The Pt. Pleasant – EQT’s Fickle Mistress in Ohio

Most everybody knows EQT bought out Rice Energy in 2017 in a 6.7B deal. In doing so, EQT acquired some of the best drilling opportunities in the state, assuming one is exploring the Utica Shale. They have some very inviable positions, particularly in Belmont County, where they have drilled some pretty prolific wells. It seems some of the best rock in the whole play is…

                                    Recycled Nuclear Fuel? Another Innovative Source for America’s Energy Future

Overseas, the recycling of nuclear fuel has been happening for years. France is just one of the recognizable names involved in the process. However, the recycling of nuclear fuel has not been prevalent, or even tried in America. That is until recently. New is that Curio, a small start-up company in DC has been refining its efforts for almost two years now. Their product is…

Almost without exception, today’s shale wells are stimulated using water-based fracturing fluids (slickwater). This technique is popular due to its ability to transport proppant effectively at a relatively inexpensive cost. However, it is a magnet for criticism from environmentalists, who are concerned about the incredible volume of water needed as well as the resulting contaminated wastewater which must be treated and disposed of properly. Water use is often cited as one of the…