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Gas drilling in Appalachia yields a foul byproduct

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A drilling technique that is beginning to unlock staggering quantities of natural gas underneath Appalachia also yields a troubling byproduct: powerfully briny wastewater that can kill fish and give tap water a foul taste and odor.

TransCanada: Project costs increase, builder offers deals

TransCanada Corp. is offering significant incentives for North Slope producers to commit gas to its planned natural gas pipeline when an open season for shipping contracts is held this summer.

Eni's pipeline on North Slope now under construction

Eni Petroleum says its new Nikaitchuq offshore field on the North Slope will begin producing oil in December, with pipeline construction underway now and drilling set to resume this spring.

Oil slips to $77 a barrel

NEW YORK (AP) -- Crude prices slipped Feb. 3 after the government said supplies grew unexpectedly the week before.


Friday, January 29, 2010
   Alyeska: oil flowing through TAPS declines, gets cooler

Parnell says its time to settle Point Thomson lease dispute


Friday, January 22, 2010
   Oil prices drop, on news of stronger dollar, growing China energy needs

Village, environmental groups challenge Red Dog mine's EPA permit

Conoco delays North Slope development project

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