Lynn Swanson Named One of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Women of the Year
New Orleans CityBusiness has named Lynn Swanson one of the city’s Women of the Year. CityBusiness honors Women of the Year for helping move the region forward with energy, innovative ideas, achievements, and a commitment to excellence. Honorees were selected based on industry and community involvement and achievement. A luncheon will be held for honorees [...]
Recent Developments in the Battle Over Hydraulic Fracturing
The Marcellus Shale stretches across the Appalachian Mountains, and may hold over 500 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Gas companies are eager to exploit this resource using the controversial technique, hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”). This valuable and untapped resource has caused a battle in the northeast among gas companies, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal [...]
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources adopts new rules requiring companies that engage in fracking to disclose the chemicals used, and to obtain a work permit
On October 20, 2011, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources adopted new rules with state-wide implications for the oil and gas industry. (The fracking regulation is at page 3064). The new rules require an operator to obtain a work permit before engaging in hydraulic fracturing (also known as “hydrofracking,” or simply, “fracking”), and to publicly [...]
