Drilling Down
Breaking News: BP Says It's Pulling Out of Utica Shale
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Less-than-impressive results from test wells drilled in Trumbull County has caused BP America to abandon its interests in the Utica shale, two years after the energy giant spent more than $300 million to secure leaseholds in this section of the play.
Companies End Plans for Bluegrass Pipeline Project
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A pipeline project intended to transport natural gas liquids from the Utica and Marcellus shale plays to processing centers in Louisiana has been suspended indefinitely, according to one of the partners in the venture.
The Bluegrass Pipeline, a partnership between Oklahoma-based Williams and Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP, Houston, was to cross most of Columbiana County and a small portion of Mahoning County, sending natural gas liquids from this region to the Gulf Coast.
Women Encouraged to Pursue Oil, Gas Careers
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CANFIELD, Ohio -- Nancy Hanlan knew she wasn’t interested in the types of jobs traditionally open to women. Her local community college led her to the civil engineering program, which eventually led to her getting involved with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
That was 35 years ago.
“My parents were less than thrilled but I proved them wrong and they are very proud of me,” she remarked.
Activists Raise Concerns about Handling of Radioactive Waste
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Residents here have lodged an appeal with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, asking that the agency revoke a permit they say would allow a local operation to process radioactive waste.
"We need to have local control over what goes on in our communities and neighborhoods," said Susie Beiersdorfer, a member of Frack Free Mahoning. "We cannot let the Ohio Department of Natural Resources bureaucrats in Columbus make public health and safety decisions for our local community."