By Ben Wolfgang Pennsylvania over the past three years has greatly reduced the number of environmental incidents related to natural gas drilling, and state officials appear fully able to oversee the industry without intrusion from the federal government, according to a study released Tuesday. Researchers at the University at Buffalo’s newly formed Shale Resources and [...]
Washington Times: Pennsylvania Gets High Marks For Rein on Drilling For Gas
May 15, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Erie Times-News: Shale Drilling Will Play a Role in Erie-Area Economy
May 15, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
By Jim Martin The state Department of Environmental Protection’s most recent report on gas well permits suggests that the shale drilling boom has yet to arrive in our corner of Pennsylvania. So far, no shale wells have been drilled or permitted in Erie or Crawford counties. It’s only a matter of time before that changes, [...]
Benefits of Natural Gas Production Realized by “Every Single Pennsylvanian”
May 7, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – While a clear majority of Americans – facing stubbornly high national unemployment and underemployment rates – still believe that the U.S. economy is getting worse, according to new Rasmussen Reports research, positive, private sector-driven economic growth continues to buck trends across Appalachia. One key factor? According to a new Associated Press analysis, [...]
Associated Press: Gas Drillers Generate About $3.5 Billion in Revenues From Marcellus Shale
May 5, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Property owners saw benefits, too, with about $400 million in royalties last year By KEVIN BEGOS MSC president Kathryn Klaber: “Every single Pennsylvanian has more money in their pocket today — to save, invest and help make ends meet — as a result of plentiful natural gas development from the Marcellus Shale.” PITTSBURGH—Marcellus shale gas [...]
What They’re Saying About the MSC’s Recommended Practices
May 3, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Canonsburg, PA – Last week, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) released the first in a series of forthcoming recommended practices (RP). This ongoing and collaborative work is aimed at enhancing the region’s economy and responsibly developing American natural gas with industry-leading environmental safeguards and technologies, an affirmation of our Guiding Principles. In several major Pennsylvania [...]
Dallas Post: Seminar to Plug Natural Gas Vehicles
May 2, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Converting fleets would save money and cut emissions, proponents say. MATT HUGHES WILKES-BARRE – A fleet of phone and Internet repair trucks; an 18-wheel truck owner-operator; a county transportation authority. These are some of the entities that could save money and reduce emissions by converting their vehicles to natural gas, according to hotel owner Gus [...]
MSC Statement on Appalachian Shale Responsible Producers Group’s Standards and Practices
May 1, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – Following the release today of a set of recommended standards and practices by the Appalachian Shale Responsible Producers Group (ASRPG), Kathryn Klaber, president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), issued the following statement: “The MSC applauds the work of the Appalachian Shale Recommended Practices Group for the continuing efforts aimed at further [...]
Int’l Business Times: Industry Group Releases Suggestions For Natural Gas Development In Marcellus Shale
April 26, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
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
April 26, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
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
April 24, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
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, [...]
