Category Archives: Case Related

Groundwater-Quality and Quality-Control Data for Two Monitoring Wells near Pavillion, Wyoming, April and May 2012 by Peter R. Wright, Peter B. McMahon, David K. Mueller, and Melanie L. Clark, 2012, U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Department of the Interior, In cooperation with the … Continue reading →

New test results due from fracking zone in Wyoming by Mead Gruver, The Canadian Press/Associated Press, September 26, 2012, The Brandon Sun CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The U.S. Geological Survey plans to release results Wednesday from a new round of groundwater … Continue reading →

Encana gives big financial boost to Calgary police youth program by Nadia Moharib, September 26, 2012, Calgary Sun YouthLink gets $1 million boost Encana Corp. on Wednesday announced the hefty gift for the Calgary Police Foundation to go towards creating … Continue reading →

Encana presses EPA to hand over test results by Tennille Tracy, September 25, 2012, The Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON–Encana Corp. (ECA.T, ECA), the natural-gas company at the center of one of the fiercest debates over the risks of hydraulic fracturing, … Continue reading →

Encana Presses EPA to Hand Over Test Results From Pavillion, Wyo. by Dow Jones Newswires, September 25, 2012, Fox business Encana Corp. (ECA.T, ECA), the natural-gas company at the center of one of the fiercest debates over the risks of … Continue reading →

High hopes for Red Deer County “tight” oil wells by Drew A. Penner, September 25, 2012, Mountainview Gazette Drilling Superintendent Scot Brodie, at EOG Resources, stressed the Cygnet venture is still in its early phases. “It is an interesting project,” … Continue reading →

‘A beautiful day’ for environmentalists, Shale gas, Gentilly both get the chop by Michelle Lalonde, September 20, 2012, The Montreal Gazette “It’s a beautiful day,” said André Bélisle, president of the Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (AQLPA), … Continue reading →

PQ government takes on three controversial industries in first day in office by Andy Blatchford, September 20, 2012,  The Calgary Herald MONTREAL – Within 24 hours of taking office, the new Parti Quebecois government slammed the door on two controversial … Continue reading →

Quebec Minister’s fracking comments worry Calgary companies by Amanda Stephenson, with files from the Canadian Press, September 20, 2012, Calgary Herald Calgary-based energy companies that own land in Quebec are hoping the new Parti Quebecois government will reconsider its position … Continue reading →

Quebec to seek ban on shale gas fracking: Minister [Headline changed to: Quebec gas in peril as PQ signals ban at 7:47 PM EDT] by Sophie Cousineau and Bertand Marotte, September 20, 2012, The Globe and Mail Quebec’s new Natural Resources Minister, Martine Ouellet, has … Continue reading →

Encana Events Centre to keep name for five more years by Energeticcity, September 19, 2012 The Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek will keeps its name for at least another five years, now that the energy company has renewed its … Continue reading →

Anti-fracking activists plan global day of protests by Simone Sebastian, September 13, 2012, Fuel-fix Anti-fracking activists are organizing an international day of protest on Sept. 22, in an effort to grow support for bans on hydraulic fracturing worldwide. … Organizers … Continue reading →

Environment minister Diana McQueen defends expense tab on trip to Rio, Minister spent $38,000 on Brazil summit by Darcy Henton, September 11, 2012, The Calgary Herald The trip to the Rio + 20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development cost … Continue reading →

Ewart: Encana’s in-house exoneration only goes so far by Stephen Ewart, September 7, 2012, Calgary Herald Encana was able to balance negative news with positive results from its in-house investigation. “OK folks, nothing to see here, move along -” Maybe … Continue reading →

Fear of fracking: How public concerns put an energy renaissance at risk by Carrie Tait and Shawn McCarthy, September 6, 2012, The Globe and Mail Report on Business Chad Winters keeps his hand on his radio, politely giving orders to … Continue reading →

The potent mixture behind fracking fluids by Carrie Tait, September 6, 2012, The Globe and Mail Report on Business You can find guar gum in barbeque sauce, ice cream, chocolate milk and cheese. You can find in it face creams, … Continue reading →

The shaky state of fracking by Shawn McCarthy, September 6, 2012, The Globe and Mail Report on Business Last Christmas Eve, residents of Youngstown, Ohio, were shaken by a rare earthquake, followed by another a week later on New Year’s … Continue reading →

Encana could face big penalties, analyst warns, Gas producer’s stock rises despite admission of U.S. investigation by Dan Healing, September 6, 2012, The Calgary Herald In a note to investors sent out overnight, CIBC World Markets analyst Andrew Potter warned that Encana’s … Continue reading →

Encana clears itself of collusion in Michigan by Brian Grow and Scott Haggett, September 5, 2012, Reuters Legal ATLANTA/CALGARY, Alberta, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Encana Corp said on Wednesday an internal investigation has determined that it did not collude with … Continue reading →

Encana’s Board Finds No Collusion by Nathalie Tadena, September 5, 2012, Wall Street Journal Encana Corp.’s board has concluded that the natural-gas producer didn’t collude with competitors on land leases in Michigan in 2010, after completing an investigation into the … Continue reading →

Encana says internal probe found no evidence of land sale collusion by Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press, September 5, 2012, Canadian Business Magazine CALGARY – Encana said Wednesday its board of directors has found no evidence the company colluded with … Continue reading →

