Int’l Business Times: Industry Group Releases Suggestions For Natural Gas Development In Marcellus Shale
By Pierre Bertrand “This infrastructure is vital to obtain the economic and energy security benefits from this abundant natural resource,” read the Coalition’s report. “However it is also desirable to producers and the public at large to minimize impacts from these activities; therefore, our members have committed to apply recommended practices in site development and [...]
MSC Releases First Recommended Practice for Responsible Natural Gas Development
First guidance document outlines recommendations for site planning, development and restoration Canonsburg, PA – Since its founding in 2008, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) has worked collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve a set of common goals: enhance the region’s economy, responsibly develop natural gas, and advocate for increased use of this clean-burning energy source. [...]
Marcellus Shale Coalition Adds Experienced NEPA Community Outreach Manager
Canonsburg, PA – The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) is pleased to announce that John L. Augustine III has joined the organization as the Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Community Outreach Manager, where he will lead the MSC’s regional education, business and outreach efforts. John comes to the MSC from the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry, [...]
Daily Review: Using Their Own Product
BY JOHNNY WILLIAMS (Staff Writer) There has been a fair amount of speculation that the use of the natural gas in the Marcellus Shale and other shale plays around the country will reduce the United States’ dependency on foreign fuels. In fact, even the natural gas companies themselves are striving to become more energy independent. [...]
From Pa. and Across the Country, Newspaper Editorials Tout American Natural Gas
Job-Creating Marcellus Shale Continues to Fuel Economic Growth, Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness Canonsburg, PA – Expanding America’s manufacturing base, creating good-paying jobs for returning veterans, developing supply chain-related opportunities for small businesses, strengthening U.S. security and competitiveness, adhering to environmental stewardship. These are just some of the benefits tied directly to the responsible development of clean-burning [...]
MSC Supports RAND Conclusions on Use of Mine Water in Hydraulic Fracturing
Canonsburg, PA – Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) President Kathryn Z. Klaber today highlighted conclusions released this week by the RAND Corporation in support of the use of coal mine water in hydraulic fracturing operations in the Marcellus Shale and other regional shale plays in the Appalachian Basin. The MSC commissioned RAND report follows a roundtable [...]
MSC Statement on White House Hydraulic Fracturing Executive Order
Canonsburg, PA – Today, President Barack Obama issued an executive order aimed at increasing coordination among federal agencies as it relates to hydraulic fracturing. Kathryn Klaber, president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), issued the following statement: “The responsible development of American natural gas has been, and continues to be, a tremendous source of job [...]
Tribune-Review: WCCC Wants to Expand Drilling Program
By Kari Andren, TRIBUNE-REVIEW Jeff Wennersten, 42, of North Huntingdon said he chose to retrain for a job in the natural gas industry after serving in the Navy and working for years in sales. “I just don’t want to rely on other people and other sources of energy,” he said. “We have the abundance here. [...]
