RMP publishes 2016 hydrocarbon production data. Check out this post to see how much oil, natural gas, and NGLs were produced in Michigan in 2016. We have charts, graphs, and numbers and three different top 10 lists.
RMP is 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in Michigan. We are committed to protecting fresh water resources by advocating for: sustainable energy production, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, remediating environmental pollution & rethinking waste management.
Hi Matt,
I enjoyed your report. And as someone who’s green-minded, I am glad to see carbon-based energy on the decline in Michigan. Perhaps, as you say, this may eventually lead to more of a focus on hydrogen.
What are the main reasons for the decline in carbon extraction? Depleted sources? Less consumer demand?
Also, it’s stunning to see the amount of wastewater that is generated from carbon energy extraction. In my mind, this literally is a “waste!”
On a separate note, I was disappointed to read the other day that the MDEQ granted Nestle permission to double their production of water from Michigan aquifers. As you probably know, they only pay a $200 fee in exchange for millions of gallons of water that they turn around sell for a huge profit. This makes no sense for Michigan and only further leads me to believe that the DEQ is corrupt and in the pockets of big corporations. It’s truly shameful and disgusting.
On a positive note, Matt, thanks for another informative report, and keep up the great work at RMP!
Thank you very much for sharing, I learned a lot from your article. Very cool. Thanks.