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MSC in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Natural gas companies are committed to public safety
As parents, we are saddened by the reports of children and families in our region affected by cancer. Make no …
Record Impact Tax Revenues Directly Benefit Communities
Pennsylvania’s natural gas impact tax generated a record $251.8 million in 2018, bringing the seven-year total to $1.7 billion in …
Natural Gas Impact Tax Generates $251+ Million in 2018
Record revenues directly benefit local communities and statewide environmental programs PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s natural gas tax generated more than …
MSC Member Spotlight: Michael Baker International
This week’s edition features Michael Baker International, a leader in engineering and consulting services providing innovative infrastructure solutions. Q. What …
From Weakness to Strength: CNBC Highlights America’s Energy Revolution. But What’s Up Their Sleeve Next?
In a new online video — the first in a multi-part series — CNBC breaks down an otherwise complex issue: …
MSC in Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Natural gas impact tax working
Over the years, we have heard local leaders use one word to describe Pennsylvania’s unique tax on natural gas development: “Godsend.” Without …
FACT CHECK: Debunking the False Narrative Around Restore Pa.
Governor Wolf and supporters of his plan to triple-tax Pennsylvania energy have recently taken liberties with their arguments in favor …
American Energy Dominance Grows with LNG Deal
America’s energy dominance was fortified this week with a newly signed agreement to deliver more natural gas to Poland. Polish …
U.S. Global Leader in Natural Gas Production, Demand Growth
The United States was the global leader in natural gas production growth last year, and, demand for the clean, abundant …
MSC Member Spotlight: WallacePancher Group
Last week, we sat down with Brian Pancher, co-founder of the Pennsylvania-based engineering and environmental firm WallacePancher Group. Q. Can you …
Additional Energy Taxes a “Gut Punch” to Pa. Families
For the fifth year, Governor Wolf has proposed a massive tax increase on Pennsylvania’s energy job creators that threatens economic …
“Pipelines Mean Jobs”: Leading Labor Unions Urge Elected Officials to Support Energy Jobs & Infrastructure
In a recent Pittsburgh Tribune-Review letter titled “Pipelines Mean Jobs,” Jim Kunz – business manager of Local Union 66, International …
MSC Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Energy Tax
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Marcellus Shale Coalition president David Spigelmyer issued the following statement in response to the introduction of Gov. …
Local, Business and Industry Leaders Gather to Tout Benefits of Natural Gas Impact Tax
“The Act 13 impact fee is probably the most important piece of legislation for rural Pennsylvania in my lifetime.”- Senator …
Natural Gas Impact Tax Works for Pennsylvania’s Communities
MSC joins the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and other regional leaders to discuss the benefits of the natural gas impact …
MSC Member Spotlight: Ecosystem Investment Partners
We recently interviewed Jaime Zsiros of Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP), a leading private investment firm focused on solving ecological restoration …
NOAA Study: U.S. Methane Emissions Flat as Natural Gas Production Increases
Total U.S. methane emissions has remained flat since 2006 as domestic natural gas production increased 46 percent, according to a …
MSC in Delco Times: Gas producers are pushing technology
To the Times: Readers deserve critical context and facts that were omitted from Rep. Vitali’s recent op-ed on emissions (“Gov. …
Comprehensive Air Quality Analysis Finds No Health Impacts Tied to Shale Development
Results from a two-year air quality study of a natural gas well site in southwest Pennsylvania determined that safe, responsible …