Shale Revolution: Evolving Policy in the Face of Changing Regulations
In this exclusive interview with Oil & Gas iQ, Gary Slagel, Director of Government Affairs for natural gas and coal producer CONSOL Energy, explores the range of regulatory issues facing upstream operators with regards to on site development and drilling in the shale gas fields.
In the course of the interview, Gary touches on:
- Exactly what energy companies have to deal with in terms of regulatory requirements when drilling
- Whether the regulations are stringent enough with regards to the environmental concerns of the public and regulators alike
- How to effectively manage operations day to day in the face of constantly changing policy initiatives coming out of state and central government
- The ways in which compliance measures have evolved with regards to water sourcing and wastewater
- His opinion on the increasing tax fees being leveraged on Marcellus Shale drilling companies
- What the main hurdles are to gaining shale permits at the present time and advice on how to cut time to permit completion
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PANEL DEBATE: Getting warranties and contract risk indemnity right post-Macondo -
Tackling The Biggest Challenges For Owner/Operators In The Field Of Asset Integrity -
Asset Integrity - The Global Story Of Margins And Safety -
Risk & Responsibility - Broaching Environmental Issues In Oil & Gas Contracts -
Exploring Technical Challenges and Cost-Effective Methods for FPSO Conversion Projects -
Drafting and amending energy contracts for a post-Macondo world -
"What we do is at the heart of the economy" - How A&D Is Driving The Oil & Gas Industry -
The Snowball Effect of Improper OH&S Standards -
Examining recent events in the oil and gas industry to identify potential contracting risks -
Ensuring Environmental Safety and Compliance While Drilling For Shale Gas
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Mr Slagel is apparently unaware of the tax structure here in PA regarding income, sales and use. none of those taxes find their way returned to local governments.
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Events of Interest
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Water Management in the Marcellus and Utica Gas Shale Plays
Venue to be Confirmed, Pittsburgh, PA
June 18- 19, 2012 -
MENA LNG Terminal Summit
Manama, Bahrain
January 20- 24, 2013 -
Excellence in FPSO Design, Construction & Operations in China 2012
Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Convention Centre Hotel Tianjin Tanggu, China
May 29- 30, 2012 -
Contract Drafting and Risk Management Training for Oil & Gas 2.0
Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen, UK
July 9- 10, 2012
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