Has enough research been done to know for certain there are no health issues caused by disposal water from fracking?
Oil and gas development has a long and storied history in Pennsylvania. More than 350,000 oil and gas wells have [...]
How much money did the natural gas/shale industry give to the Corbett campaign? What did you receive in return? Did any industry give more?
The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) does not make political contributions and does not have a political action committee (PAC). That [...]
Has enough research been done to know for certain there are no health issues caused by disposal water from fracking?
There’s certainly been a great deal of research conducted surrounding the issue of hydraulic fracturing and water management, which is [...]
I would like the question if the water contamination is govt acceptable or if one of the executives of the company would indulge with no reservations?
To be sure, hydraulic fracturing – a proven and tightly-regulated well completion technology – has never resulted in groundwater contamination. [...]
What are they doing for the environment and do communities have a voice in the process?
Strong state regulations hold operators to high standards with regulations that protect the environment. The natural gas industry is governed [...]
Did the industry oppose a severance tax?
The Marcellus Shale Coalition opposes a severance tax and for good reason. Despite claims that the natural gas industry in [...]
How are they dealing with fracking problems?
Marcellus Shale development is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). There is a host of regulations, specifically [...]
Why do you get tax breaks?
Since 2006, the natural gas industry has paid more than $1.6 billion in state and local taxes and paid $400 [...]
What is being done to prevent it?
We are eager to answer any and all questions. However, given the vagueness of this question, it’s difficult for us [...]
Are regulations in place?
Yes. Natural gas development is primarily governed by state law and operators have to abide by a host of federal [...]
