(PSU College of Earth & Mineral Sciences, Dept. of Energy and Mineral Engineering)

Many Pennsylvanians are aware of the recent surge in natural gas leasing activity.
The vast majority of citizens, however, do not fully appreciate the scale of change such
development will unleash. This report educates the public on the current size, economic
impacts, and future prospects of the Marcellus shale gas industry in Pennsylvania.

Read the full study (pdf)