Encana’s denial of collusion charges leaves many questions unanswered by Claudia Cattaneo, September 5, 2012, Financial Post Allegations earlier this year that Encana colluded with a U.S. competitor to drive down land prices in the state triggered substantial debate within … Continue reading →

Internal investigation clears Encana of collusion allegations with Chesapeake by Jay F. Marks, September 5, 2012, NewsOK Canadian natural gas giant Encana Corp. has concluded company officials did not collude with rival Chesapeake Energy Corp. to lower the cost of … Continue reading →

Calgary gas producer says internal probe shows no wrongdoing by Dan Healing, September 5, 2012, Calgary Herald Encana Corp. reported Wednesday it has received a subpoena from the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with alleged … Continue reading →

Encana rejects allegation it colluded in Michigan land deals by Nathan VanderKlippe, September 5, 2012, The Globe and Mail Encana Corp., under investigation by U.S. federal and state authorities over allegations it colluded in acquiring land in Michigan, is denying … Continue reading →

Government Study Shows Evidence Of Fracking Contaminating Groundwater by Rob Wile, September 27, 2012, Business Insider The EPA has confirmed a new USGS report published today supports an earlier study that groundwater near a Wyoming town may contain chemicals associated … Continue reading →

Frack this, time to review, NDP calls for a deeper look at fracking in Alberta by Suzy Thompson in News, August 30, 2012, Fast Forward The Alberta NDP has renewed its call for a scientific review of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) … Continue reading →

Report warns of water damage due to oilsands, Oilsands industry could have affected tables by Karen Kleiss, August 29, 2012, Edmonton Journal The Cumulative Environmental Management Association released a 37-page report Tuesday that explains groundwater in the region, and warns … Continue reading →

More Than Three Months Later, Methane Gas Is Still Leaking In Bradford County by Scott Detrow, August 28, 2012, NPR State Impact Ear­lier this month, Mike and Nancy Leighton received a cer­ti­fied let­ter from Pennsylvania’s Depart­ment of Envi­ron­men­tal Protection. The Leightons … Continue reading →

Encana donates $62,000 to NEAT by Energetic City, August 24, 2012 After a day teaching the community about water, the Northern Environmental Action Team was presented with a cheque for $62,000 from Encana Corporation. The donation took place Saturday, August … Continue reading →

Canadian Medial Association calls for shale gas health checks: Doctors want access to govt and industry data on potential health effects by Adam Huras, August 22, 2012, Moncton Times and Transcript [Subscription required] FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick government’s health … Continue reading →

Fracking causes water worries for NDP, Wants review of extraction process by James Wood, August 22, 2012, Calgary Herald “We understand the economic interests behind extraction but at the same time, if we put our water supply at risk, at … Continue reading →

Fracking Review Sought By Alberta NDP Environment Critic Rachel Notley by The Canadian Press, August 22, 2012 “If we don’t get a better … understanding of what’s safe for Albertans, we run the risk of doing some really long-term damage,” … Continue reading →

NDP renews fracking review call by The Canadian Press, August 22, 2012, Calgary Herald

NDP: government must conduct independent review of fracking as water allocation outpaces scientific assurance Press Release, August 21, 2012 Alberta’s NDP environment critic Rachel Notley is renewing her party’s call for the government to undertake an independent, scientific review of hydraulic … Continue reading →

NDP Environment Critic Calls For Independent Review Of Fracking by Tristan Tuckett, August 21, 2012, Country 95 News Notley says most other jurisdictions in North America and other parts of the world have engaged in much more thorough review and … Continue reading →

NDP want scientific review of fracking by The Canadian Press, August 21, 2012, Vancouverdesi.com The Alberta New Democrats are renewing a call for the provincial government to undertake an independent scientific review of hydraulic fracking. Speaking in Lethbridge, NDP environment … Continue reading →

NDP voicing concerns in Lethbridge about gas fracking by Pat Siedlecki, August 21, 2012, cjocfm NDP Environment Critic, Rachel Notley was in Lethbridge Tuesday. She says in the last year, the province has approved 5 million cubic meters of water … Continue reading →

Environment department urges minister to avoid distractions and regulate polluters by Mike de Souza, PostMedia News, August, 20, 2012, Victoria Times Colonist Environment Minister Peter Kent is being urged by his department to avoid distractions and focus on “essential” regulations … Continue reading →

Energy industry at risk from public censure, IEA head says by Dina O’Meara, August 16, 2012, Calgary Herald Canada must better represent its unconventional resources to a skeptical public or risk allowing critics to derail investment in its shale gas and … Continue reading →

Doctors demand access to all health data on oilsands and other natural resource extraction projects, including shale gas by Sharon Kirkey and James Wood, August 15, 2012, Postmedia News and Calgary Herald YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. — Canada’s doctors called Wednesday for a … Continue reading →

Doctors demand access to all health data on oilsands and other natural resource development by Sharon Kirkey, PostMedia News, August 15, 2012, Edmonton Journal YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. – The Canadian Medical Association is calling for public and timely access to all … Continue reading →

Encana appoints head of Canadian operations by Reuters, August 2, 2012 Encana Corp, Canada’s largest natural gas producer, said on Wednesday that Michael McAllister will become president of the company’s Canadian division, six months after he took over the job … Continue reading →

Encana swings into red on impairment charge by Reuters, July 25, 2012, World Financial Post Encana Corp, which faces antitrust investigations following a Reuters report that it colluded with Chesapeake Energy Corp to lower the price of Michigan exploration lands, … Continue reading →