Insert some profound text here because I don't know what to say about this pathetic operator or our pathetic regulators who let this situation persist. … [Read more...]

Bob and Lisa were told by their doctor to move out of their home withing 48 hours because it was too dangerous for them to stay after they were diagnosed with drilling chemicals in their blood and organs.Flight for survival (online HERE)Toxic … [Read more...]

The following is Texas OGAP's public comment submitted to the TCEQ regarding their enforcement action against Aruba Petroleum. Anyone can make a public comment. I urge all those who are impacted by Aruba Petroleum's irresponsible Barnett Shale … [Read more...]

Comments are due September 6 on Aruba Petroleum violations in the Barnett Shale. Aruba is a serial violator. In many cases, Aruba has refused to take ANY action that would protect public health. In other cases, they have taken the path of least … [Read more...]

Here we go again.Standing on a Barnett Shale front porch.You might remember that Aruba exposed Tim and Christine Ruggiero to 380 ppm of NOX which added up to 10,000 years of NOX exposure.From the TCEQ investigation report :“Continuous operations of … [Read more...]

Aruba Petroleum's Barnett Shale operations are highlighted in a NY Times article.Fears of Pervasive Air Pollution Stir Up Politics in Texas Shale Gas CountryBy By JOEL KIRKLANDAugust 2, 2010FORT WORTH, Texas -- For nearly a year Christine and Tim … [Read more...]

I drove out to Allison in Wise County today to visit with several different families. From miles away, I could see diesel and smoke rising up from several different locations. It looked like a science fiction movie.I got a nice jar of muddy tap water … [Read more...]

It appears that Aruba Petroleum chronically violates their Permit By Rule and that other people where Aruba operates are starting to complain about their pattern of recklessly endangering the public's health.Here are just two of the complaints filed … [Read more...]

Attention, Tony Walker, TCEQ Regional Director, 817 / 588-5902, twalker@tceq.state.tx.us: Aruba Petroleum is still venting in the Allison Community. The residents have already been exposed to high levels of benzene long-term. What are you going to do … [Read more...]

I haven't posted anything about Aruba lately but nothing much has changed. They are still endangering people's health.It's called thief hatch venting.So many ways to pollute the environment.More thief hatch venting.I remember the air quality study … [Read more...]