Fracking
hydraulic fracking, horizontal drilling
Environmental concerns raised as oil companies take fresh look at fracking in Kentucky
Oil and gas drilling companies have been leasing tens of thousands of acres in eastern and central Kentucky, anticipating a huge fracking boom.
Summit: Kentucky's Future Beyond Fossil Fuels
Pipelines, Fracking, and Kentucky's Future Beyond Fossil Fuels Summit
Landowners and others affected by the proposed Bluegrass Hazardous Liquids Pipelines announce a summit to educate Kentuckians about the issues of natural gas liquids(NGLs), fracking, landowner rights, and local options for communities seeking a sustainable future.
Kinder Morgan / Tennessee Gas Pipeline Project
Kinder Morgan wants to "re-purpose" one of its decades-old natural gas pipelines running through Kentucky to carry hazardous liquids. Here's more information.
Natural Gas Liquid Pipelines in Kentucky
From KFTC's General Assembly 2014 Power Up series, a webinar about NGL pipelines, and opportunities and strategies to keep them out of Kentucky.
EPA fracking regulations lag, including in Kentucky
A new, extensive Government Accountability Office study of the EPA’s hydraulic fracturing regulations says they need to be updated and are insufficient to ensure the safety of drinking water. To make these conclusions the GAO studied tracking practices in eight states, including Kentucky.
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