New technology and rising demand for petroleum are fueling a comeback of drills in the Southland, where they once numbered 33,000. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 28, 2005. They once ruled Southern California, staking claim to broad stretches of coastline and hillsides. Then, in the 1980s, Read more…
Seeing potential in shale, Interior is opening federal lands to industry. But extraction methods are unproven, and in Colorado some see risks. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 20, 2005. By julie cart, Times Staff Writer MAHOGANY TEST SITE, Colo. — Tucked into a ravine and hidden Read more…
The U.S. is ordered to reimburse fees paid by oil and gas firms for tracts off the California coast where drilling has long been delayed. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 18, 2005 By KENNETH R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Read more…
A House bill would let mining firms and others buy federal acreage at a deep discount. Foes say it affects many holdings in the Sierra and deserts. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2005 By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer A budget bill that the House Read more…
Katrina and Rita laid bare how limited U.S. fuel-making capacity has become, triggering new efforts to get plants up and running. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 3, 2005, 2005. By Elizabeth Douglass Times Staff Writer Billionaire Richard Branson says he wants one. So do Kuwaiti oil Read more…
Pointing to Katrina’s hit to fuel supplies, some in Congress seek to diversify by loosening a ban covering areas such as offshore California. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 3, 2005. By Richard Simon and Kenneth R. Weiss Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Citing hurricane damage to Read more…
When energy costs rise, coffers fatten. But the past has taught the states lessons about going on a $230-million spree. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 2, 2005. By Nicholas Riccardi Times Staff Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — While legislators across the country are cutting programs to Read more…
The board votes to send a letter opposing administration moves to expand oil drilling off the coast and in Los Padres National Forest. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 21, 2005 By Catherine Saillant Times Staff Writer Ventura County supervisors Tuesday waded into the controversy over oil Read more…
In the Parks, a Furor Over New Plans for Change. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2005. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer A series of proposed revisions of National Park policy has created a furor among present and former park officials who believe the changes Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2005. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer GULFPORT, Miss. — Tucked away in the 96-page emergency military spending bill signed by President Bush this month are four paragraphs that give energy companies the right to explore for oil and gas Read more…