Falsehoods and Insults From Anti-Energy Activists At COGCC Hearing

Anti-energy activists rehashed the same old falsehoods and tossed around insults during a recent series of Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission public hearings in yet another attempt to undermine responsible oil and natural gas development in the state. The COGCC is undertaking a week-long series of public hearings as part of the rulemaking process

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Strong Support for Responsible Oil and Natural Gas Development at COGCC Public Hearing

Industry workers, elected officials, business representatives, and community members were out in full force at a recent Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission public hearing to support responsible oil and natural gas development in the state and underscore the economic and environmental benefits of energy production. The COGCC is undertaking an extensive rulemaking under SB-181,

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Statewide Moratorium Rejected, Industry Speaks with United Voice at COGCC Meeting

A newly-reorganized Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) held another meeting today as they continue the rulemaking process for the recently passed oil and gas legislation. The meeting started with the introduction of new commissioners that were appointed by Governor Jared Polis last week. The commissioners come from a diverse array of backgrounds and

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SB-181 Supporters Promised It Was ‘Not a Moratorium.’ Now They’re Using It to Push Drilling Bans.

Less than a month after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law legislation overhauling how the state regulates the oil and natural gas industry, its effects are already being seen in development curtailments that the bill’s proponents promised wouldn’t happen. During the long and somewhat tumultuous debate over SB-181, its supporters were consistent in their

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“Boulder Bill” Heads to Colorado Governor’s Desk

The Colorado General Assembly passed its contentious overhaul of state oil and gas regulations today, sending it to Governor Jared Polis’ desk for final signature. SB-181 invokes several changes to existing law, including increased input from local communities, changes to forced pooling thresholds and an update to the mission and make-up of the Colorado Oil

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SB 181 Pushes Through Colorado House Despite Growing Concerns

The ample warnings about the potential consequences of SB 181 have done nothing to slow its push through the Colorado General Assembly. After passing through the House Appropriations Committee this morning, the bill is scheduled to be discussed on the floor this evening and a final vote is expected as soon as tomorrow. Ultimately, SB

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#KIITG Activists Take ‘Ban and Delay’ Agenda to the States

A new wave of aggressive anti-oil and natural gas legislation is cropping up in several states, driven by national “Keep It In the Ground” (KIITG) groups that have failed numerous attempts at the federal level to restrict development. Emboldened by the introduction of the “Green New Deal”, KIITG groups have made it clear that nothing

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Adams County Issues Moratorium in Anticipation of “Boulder Bill” Passing

Yesterday’s decision echoed similar actions Adams County took ahead of the 2018 election, when Proposition 112—or the mandated 2,500-foot setback—was on the ballot.  This time, commissioners chose to put a stop to oil and gas activity in anticipation of a rush of permits being filed before SB-181 passes the state legislature and goes into effect. The move

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As “Boulder Bill” Moves to Colorado House, More Voices Speaking Out

The Colorado House is holding its first hearing this afternoon on the state’s oil and gas bill.  The “Boulder Bill” passed through the Senate last week while a blizzard effectively shut down the rest of the Denver Metro area. As a quick recap, the bill would drastically change many regulations governing the oil and gas industry

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Colorado Senate Passes Oil and Gas Bill in the Middle of a Blizzard

The “Bomb Cyclone” (really, that’s the technical term) that’s bringing a blizzard and whiteout conditions to Colorado’s Front Range has caused businesses, schools, offices and government buildings to all shut down.  But there’s one notable exception: the Colorado State Senate.  While the House did not hold business today due to inclement weather, the Senate continued

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