The Barnett Shale is powering progress at a time when America needs it most. As citizens of North Texas and stewards of this remarkable resource, we’re striving to maximize its benefits for everyone.
- May 16, 2013
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IEA: U.S. Oil to Fuel World Supply Growth
The International Energy Agency predicts North American oil production to grow by 3.9 million barrels a day between 2012 and 2018. Read more on IEA’s forecast here: READ MORE »
- By Jim Fuquay, Star-Telegram, May 14, 2013
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Texas House honors Barnett Shale pioneer George Mitchell
George P. Mitchell, the Houston-area oilman whose efforts to combine hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling led to the development of North Texas’ Barnett Shale and launched a nationwide boom in shale production, was honored Monday by the Texas House. The House resolution says Mitchell was “responsible for one of the most ... READ MORE »
- By Sarah Kent and Justin Scheck, Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2013
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IEA: North American Oil to Dominate World Supply Growth
North American oil production will dominate world-wide supply growth over the next five years, the International Energy Agency predicted Tuesday, the result of growing production from "fracking" and other technologies that access once-inaccessible reserves. It is a shift that few predicted five years ago, and will come at the expense of ... READ MORE »
- May 14, 2013
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Jodi & Devang - The Barnett Powering Progress
he Barnett Shale has expanded the regional economy in lasting ways. Approximately 38.5% of the growth in the regional economy over the past decade has come from Barnett-related activity. In fact, the Barnett now accounts for about 8.5% of the local economy. Watch this short video to learn ... READ MORE »
- May 9, 2013
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Dr. Morgan - The Barnett Powering Progress
North Texas natural gas producers don’t cut corners, or simply drill and leave – each takes every single precaution to protect the environment and communities in which they operate. Watch this short video to hear how we are powering progress the responsible way in the Barnett. READ MORE »
- By Shirley Jinkins, Star-Telegram, May 5, 2013
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Gas-drilling fund yields scholarships for Arlington students
Five graduating seniors who live in southeast Arlington have been the first to collect scholarship money that was negotiated by their neighborhood in gas-drilling contracts in 2008. Winners Derek Rodriquez, Sydney Ann Szmuc and Chandra Hamilton of Arlington High School, and Mykayla Coates and Relius Johnson of Bowie High School all ... READ MORE »