fracking

The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved 21 bids to frack over 15,000 acres of public land, including areas in Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area. Out-of-state companies like Gulfport Appalachia, Ascent Resources, and Grenadier Energy III secured bids with financial incentives tied to production. The decision follows Ohio law requiring the selection of the 'highest and best bid' for public land.

MND’s 'Confidently Wrong' podcast begins season 3 with an episode examining fracking in Mexico. The article argues that while many oppose fracking, it could create formal, high-paying jobs and reduce Mexico’s natural gas dependency on the U.S., contrasting with common calls for renewable energy focus.

Rally attendees criticized Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro for perceived close ties to the data center industry, particularly a $20 billion Amazon investment. Critics, including Colby Wesner of Concerned Citizens of Montour County, argued that records revealed 'incredibly cozy' relationships between Shapiro's administration and Amazon. Opponents also linked data center growth to resource-hungry demands and potential tax exemptions, drawing comparisons to fracking's environmental impacts.

Colombia's left-wing political figures express fear over Abelardo De la Espriella's claimed victory in the presidential runoff election, with rival candidate Iván Cepeda refusing to concede. De la Espriella, who supports oil exploration and fracking, faces criticism from environmentalists, while Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro remain skeptical of his projected win.

Ohio's carbon emissions have decreased by a third over 20 years due to a shift from coal to natural gas, but concerns persist about fracking's impact on drinking water. A 2016 EPA report highlighted risks like water contamination, prompting new legislation (Ohio House Bill 958) to enhance chemical disclosure and oversight in oil and gas drilling.

Mexico is considering initiating fracking through a special commission appointed by President Claudia Sheinbaum to explore sustainable methods. The Tampico-Misantla Basin, similar to the U.S. Permian Basin, has significant untapped potential but currently produces only 1% of the Permian's output. Mexico imports 75% of its gas from U.S. fracking regions, creating geopolitical risks.

The Texas Railroad Commission approved the construction of produced water ponds to treat and recycle produced water from fracking next to the Circle 6 Baptist Camp in the Permian Basin.

Colombia's June 21 presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella will determine the country's approach to Amazon rainforest conservation, fossil fuel development, and Indigenous rights. Cepeda supports Petro's policies to limit oil/gas exploration and promote renewables, while de la Espriella advocates for expanding extractive industries and fracking. The election follows Colombia's hosting of a global fossil fuel transition summit under President Gustavo Petro.

Santos could begin drilling up to 12 gas wells in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin after receiving approval from the Finocchiaro government. Environment groups have urged federal environment minister Murray Watt to assess the project under national nature laws due to concerns about water and threatened species.

Ministers are being urged to close a loophole that allows 'mini fracking', a practice that has raised environmental and regulatory concerns. The call highlights the need for stricter oversight to prevent potential abuses of the current legal framework.