By Dennis R. Luna, P.E., J.D. A recent study prepared by scientists affiliated with Duke University, the University of Rochester, and Cal Poly Pomona titled “Increased Stray Gas Abundance in a Subset of Drinking Water Wells Near Marcellus Shale Gas … Continue reading
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By Dennis R. Luna, J.D., P.E., and Michael Newman Part 1 of a 4-part series As oil and gas fracking operations have increased, so have the risks and the potential liability claims associated with enhanced recovery techniques, horizontal wells, water disposal … Continue reading
By Dennis R. Luna and Michael Newman Part 2 of a 4-part series Oil and gas operations by their nature involve some environmental risks, which are well known and typically well managed. But shale gas fracking operations are associated with … Continue reading
By Dennis R. Luna and Michael Newman Part 3 of a 4-part series Numerous parties are involved in the drilling and completion of a shale gas well. First and foremost, there is the owner/operator of the site. The operator will … Continue reading
By Dennis R. Luna and Michael Newman Part 4 of a 4-part series Traditionally, operators carry several types of insurance policies that have the potential to provide environmental coverage in the event of a loss at a site. These include: … Continue reading
Berkeley Releases Study on Fracking in California By Dennis R. Luna, P.E., J.D. The potential impact of hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells is the focus of a 59-page report released April 12 by the Wheeler Institute for Water … Continue reading