Natural Gas News – May 16, 2019
NYDEC nixes natural gas pipeline despite union, business support
New York Post reported: The New York Department of Environmental Conservation on Wednesday struck down a proposed pipeline project that would have delivered natural gas reserves from Pennsylvania to New York. The proposed plan, called the Northeast Supply Enhancement, was touted by unions who would have worked on its construction and the New York Business Council, but criticized by environmental groups. The DEC cited environmental concerns in their decision to nix the project, which included a pipe that would run from New Jersey to the Rockaways. For more on this story visit nypost.com or click https://nyp.st/2w1czSj
North Dakota posts strong month for oil production, hits record for natural gas
Star Tribune reported: North Dakota posted a solid March for oil production, while hitting a new record for natural gas output, state data released Wednesday show. But surging production over the past year continues to leave North Dakota well short of its goals to reduce the flaring of natural gas. Gas that can’t be captured is burned off, a waste of resources and an environmental issue. North Dakota, the nation’s second-largest oil producer after Texas, pumped out 1.39 million barrels of oil per day in March, up 4% over the previous month, according to the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources. The state’s record monthly output was 1.4 million barrels per day in January. But surging production over the past year continues to leave North Dakota well short of its goals to reduce the flaring of natural gas. Gas that can’t be captured is burned off, a waste of resources and an environmental issue. North Dakota, the nation’s second-largest oil producer after Texas, pumped out 1.39 million barrels of oil per day in March, up 4% over the previous month, according to the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources. The state’s record monthly output was 1.4 million barrels per day in January. For more on this story visit startribune.com or click http://strib.mn/2WaS0RK
