Scranton, Pa. – Yesterday, in partnership with nearly two dozen local chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA), Associated Petroleum Industries of Pa. (API-PA), the Pa. Independent Oil and Gas Association (PIOGA) and the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) hosted a day-long seminar on the various aspects and opportunities associated with natural gas development. Energy Day drew a crowd of more than 300 attendees at the Hilton Hotel in Scranton.

Here’s what they’re saying about Energy Day, which covered a broad range of subjects, including environmental and regulatory safeguards and procedures, compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation initiatives, power generation, as well as technical briefings on pipeline and processing operations:

  • Economic Recovery Path “Goes Straight Through” the Marcellus: Energy company alliances and business groups gathered Thursday for a gas-industry pulse-check and to talk about where Marcellus Shale drilling is headed. … State Sen. John Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township, told the audience of about 300 in the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center that developing natural gas is essential to bringing down the region’s high unemployment rate. “I believe the path to our economic recovery goes straight through the gas fields in the Marcellus Shale play in Pennsylvania.” … Industry experts filled discussion panels to make examples of how their companies do business. Most said they rely heavily on local contractors, some almost entirely. … While many big gas companies are looking to fill their supply chain with local companies — one speaker said it could take contributions from as many as 100 private contractors to complete a well pad — they hold their subcontractors to stiff standards. (Times-Leader, 4/02/13)

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  • Natural Gas Will Positively Benefits Pa.’s “Economic Landscape for Generations”: About 300 people turned out Thursday for the event designed to acquaint business and civic leaders in Northeastern Pennsylvania with the process and opportunities of natural gas in an era when new drilling in the region is waning. “My grandchildren will be working this shale play,” declared Mike Dickinson, of gas pipeline company Williams.  … “Rig count is dynamic and capital will be invested where it can reap the largest reward,” [MSC CEO Kathryn Klaber] said. “We have to recognize that the industry can make choices.” … Pennsylvania natural gas production is robust. In 2012, Pennsylvania natural gas production accounted for 10 percent of the nation’s total production. The region’s natural gas benefits from its proximity to East Coast markets. Over time, the important thing to have is the resource. The Marcellus Shale will be tapped over a long period of time, Ms. Klaber said. … The day began with a welcome from Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty and later a keynote address from Secretary of Department of Community & Economic Development C. Alan Walker. (Citizens Voice, 4/02/13)

In separate northeastern Pa. natural gas-related news, Dandy Mini Mart opened another CNG station in the region yesterday. The following news outlets covered that event: WETM-TV, WBGN-TV, Star-Gazette, and the Daily Review. And for small- and medium-sized businesses interested in pursuing natural gas industry opportunities, please visit MarcellusOnMainStreet.org. Have shale gas-related questions? Visit LearnAboutShale.org and join the online conversation by using #LearnAboutShale.