Energy Inc: XTO to pay more than $5M to resolve environmental violations

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December 23, 2014

Who's Who in Energy Click to find out more XTO to pay more than $5M to resolve environmental violations As part of the consent decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the company will restore eight sites in West Virginia. Delta-Energy raises $4.2M Chemical recovery firm spun out of Monroeville-based RJ Lee Group in 2006. EPA unveils new coal ash disposal rules The rules treat coal ash more like garbage than hazardous waste. EIA, university researchers dispute Nature article on shale-gas reserves A weekly science journal said the U.S. Energy Administration Information estimates on the shale-gas reserves might be overly optimistic in light of new research. With Utica Shale development growing, Deep Well expands its equipment fleet The company said it will add three new pieces of equipment and 65 employees. Legislation would credit producers for impact fees State Sen. Jim Brewster, D-Allegheny/Westmoreland, said he plans to introduce legislation calling for a severance tax on natural gas production that would give producers credit for what they pay in impact fees. TOP HEADLINES Rex Energy lowers capital spending plans for 2015, still expects production increase Rex cited for small spill Power of 32 meeting sets stage for regional plan Pennsylvania energy producers not fazed by New York fracking ban Alexander to step down as CEO of FirstEnergy Gas industry: Severance tax would cost jobs

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