Oil and natural gas exploration and production in the Barnett Shale has increased
significantly in recent years. Portions of several counties in the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) service area underly the Barnett Shale and there is increasing interest in and concern about these activities. NCTCOG staff has developed this website as a resource for citizens and entities who wish to learn more about Barnett Shale activities.
For more information please contact Lori P. Clark at 817-695-9232.
Natural Gas Transportation Workshop
When: Thursday, March 8, 2012
Where: Transportation Council Room, NCTCOG
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Agenda [PDF]
Barnett Shale Truck Traffic Survey [NEW]
NCTCOG
is conducting a study to assess truck traffic in the Barnett Shale. The goal of this effort is to gather information regarding potential air quality and roadway impacts from on-road sources associated with natural gas driling and extraction. This data will help improve the accuracy of transportation and air quality modeling. It will also help determine whether there is a need for future funding to help reduce ozone-forming pollution, which would assist efforts to comply with federal air quality standards or address road maintenance needs. As part of this project, NCTCOG is requesting feedback from industry participants, including natural gas operators and truck contractors. For more information, please contact Roxann Nayar at 817-608-2378 or email at barnettshale@nctcog.org.
Natural Gas Drilling Ordinances
NCTCASC Oil and Gas Task Force [NEW]
The role of the NCTCASC Oil and Gas Task Force will be to consider the effects of oil and gas production on regional air quality in North Texas and to identify opportunities to mitigate associated impacts.
Studies and Resources
Air Quality Funding Opportunities |
