IOGCC Announces New International Affiliate
The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) voted unanimously to accept the Northwest Territories of Canada as an International Affiliate of the commission. The action came during the Commission's business session in Oklahoma City on May 8th.The Northwest Territories, as represented by the Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations (OROGO), joins Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Yukon as affiliates. The IOGCC mission is t...
Chairman's Stewardship Awards Open for Nominations
The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Chairman's Stewardship Awards. These awards represent the IOGCC's highest honor for exemplary efforts in environmental stewardship.These awards recognize those companies and organizations that have gone beyond basic mandates and regulations to enhance our nation's natural resources. The award-winning projects represent a few of the many positive programs initiated by the domestic oil...
IOGCC Appoints Gov. Doug Burgum Chairman
The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) member states voted unanimously to adopt the 2019 slate of officers during the Commission's annual business meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 8, 2018. Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota will serve as 2019 Chairman, with Vice Chairman Richard Simmers of Ohio and Second Vice Chairman Charlie Burd of West Virginia. Gov.
IOGCC Welcomes Idaho as Full Member State
Boise, Idaho - Idaho was welcomed as a full member state of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) during the 2017 IOGCC Annual Business Meeting in Oklahoma City this week.As Idaho's official representative at the meeting, Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Director Tom Schultz was presented a welcome letter to Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter, signed by the governors and official representatives of IOGCC's six founding states.House Bill 52 was approved by the Idaho Legi...
Multi-State Work Group Releases Report on Gas Storage Regulatory Considerations
Oklahoma City, Okla. - national Natural Gas Storage Work Group released today a report on underground gas storage that evaluates potential vulnerabilities at gas storage operations and identifies prospective regulatory responses for consideration by state and federal agencies.Most underground gas storage facilities have safe histories of operation and allow large supplies of gas to be stored during times of low demand, and withdrawn from storage when demand for natural gas is high; thereby...
Idaho Job Announcement
Idaho Department of Lands is excited to announce the addition of the Oil and Gas Division to our agency. This division will be comprised of four (4) new and one (1) existing position:· Division Administrator (New)· Lands Program Manager (James Thum – current)· Lands Program Specialist (New)· Analyst 3 (New)· Administrative Assistant 2 (New)These positions will all be located in the Boise Staff office and support the work of the Oil and Gas Commission. The...
States First Releases First SOGRE Peer Assessment
State regulators release assessment of Idaho's oil and gas regulatory programBoise, Idaho – The State Oil and Gas Regulatory Exchange (SOGRE), an innovative regulatory improvement program created under the States First Initiative by two state-based organizations, finds Idaho's oil and gas regulatory structure to be mostly in line with the regulatory practices of other oil and gas producing states, and provides guidance for Idaho as its regulation of oil and gas exploration, dri...
States First Comments on PHMSA Rule
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The States First Initiative has sent comments directly to the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Administrator Marie Therese Dominguez in regards to the interim final rule (IFR) that was issued on December 14, 2016.The IFR aims to revise the Federal pipeline safety regulations to address critical safety issues at underground natural gas storage facilities. The States First letter included detailed comments on API's Reco...
IOGCC Releases 2015 Marginal Well Trends
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) has released the 2015 Marginal Well Report that documents marginal well activity and the economic contribution of marginal production in the United States.Despite current industry challenges, marginal wells remain in widespread operation across the country and continue to reliably produce a meaningful share of total domestic oil and natural gas output. According to the report,72.2 percent of all operating wells in th...
States' Natural Gas Storage Work Group Collecting Information
Oklahoma City, OK - A national Natural Gas Storage Work Group led by states from across the country, the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) and Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) announced today that it has begun collecting pertinent information from participating states to proactively aid in progressing state natural gas storage programs and addressing regulatory challenges. The work group, which was formed last month, is an example of states working together to address commo...
States Form Natural Gas Work Group
Work Group will examine regulatory regimens to ensure public safety and environmental protection OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – State oil and gas regulatory agencies have partnered with the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) and Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) to proactively address natural gas storage facilities and state regulations by forming a work group to recognize aging infrastructure concerns, identify technological advancements and determine the regulatory challenges. This ef...
State Primer Provides Guidance in Mitigating Risks of Induced Seismic Events
OKLAHOMA CITY – Thirteen states partnered through a multi-state initiative called StatesFirst this past year to share and summarize current knowledge related to earthquakes potentially caused by human activity, otherwise referred to as induced seismicity. Today, the work group comprised of members of state oil and natural gas and geological agencies and other advisory experts from academia, industry, non-profit organizations and federal agencies released a Primer to provide a guide for regulator...
Major Improvements to FracFocus Announced
Oklahoma City, OK - As it enters its fourth year, FracFocus, the nationwide system for disclosing chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process, continues to improve its performance and versatility. The Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC), joint venture partners in the FracFocus initiative, announce the coming release of improvements to FracFocus' system functionality. The new features for 2015 include: Reducing the number of human er...
