When comparing fuels, how does natural gas fare with respect to GHG emissions for electricity?
This, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: At the power plant, the burning of natural gas produces nitrogen oxides [...]
How do we get consumers to participate in the process?
Good question. First off, if you know it or not, you’re already involved in the process. Every homeowner or utility [...]
Is the industry willing to assist the conservation groups in fundraising to support habitat work?
We certainly work with a number of conservation and sportsmen groups to ensure that habitat is managed and restored to [...]
Will the pocket fall?
The natural gas that is being extracted from the Marcellus formation is located inside the rock formation itself, not a [...]
Who is going to run it?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection is the primary regulator of the natural gas industry. The Department of [...]
Given that the Governor promised “no new taxes” and most of the Marcellus Shale jobs are filled by out-of-staters, how significant is the economic benefit for Pennsylvania?
A few points here. First, the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania is taxed just like any other industry doing business [...]
Will the gas drilling activity reduce property values?
There are no patterns or trends to suggest that natural gas development is impacting, or reducing, property values in and [...]
Are they going to produce more so that we can get it?
Natural gas production in Pennsylvania continues to soar, resulting in more affordable energy costs for consumers, businesses and manufacturers. In [...]
When the well pads are reclaimed how many of the usual five acres will be reclaimed and how many will be needed for on-going “operations”?
Natural gas producers aim to leave behind a small footprint for each well pad through the restoration process. Restoration involves [...]
What business relationship do you have with the government?
Like all businesses and industries regulated by state agencies, we have a working relationship with those who govern the natural [...]
