What happens to water supply and wildlife?
If an operator properly constructs a well in accordance with state and federal regulations and have strict procedures on the [...]
Are they prepared to deal with the damage that caused from fracking?
While natural gas development is highly-industrial short-term process, there are a host of common sense regulations in place to ensure [...]
How it would affect the spoil the land for other use?
Natural gas producers aim to leave behind a small footprint for each well pad through the restoration process. Restoration involves [...]
What is the environmental impact, considering our tourism, attractiveness of PA’s environment, and can industry cut its profits in order to better protect the environment?
Tourism and safe, job-creating natural gas production can and must be balanced. Throughout the process of producing clean-burning natural gas, [...]
In a high unemployment rate city with low education rates, what are the opportunities for these parts of the underserved population?
The short answer is, there are boundless opportunities across the supply chain for those who are willing to be flexible [...]
How much natural gas is PA producing per month?
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, natural gas production in Pennsylvania averaged 183 billion cubic feet per month (Bcf/m) [...]
How many home values have you destroyed today?
While we’re committed to answering every question we’re asked here at Learn About Shale, we disagree with the premise of [...]
On the grassroots level, why am I hearing about it now and how does that affect me?
Over the past year or so, the Marcellus Shale Coalition has increased its outreach efforts in southeastern Pennsylvania, which is [...]
What happens to the region after you drill for it?
After a well is completed, operators are required by law to reclaim the well site within 90 days. Once a [...]
What will be done with the answers?
Learn about Shale was created answer any and all natural gas-related questions with straightforward, fact-based information. These answers will continue [...]