States Team Up to Assess Risk of Induced Seismicity
State oil and gas regulatory agencies and geological surveys have partnered with the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission and Ground Water Protection Council to create a work group that will proactively discuss the possible association between recent seismic events occurring in multiple states and injection wells. There are nearly 151,000 Class II Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells across the country used by the oil and natural gas industry to dispose of produced wat...
National Consumer Group Supports Multi-State Oil & Gas Regulatory Initiative
The Consumer Energy Alliance announced its support of the States First Initiative today – a state-led effort with programs aimed at facilitating multi-state collaboration and innovative regulatory solutions for oil and natural gas producing states. The initiative, a partnership between the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission and the Ground Water Protection Council, is committed to creating regulatory solutions and addressing emerging issues through innovative programs and state collabora...
Governors Lead Effort Supporting State Oil & Gas Regulatory Programs
In a letter to American energy policy leaders, governors of 12 oil and natural gas producing states announced their support of the States First Initiative – an effort aimed at supporting and enhancing the role of the states as the primary and appropriate regulators of oil and gas development. "Our programs, which are as varied as the geography, climate, geology and social fabric of our states, are designed to be flexible, yet effective, in providing the world's best environmental protection and ...
IOGCC Task Force Continues Work to Pave Way for CO2 Storage
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission's (IOGCC) Carbon Geologic Storage (CGS) Task Force recently met in Denver, Colorado to begin finalizing work that began in July 2012 that focuses on liability issues related to the storage of carbon in geologic formations. The final work product, which culminates the third phase of the Task Force's effort, will offer further guidance to U.S. states and Canadian provinces as they continue to develop their legal and regulatory capacity ...
FracFocus 2.0 to revolutionize hydraulic fracturing chemical reporting nationwide
OKLAHOMA CITY –FracFocus.org, the national hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure registry, will implement major upgrades beginning June 1, 2013, that will dramatically improve the site's functionality for state, industry and public users. The enhancements to FracFocus and its system has been referred to as FracFocus 2.0. FracFocus 2.0 contains several new features that will enhance the usability and informational content of the system. "State oil and regulatory agencies and participatin...
FracFocus 2.0 Dual Submission Deadline
FracFocus 2.0 would become the exclusive method for submitting records to the FracFocus system. From the beginning of the switchover to FracFocus 2.0 we committed to providing a reasonable period of dual submission capability to allow companies to prepare for the change. The beta test site was made available on October 1, 2012 and the FracFocus 2.0 system went live on November 1, 2012. Owing to state regulatory considerations we have determined that beginning on June 1, 2...
Governor Bentley Begins Chairmanship of Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
MONTGOMERY – With a focus on responsible energy development, Governor Robert Bentley has accepted the 2012-2013 chairmanship of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. The IOGCC is a multi-state agency that advocates for environmentally-sound methods of increasing the supply of American energy. The goal of the IOGCC is to keep oil and gas regulation within the states while advocating responsible energy policies.
FracFocus Celebrates First Anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. – FracFocus.org celebrated its first anniversary in April 2012 reporting hydraulic fracturing chemicals used in more than 15,000 wells with over 200 participating companies and, only a month later the website holds information for almost 18,000 well sites. A joint development by the Ground Water Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, FracFocus is a voluntary registry website that allows the public to find a well and the chemicals used during the hy...
FracFocus Operator Training Now Available
A training webinar for companies wishing to report chemicals to the FracFocus disclosure submission system is now available. The webinar shows operators how to register their company and set up the company Representative, Supervisors and Data Submitters. It also discusses the disclosure template, how to complete and submit it and how to manage records and users in the system.
National Registry Provides Public and Regulators Access to Information on Chemical Additiv
Ground Water Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Unveil the Nation's First Single-Source Website Disclosing Additives on a Well-by-Well Basis at www.fracfocus.org OKLAHOMA CITY, April 11, 2011 – The Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC), with funding support from the United States Department of Energy (DOE), unveiled a landmark web-based national registry disclosing the chemical additives used in the hydrauli...
IOGCC/SSEB Task Force Report the Need for National CO2 Pipeline Infrastructure
Oklahoma City – January 31, 2011 - In the United States, 85 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted, according to the U.S. EPA as the result of the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, transportation, and industrial processes. Carbon capture and geologic storage (CCGS) is recognized as a viable means of reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Energy Independence Key Summit Topic
Oklahoma City - January 25, 2011 - America's path toward greater energy independence will be a key topic for discussion during the 2011 Woodford Shale Summit sponsored by the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) and the University of Oklahoma (OU) on OU's Norman campus, March 29 and 30. The Woodford Shale Summit will provide an opportunity for the education of stakeholders as experts discuss key issues in the Woodford Region, a unique reservoir that has tremendous potential for both...
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