How is water actually withdrawn from a stream?
With a hose, water is pumped out of an approved stream at a designated withdrawal point and then either transported [...]
Where and how is the fracking solution disposed of?
According to the most recent data gathered by the Pa. DEP, Marcellus Shale producers are recycling and reusing more than [...]
Why does the natural gas industry continuously refuse to disclose the constituent chemicals in the fracturing liquid? As well as obfuscate any attempt at passing regulation in order to require such practices?
The natural gas industry in Pennsylvania is required to disclose – on a well-by-well basis – the chemical additives used [...]
Are price dynamics for Marcellus different from gas from non-shale sources (early production rate fall-off) and will price be more or less stable?
Natural gas prices — like virtually every commodity — will ebb and flow over time. It is quite clear, though, [...]
What independent studies to date have been performed on the effects of fracking on nearby drinking water?
As you may know, a host of objective, fact-based studies have been conducted focused on groundwater and hydraulic fracturing. Universally, [...]
Is there a central sourcing point for the industry?
In Pennsylvania, the best source of Marcellus Shale gas is in the western and north-central/northeastern portions of the state due [...]
Which would be more economically responsible, finding more fossil fuels or a new alternative?
Access to affordable, reliable forms of energy are key to a strong, growing and prosperous economy. From manufacturing to transportation [...]
Will you do another session which will be electronic?
While we continue to engage with a broad spectrum stakeholders through various outlets – community meetings, forums, events as well [...]
600 plus chemicals being pumped into the ground affect the ground water, what clean up can be done to fix that?
Despite claims, hydraulic fracturing fluids are made up of approximately 99.5 percent of the fluid is water and sand. The [...]
Haven’t scientists been developing natural gas all along?
Natural gas development was pioneered in the United States. In fact, “In 1821, William Hart dug the first successful natural [...]
