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Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Bill Calling for Monthly Unconventional Production Reports

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have unanimously passed a bill requiring operators of unconventional oil and gas wells to report their production on a monthly basis, a similar practice in other major producing states. The bill is awaiting Gov. Tom Corbett's signature. Read More

In $757M Deal, Bill Barrett Swaps Powder River, Piceance for Wattenberg

In a $757 million deal to transform into a majority oil company, Bill Barrett Corp. has agreed to sell the majority of its acreage in the Powder River Basin (PRB) and its remaining position in the Piceance Basin, in exchange for additional acreage in the Wattenberg Field, the company said Tuesday. Read More

California Stays Focused on Pipeline Safety

California lawmakers on Wednesday sent a second pipeline safety measure toward the governor's desk, passing a methane leak reduction bill with strong support... Read More

Three Pipeline Bills Part of California's Legislative Finale

Three bills to tighten natural gas pipeline regulations -- one already awaiting the governor's signature and the other two awaiting floor votes -- have emerged as the California state legislature heads into its final week and mandated adjournment by Aug. 31. Read More

Senators Introduce Bill Designed to Prevent Propane Shortages

In a rare display of bipartisanship, a trio of senators from states in the Midwest have introduced a bill designed to prevent propane shortages similar to the one that befell farmers, homeowners and businesses across the nation last winter. Read More

Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Bolster U.S. Energy Security

A bill introduced Friday by a quartet of Republican Senators would streamline the approval process for energy production and infrastructure development projects, reduce flaring and expedite liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to America's allies, according to its sponsors. Read More

House Bill Would Force Administration to Move on Oil/NatGas Lease Sales

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that its sponsor, Rep. Doc Hastings (D-WA), said would increase domestic oil and natural gas production by requiring the Obama administration to move on offshore lease sales, including off the coast of Virginia, and in areas of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). Read More

Pennsylvania Royalty Bill Delayed Until Fall Session

A high-profile bill -- written to shield royalty owners in Pennsylvania from post-production costs, but which has languished under the weight of special interests since April -- will receive no further consideration until state lawmakers begin the fall legislative session. Read More

Landrieu-Udall Bill Calls for Expedited DOE Review of LNG Export Applications

U.S. Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Mark Udall (D-CO) -- two Democrats running for re-election this fall -- introduced a bill Wednesday designed to speed up the review process for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export applications at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Read More

Louisiana Passes Bill to Stop Coastal Damage Lawsuit Against Pipelines

A bill to kill a mega-lawsuit against the oil and gas industry for damage to Louisiana's coastal wetlands passed the state's legislature on Friday and was on its way to Gov. Bobby Jindal for his signature. Read More