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Many believe that the Eagle Ford Oil and Gas play will become the most profitable oilfield in the world.  The Texas Railroad Commission has already exclaimed that Eagle Ford will be the single best economic event in the history of Texas.  Maybe we shoudl expand that to include the entire world ; )

Great article with a gallery of images from Eagle ford

Eagle Ford Pumpjack

See the article here:

http://www.businessinsider.com/tour-of-the-eagle-ford-shale-2012-12

Report after report prove that fracking is no more likely to cause groundwater contamination than a conventional, vertical well. Of course there are risks with any type of well drilled, so precautions and safety is always a high concern.

Eagle Ford Groundwater Safe

Interesting Points:

Page 45: Casing leaks are potential in any type well.

Oh Yeah, Look at those blue dots in Eagle Ford now…. and red and green coming online fast. Paint the entire Texas state blue baby…

Eagle Ford Map 10.12.12

Eagle Ford and other shale plays are helping the United States get closer to energy independence. Hooray for that.

Now the problem is that many refineries along the US Gulf Coast can only refine a limited amount  of the light, sweet crude coming from Eagle Ford and other shale plays around the country.

Forecasters predict that this imbalance is going to cause a bottleneck in the near future – especially now that the Gulf starting to produce again.

Light crude usually gets a premium price over heavy crude – being easier (less energy) to refine and containing less sulfur.  

The oversupply situation is going to drive the price of sweet light crude down, according got forecasters.

Another factor contributing to the downward pricing pressure is that refineries would have to revamp and replace equipment to convert to more light crude oil production.

Heavy crudes also have a more severe environmental impact than light ones (we wonder if the anti-frackers consider that?)

Maybe some of Obama’s 90 Billion in green energy spending would better serve as subsidies to refineries to re-tool and process the “greener” light crude.  Create jobs, support domestic oil, and help the environment. Win – Win – Win.

Read More at:  http://www.eia.gov/oog/info/twip/twiparch/120926/twipprint.html

Matt Damon’s anti-fracking movie is hitting a few roadblocks, according to Phelim McAleer , the director of Frack Nation (forthcoming movie to promote fracking).  These roadblocks are coming from holes in their script caused by the truth about fracking. The script is further compromised by the fraud that the anti-fracking folks are being found guilty of in various courtrooms.  These revelations are preventing them from going with the original script.

See the Frack Nation Movie  Facebook page www.facebook.com/fracknation

Read the News Story here:

 http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/for_his_next_escape_x46uFSONrAaCey67ZzZV0I

New report from Austin based “Environment Texas” claims that fracking costs Texans money!  You heard that right – Eagle Ford brings no net monetary value to Texas – It’s just one big sucking sound on our economy.

See the full report at: http://environmenttexas.org/reports/txe/costs-fracking

Maybe it’s that new math they are teaching up at the university.  Where do these guys come up with these numbers?  Maybe the Texas Environmentalists should just follow the New York environmentalists and blame the spread of syphilis on fracking too. (see http://eagleford.org/new-yorkers-syphilis-is-a-reason-not-to-frack/) 

New Math from Austin, TX

Eagle Ford News Opinion…. With these environmentalists – it’s really NOT about the fracking – per se.  What it’s really about is cheap, clean, good ole USA oil and gas.  See, becasue if we have plenty of cheap, clean, local oil and gas – then their wind and solar can’t get off the ground. Now don’t get us wrong – we’re all for alternative energy, where it makes sense.  Right now, we can’t meet our energy demands with wind and solar. Ask T. Boone Pickens about Wind  http://www.ted.com/talks/t_boone_pickens_let_s_transform_energy_with_natural_gas.html

Anti-fracking environmentalists in New York say that the spread of syphilis by oilfield workers should be a reason to ban fracking…. so that’s what they think about oilfield workers?

Source:

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/latest-anti-drilling-claims-laughing-gas-article-1.1165244?localLinksEnabled=false

Day two of the sold out 2012 South Texas Oilfield Expo is being held on September 19th & 20th.

Location:  American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.

South Texas Oilfield Expo – Corpus Christi

Hours: 8am until 5pm on Wednesday and 8am until 2pm on Thursday. 

The show is open exclusively to oil and gas professionals; tickets will be available at the door.

Note: The expo is closed to the general public and only open to those currently employed in the oil and gas industry or industries that directly support oil and gas.

Attendees will be required to show proof of their current involvement in the industry with a business card and identification when registering.

http://www.southtexasoilfieldexpo.com/?gclid=CKvjyeOiw7ICFQioPAodUyoAmg

Taking from the “Rich” school districts in South Texas and giving to the poor.

The Superintendent of Carrizo Springs ISD –  Deborah Dobie:

 “I’ve lived here for 40 years, and we’ve been poor for 38 of those years,”

She expects to pay the State $8 to $9 million next year.

Most school districts affected by the “new wealth” join to sue the Texas Education Agency over this.

Indian Stadium in Jourdanton, TX

Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Oil-boom-wealth-a-mixed-blessing-for-Eagle-Ford-s-3868972.php#ixzz26ghSHJNv

AUSTIN –– Today, the Commissioners of the Texas Railroad Commission appointed Milton Rister as the new executive director for Texas’ top energy regulatory agency. His first day of employment will be October 1st, 2012.

Rister is from Gov. Rick Perry’s office. He has served as Director for Administration since 2010. Before serving in the Governor’s Office, Rister worked as Executive Director for the Texas Legislative Council from 2006 to 2009. Rister also served as a senior advisor for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in 2005.

Source: Texas Railroad Commission: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/pressreleases/2012/091112a.php

About the Railroad Commission

Established in 1891, the Railroad Commission of Texas is the oldest regulatory agency in the state. The Commission has a long and proud history of service to both Texas and to the nation, including more than 90 years regulating the oil and gas industry. Additionally, the Commission promotes research and education on the use of alternative fuels and has jurisdiction over gas utility, surface mining and pipeline industries. Our mission is to serve Texas by our stewardship of natural resources and the environment, our concern for personal and community safety, and our support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans.

What the Railroad Commission has jurisdiction over and who to contact

The Railroad Commission regulates the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in Texas.  The Commission’s primary responsibilities include: preventing waste of oil and gas resources; protection of surface and subsurface water; and, ensuring all mineral interest owners have an opportunity to develop their fair share of the minerals underlying their property.  

The RRC has provided an information page containing links to city, county, state, and federal governments within the Eagle Ford area.