Monthly Archives: March 2014
Galveston oil spill threatens wildlife
On Saturday, March 24, 2014, two vessels collided in the Houston Ship Channel spilling approximately 168,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil into Galveston Bay. The Houston Ship Channel was closed for three days as cleanup efforts began by the US … Continue reading
Posted in Industry news, Oil & gas, Surface water, TX
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Supreme Court of Texas hears arguments for underground trespassing case
On January 7, 2014, the Texas State Supreme Court heard arguments on a controversial case, the ramifications of which could have far reaching consequences for the state’s oil and gas industry. The issue at hand is what has become known … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Groundwater, Hydraulic fracturing, Oil & gas
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