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IHS Report: Appalachian Natural Gas to Supply 45% of U.S. Production by 2040
Marcellus and Utica shale gas production is expected to increase exponentially – “almost as much as the entire U.S. produced …
Labor Leaders, Legislators Call for Energy Infrastructure Expansion
Labor leaders, a bipartisan group of lawmakers and leaders within the energy industry gathered in Harrisburg on Tuesday for a …
Pa. Leads Nation in Clean, Affordable Natural Gas Power Generation Growth
Pennsylvania accounted for one-quarter of the growth in highly efficient, clean natural gas power generation last year, according to new …
International Energy Agency Chief: “Huge Expectations Around the World” for U.S. LNG
As the world’s top oil and natural gas producer, energy exports strengthen the U.S. economy and geopolitical standing across the …
MSC in Philadelphia Inquirer: Natural Gas Drives Pa. Air Quality Progress
Banning the safe production and use of clean, affordable and domestic natural gas, as shared in a Feb. 14 column, …
MSC in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Impact fee provides many benefits in Pa.
We agree with the Post-Gazette’s support for strengthening Pennsylvania’s infrastructure, but the paper’s Feb. 13 editorial “Paying Their Fair Share” …
MSC in Bucks County Courier Times: Prohibiting shale development defies common sense
For more than a decade, responsible shale development across Pennsylvania has generated unprecedented opportunities to provide sustainable and broad-based economic …
Pa.’s Top Environmental Regulator: Natural Gas Improves Air Quality, Further Progress to Come
The increased production and use of local natural gas have already allowed Pennsylvania to meet key environmental goals, but there’s …
MSC in the Westchester County Business Journal: Cuomo administration’s energy blockade
To the editor: Westchester County is “in a panic,” the Business Journal reported last week, as consumers can’t access American …
NYC Suburb Can’t Expand Natural Gas Access. Is Gov. Cuomo to Blame?
Westchester County is “in a panic” as residents, small businesses, schools and hospitals can’t access the natural gas needed to …
MSC in The Citizens’ Voice: Develop policies that encourage natural gas development
Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas – the impact fee – generates hundreds of millions of dollars annually for critical infrastructure …
Radio Recap: Natural Gas a “Winner for the Region”
Natural gas is driving manufacturing job growth, consumer savings, and clean air progress, all “winners for the region,” MSC’s Dave …
Pa.’s Existing Natural Gas Tax Funds Infrastructure, Environmental Programs
Instead of promoting the infrastructure, housing and environmental initiatives funded with revenues from Pennsylvania’s existing tax on natural gas, Governor …
MSC in PennLive: Pa.’s future depends on the continued growth, diversification of its energy portfolio
By Gene Barr, David Spigelmyer and David N. Taylor As we kick off the legislative session and look ahead to Governor …
MSC Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Energy Tax Increase
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Marcellus Shale Coalition president David Spigelmyer issued the following statement on Governor Tom Wolf’s proposal to increase energy …
Pennsylvanians Stay Warm with Affordable Natural Gas During Brutal Cold Snap
As temperatures plunge across the region, Pennsylvanians are keeping warm with affordable, reliable natural gas. More than half of Pennsylvania …
MSC in Observer-Reporter: America cannot afford to ‘keep it in the ground’
By David Spigelmyer and Gene Barr Infrastructure is the framework upon which our lives are built. Whether it’s the roads …
IFO: Annual Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenues to Hit Record High
Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas – the impact fee – will likely generate a record $247 million in new revenue …
Report: Marcellus, Utica Shale Plays Drive Domestic Natural Gas Production Growth
Domestic natural gas production and use – especially in power generation and manufacturing – will expand significantly over the next …
MSC in Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Natural gas can help curb climate change
Clean, local natural gas is the fundamental driver behind reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing climate change – a critical …