Do they drill for it?
Yes. In order to reach the Marcellus Shale, a drilling rig is required. The Marcellus Shale Coalition has the following [...]
What liquid are they using?
The liquid is used in the hydraulic fracturing process are approximately 99.5 percent water and sand. The remaining 0.5 percent [...]
What laws prevent the gas driller from dumping drilling mud and fracking fluid into the nearest stream? What are the penalties for doing so?
In Pennsylvania, the Clean Streams Law prevents the unlawful discharge of any fluids into surface waters. The federal Clean Water [...]
What’s in the frack juice?
Hydraulic fracturing fluid is a mixture of water, sand, and additives. Sand and water make up 99.5 percent of the [...]
Could you drill on my land?
That all depends on where you live, the amount of land you own and a number of other factors. The [...]
How can we get a job on drilling rig?
Depending on your qualifications as well as experience, there are a host of opportunities available. Check out the MSC Job [...]
What is shale?
Shale is an organic-rich type of sedimentary rock deep below the earth which holds vast deposits of hydrocarbons – natural [...]
How can my business do business with Marcellus Shale?
Marcellus Shale Coalition member companies support a Supply Chain Recommended Practice, which includes identifying and hiring local vendors and contractors [...]
What companies are willing to hire local Pennsylvanians to provide construction support?
The short answer to this question is absolutely, every member of the coalition is willing. MSC member companies have developed [...]
Does it differ from any other way it was produced?
We’ve come a long way since the first well was drilled here in Pennsylvania 150 years ago. And while the [...]
