What are we waiting for?
What’s great about safe, job-creating natural gas development is that it’s already underway in Pennsylvania. In fact, according to the [...]
Have they studied it properly?
America has produced oil and natural gas for more than 150 years. Over those years, processes have been refined, new [...]
Why is this specific to the Pennsylvania area?
Not sure what your question refers to, but we’ll attempt to answer it in two ways. Learn About Shale is [...]
Why does my tap water explode now?
Given that we do not have any details regarding these claims, it is impossible to address them. However, and as [...]
Did the industry oppose a severance tax?
The Marcellus Shale Coalition opposes a severance tax and for good reason. Despite claims that the natural gas industry in [...]
How are they dealing with fracking problems?
Marcellus Shale development is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). There is a host of regulations, specifically [...]
How can I get a job within this industry?
This is by far one of the more popular questions we received from our Ask About Shale initiative. While the [...]
Why do you get tax breaks?
Since 2006, the natural gas industry has paid more than $1.6 billion in state and local taxes and paid $400 [...]
What vertical job opportunities are there for this region to service the industry or to train and relocate?
Every step in the process of finding, producing, and bringing oil and gas to market involves many people working to [...]
If I decide to lease my land, can I write the contract for industry to sign?
You would certainly have a hand in the process. Natural gas leases are contracts between the landowner and the natural [...]
