How do we know that our water supply is not being polluted by the fracking process?
Groundwater is closely monitored, prior to and following drilling and fracturing operations. This well-regulated and critical process has never impacted [...]
Can you prove with any degree of certainty that there is no danger from fracking process with respect to the water supply being contaminated?
As you may know, hydraulic fracturing has never contaminated groundwater, as confirmed by U.S. Energy Sec. Moniz and countless other [...]
Will there be compensation to farmers of still-born calves in areas of contaminated water from fracking?
Hydraulic fracturing does not present unmanageable risk to our environmental or to agriculture. Not only are cattle and other animals [...]
How much ground water contamination is expected and how will the companies clean it up before it reaches drinking water wells since there seems to be no concern from the companies?
As you may know, hydraulic fracturing has been done safely in the United States for more than 60 years with [...]
What chemicals are used in hydraulic fracturing and how will they impact the environment?
The additives used in hydraulic fracturing represent less than half a percent of the total fluid volume, with the rest [...]
Is this development safe for the environment and the integrity of the earth’s core?
Hydraulic fracturing is a proven process that has been safely used to complete more than a million wells in the [...]
How do you address the environmental concerns?
In keeping with our Guiding Principles and Recommended Practices, this industry is committed to conducting operations in a manner that [...]
Philadelphia City Council is vocal and concerned about the impact on water from natural gas development. What is going to be done about that?
Protecting and enhancing our environment is paramount to this industry. It falls in line with the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s (MSC) [...]
Is the industry monitoring the level of methane reaching the surface in areas where fracking has occurred?
The natural gas industry follows – and often exceeds – strict regulations to safeguard our environment, especially our water resources. [...]
Is Texas totally out of water? Can they do any more fracking in Texas? Is power generation possible in Texas?
As you may, the Marcellus Shale Coalition is focused principally on natural gas activities in Pennsylvania. Therefore, we would encourage [...]
