American Oil and Gas Reporter - October 2015 - 5

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OCTOBER 2015

THE ISSUE

Volume 58 No. 10

Fluids technology and best practices continue to
evolve to optimize drilling performance in all types
Drilling Fluids
of geology and operating environments. October's
Technology
Drilling Fluids Technology reports discuss advances
in fluids chemistry, solids control and well site
automation. Ahead of that, a special LNG & Market
Update examines the diversity of U.S. liquefied
natural gas export facilities and supplies, as well as
the keys to expanding natural gas's use as a
transportation fuel. ED&P: Eagle Ford reveals the
strategies of independent operators not content to
wait for another day, including selective refracturing, while the Independents
Guide to LAGCOE and Gulf of Mexico Activity reports focus attention on this
important U.S. exploration, drilling and production province. Association news
includes Official Convention Sections for OIPA, IOGA NY and PIOGA, as well
as coverage of EKOGA, PAW and COGA events. Cover photo by Jim Blecha.
Eagle Ford lead photo courtesy of Pioneeer Natural Resources. LAGCOE section
photo by Aeroscan's Emmett Carson, courtesy of Moncla Companies. Gulf of
Mexico lead photo courtesy of C-Innovation. WEA Wildcatter photo by Kurt
Brown Photography.
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T h e ""Better
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E x p l o r a t i o n / Drilling
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P r o d u c t i o n Industry
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Page 78

Jeffffrrey McDougall
Chairman OIPA
A
"It is clearr the ESA is
being ab
bu
used in an
effort to stop oil and
gas development."
Page 103

Ernie Rammelt
President IOGA NY
"IOGA NY has
weatthered storms
through the decades,
vive
and it will surv
this one, too."
Page 108

Gary Slagel
Chairman PIOGA
"PIOGA''s priority
mission is to fiind,
encourage and
support more end
uses for naturall gas."
Page 112

NEWS

18 | In the Courts: Wyoming judge halts BLM fracturing rule; Federal
court limits reach of WOTUS injunction; Court says Clean Power Plan
challenge premature
21 | Local Regulation: Colorado Supreme Court to hear COGA lawsuits;
Denton, Tx., and TxOGA settle frac ban case; Three down, one up for
Ohio referendums
38 | Federal Legislation: Crude oil export bill moves through House
committee
45 | State Legislative: California approves revised climate change legislation
130 | Greater Sage Grouse: Land-use plans obviate sage grouse decision
131 | TAEP: Texas producers see overlapping state, federal issues
133 | COGA: Association maintains community engagement
135 | Natural Gas Royalties: Kentucky Supreme Court decides two cases
136 | IPAA Annual Meeting: Comprehensive agenda covers markets to politics

OFFICIAL CONVENTION SECTIONS

103 | OIPA: Industry promotes better public policy
108 | IOGA NY: Extreme challenges create opportunities
112 | PIOGA: Severance tax issue becomes staring contest

CONVENTION COVERAGE

117 | EKOGA: Industry must reshape fossil fuel debate
121 | PAW: Sage grouse casts long shadow in Wyoming
125 | COGA: Tough market demands innovation

SPECIAL FEATURE

46 | Methane Regulations Target Oil and Gas
by George O. Wilkinson Jr. and Jordan A. Rodriguez
American Oil and Gas Reporter - October 2015

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