ALBANY- The lawsuit between the natural gas company Lenape Resources and the Town of Avon has begun to enter the national spotlight.An article published by the Huffington Post outlines the lawsuit, in which the small company is seeking $50 million in damages from the town due to the moratorium on natural gas passed last June.In a statement to the Huffington Post, Lenape Resources president John Holko stated "I've drilled over 100 wells in this … [Read more...]
Lenape shutters all natural gas wells in Avon
AVON — The first stop on what is to be a yearlong battle on hydrofracking occurred over the weekend, when the natural gas producer Lenape Resources released a letter to leasing landowners stating that the company will "shut in" its existing wells and pipelines in the Town of Avon, effective immediately.In response to the new law banning any new gas exploration, the closing of these resources would mean landowners whose property contains these … [Read more...]