22| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
Seismologists and oil and gas industry regulators are scheduled to testify about a dramatic rise in the number of earthquakes in Oklahoma. Among those scheduled to testify are Secretary of Energy and Environment Michael Teague and the Dr. Jeremy Boak with the Oklahoma Geological Survey.
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2 More Fracking-Related Earthquakes Hit Oklahoma Despite New Rules Meant to Prevent Them
2015-10-12 17:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Two earthquakes registering at a 4.5 and a 4.4 magnitude shook frack-happy Oklahoma on Saturday, some of the strongest felt in the state this year. The stronger quake occurred just a few miles from the city of Cushing, which holds one of the largest crude oil storage facilities in the world. The recent quakes struck only a handful of weeks after the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC), the states public utilities commission, shut down several disposal wells around Cushing and issued new regulations...
Series of small earthquakes hit near Oklahoma crude oil storage hub
2015-10-11 22:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: A series of small earthquakes have been recorded across northern Oklahoma, following two moderate earthquakes in the area on Saturday. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that nine quakes ranging in magnitude from 2.5 to 3.7 were recorded between 5.07pm on Saturday and 5.27am on Sunday. No injuries or damage were reported. Geologists say damage is not likely in quakes below magnitude 4.0. The latest seismic activity came after a 4.5 magnitude temblor on Saturday afternoon near Cushing...
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Texas Railroad Commission Finds Earthquakes in North Texas Not Caused by Drilling Operations
2015-09-29 12:16:57| Energy - Topix.net
Update: On September 10, the Texas Railroad Commission concluded that these small earthquakes that occurred near Azle, Texas likely were not caused by drilling operations conducted by EnerVest Operating LLC. The Texas Railroad Commission has concluded that small earthquakes that occurred near Azle, Texas, from late 2013 through spring 2014 likely were not caused by drilling operations conducted by XTO Energy Inc., an Exxon Mobil Corp. subsidiary. The Railroad Commission regulates the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in Texas.
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Texas Railroad Commission Finds Earthquakes in North Texas Not Caused by Drilling Operations
2015-09-28 22:22:41| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
Update: On September 10, the Texas Railroad Commission concluded that these small earthquakes that occurred near Azle, Texas likely were not caused by drilling operations conducted by EnerVest Operating LLC. The Texas Railroad Commission has concluded that small earthquakes that occurred near Azle, Texas, from late 2013 through spring 2014 likely were not caused by drilling operations conducted by XTO Energy Inc., an Exxon Mobil Corp. subsidiary. The Railroad Commission regulates the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in Texas.
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