Today I sent the following email to a number of people who are involved in making decisions about when and how drilling can proceed in Denton and Dallas. I want to put a stop once and for all to the notion that the Dish, Texas blood and urine … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Ohio gasoline pipeline leak displaces over 50 residents
GhostBlogger There was a gasoline pipeline leak in Wellington, Ohio, Thursday night. Residents of were evacuated. One of the disturbing facts about this pipeline failure was that the estimated spill size repeated a frequent pattern of giving a … [Read more...]
Fracking waste too radioactive for landfills
This is only news to those of you who have been hiding under a rock for the past decade. But, if this is the first time you've heard it, we are so glad you are here. Oilfield wastewater filters rejected at landfills for radioactivity We've been … [Read more...]
VIDEO: CHK Chesapeake Energy gas wells leak and contaminate Barnett Shale air
Calvin Tillman, former mayor of Dish, Texas is uploading some TCEQ infrared videos on his blog that show emissions from Chesapeake Energy facilities in the Barnett Shale. This is not unique. Expect it. This is why vapor recovery units should be … [Read more...]
Fracking chemical plant locating next to Ellis County dairy
Holy cow! As if fracking hasn't killed enough cows already... And, as if that Magnablend fracking disaster hasn't left behind a massive legacy of toxic land, dead fish, contaminated water and sick people that can never been … [Read more...]
It is fracking intense
This day was intense! It started at midnight with a call from one of the petroleum engineers I know. We had a chat and a good laugh about "a casual observer" we know and then I had a hard time going to sleep. At 9:00 AM a local TV news reporter … [Read more...]
Fracking Shills for Hire: Energy in Depth
From an email: The scoop on that grab bag of misfits known as "Energy In Depth Marcellus" : http://www.scribd.com/doc/78149419/Fracking-Shills-for-Hire-Energy-in-Depth Their "How to be a shale shill" presentation - courtesy of my pal Texas … [Read more...]
Arlington fracking flowback misery day four
Chesapeake Energy continues to vent the flowback tanks at the Fulsom Fulson site in Arlington. Residents complain of dizziness and strong, foul, pungent, sewer-like odors. Chesapeake seems to be following this recipe. To see what this Arlington … [Read more...]
Arlington gas pipelines are way too close for comfort
When the landman knocks on your door with tales of great riches if you sign on the dotted line, he might show you a shiny brochure with a tank sitting in the middle of a meadow of wildflowers. That's not reality. Every gas well requires a tremendous … [Read more...]
Another day, another fracking gas well fire
They say the details are sketchy. Can you believe it--sketchy details regarding a fracking accident? UPDATED: Fire almost out at Red River Parish gas well location There is at least one injury. Details are still sketchy, but it appears the … [Read more...]
Arlington residents grow weary of life in the Barnett Shale Gas Patch
I am receiving lots of email from Arlington residents. The past few days Chesapeake Energy's Fulson Drill Site (South Hwy. 360 near Sublett Rd., Arlington) seems to be on the residents' minds. This breach in the wall is not only a violation of … [Read more...]