How risky is it to drill?
Like any industry and/or industrial process, risk mitigation is a key factor when exploring for and producing natural gas. While [...]
What if the tax structure is too low?
Very few unbiased observers would argue that Pennsylvania’s tax structure is too low. According to the Washington, DC-based Tax Foundation, [...]
Is fracking safe?
This is a very common question that we are routinely asked. Please click here to learn more about hydraulic fracturing, [...]
What are the new technologies that are being spawned by the industry?
New technologies are researched, tested and developed on a daily basis across the natural gas industry. From emission control technologies [...]
Is it disruptive to the land?
In order to construct a well pad, vegetation is removed and the land is leveled. When constructing a pipeline, a [...]
Why are you exporting the NG overseas and then claim it will lower our dependence on foreign energy?!!
Common sense policies that allow for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to our nation's allies and global trading partners will [...]
How much can be withdrawn per minute, per hour, per day?
That really depends on a host of factors, principally supply and demand. Thankfully, as you may know, Pennsylvania is a [...]
Given the refinery and port capacity here – will products from around the state flow through this region?
The ports and refineries in the Philadelphia region are certainly benefiting from Marcellus development. In fact, the three refineries in [...]
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 [...]
How can a university partner with you [MSC or industry] to increase professionals needed to work in your company/industry?
The Marcellus Shale Coalition has partnered with a number of university researchers over the past few years to provide original [...]
