Another oil story


But you aren't hearing about this one
I can't verify this, but it certainly raises some questions.

An explosion at a natural gas well in northwest Pennsylvania resulted in a spill of at least a million gallons of oil and chemicals mixed with water. According to the AP report, there was a shower of gas and chemical-laden water shooting 75 feet into the air. The leak continued for at least 16 hours. The accident was so severe that the area was evacuated and the Federal Aviation Administration prohibited flights in the area.

When I heard of the accident on Friday afternoon, I immediately left the meeting I was attending in Washington, DC and headed for the site with my trusty Flip Camera in hand.

So where are the photos and video showing the extent of the pollution?

They don’t exist, because EOG Resources, the owner of the wells, won’t allow anyone on the site, especially with a camera. When I tried to shoot some video, they not only wouldn’t let me on the site, they told me I might be shot for being on their property and then sent thugs to chase me and threaten me.

If this is true (and I really stress that if), why is another oil company getting away with hiding a disaster?

Is it possible that the Imperious Leader is more beholden to big oil than Bushleague was?

— NeoWayland

Posted: Wed - June 9, 2010 at 12:45 PM  Tag


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