Colorado’s Energy Biz Is In A Decent Spot, That’s Why It’s Optimistic
For about three years, oil and gas drillers have suffered through low oil prices. In fact, they haven’t been this low for this long in more than a decade.
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Anadarko Says Tiny Fraction Of Its Oil, Gas Flowlines Failed Inspection
Read moreThe company has voluntarily capped and abandoned all of its 1-inch flowlines on vertical wells in the Weld County area.
Recent Weld County Oil And Gas Explosions Are Unrelated, Officials Say
Read moreA tank explosion happened less than 4 miles away from the Firestone neighborhood, where an April 17 explosion killed two people.
Anadarko Will Shut Down Well Linked To Firestone Home Explosion
Read moreAnadarko believes the wells are safe but is shutting them down because of the "special circumstances and sensitivity surrounding this equipment."
What You Need To Know About The House Explosion In Weld County
Read moreThe deadly accident in April is leading to a discussion about whether houses should be built farther away from existing oil and gas wells.
On Shareholder Call, Anadarko CEO Faces Questions About Home Explosion
Read more“We are very saddened by the events in Colorado," Anadarko president and CEO Al Walker told shareholders. “We are going to work very hard to understand it better.”
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Governor Calls For Statewide Inspection Of Oil And Gas Wells After House Explosion
Read moreOil and gas operators must inspect existing oil and gas flowlines within 1,000 feet of occupied buildings within 30 days.
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Regulators Say 'No Immediate Threat' To Firestone Neighborhood From Nearby Oil & Gas Wells
Read moreThe state's oil and gas regulators are involved in the investigation because there was an active vertical well less than 200 feet from the home.
New School Next To Proposed Drilling Site Approved In Erie
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. has agreed to drill when the school isn't in session.Read moreAnadarko Reports $2.2B Loss On Weak Oil Prices
Oil sales in Colorado actually rose 14 percent -- but the price of that oil is about half what it was a year ago.Read more
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