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New State Oil and Gas Rules Protect Groundwater

By Amy Hadden Marsh • Jun 12, 2020


The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Wednesday approved new wellbore integrity rules to help protect groundwater during oil and natural gas drilling. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has this report.

Natural gas flaring in western Garfield County.
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Garco Commissioners Discuss Changes to COGCC Draft Flowline Rules

By Amy Hadden Marsh • Oct 19, 2019
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The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission recently released draft rules on oil and gas flowlines, mandated by SB-181. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has this report on changes the Garfield County Commissioners would like included in the final rules. 

State Oil and Gas Regulators Hold First Rulemaking Hearing Under SB181

By Amy Hadden Marsh • Jun 19, 2019
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The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission held the first rulemaking hearings this week since Senate Bill 181 became law earlier this year. The outcome was disappointing for conservation groups. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh has more.