How does this relate to the fracking process?
Here’s how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines the well completion technology called hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”: Hydraulic fracturing [...]
Where do they get rid of fracking waters? Why isn’t Corbett taxing more?
According to the most recent data gathered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Marcellus Shale natural gas producers are [...]
Where’s the gas coming from?
The natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation comes from the compression of organic matter over hundreds of millions of [...]
Can you give me a job?
The MSC’s Jobs Portal is a great one-stop shop that lists various job profiles, provides information on skills, education and [...]
Why can’t acid mine water be used for fracking instead of fresh water?
It can, and MSC member companies are actively working to make this a reality. We recently commissioned RAND Corporation to [...]
Does is hurt the community or the economy?
The economic impact of natural gas development has brought great opportunity to every corner of the commonwealth, most notably to [...]
How does natural gas compare with other fuels with respect to greenhouse gas emissions?
The following is from the Energy Information Administration: Different fuels emit different amounts of carbon dioxide in relation to the [...]
How will air quality be improved with electricity generation switching from coal to gas?
Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel that offers a reliable and cost-effective alternative to other fuel sources for a host [...]
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 [...]
Is the industry willing to create a pool of funds within either the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation or another credible foundation that would be used to fund competitive grants to conservation groups in Pennsylvania interested in identifying opportunities to benefit fish and wildlife in partnership with the industry?
Through Act 13, the natural gas industry has contributed over $400 million in impact fees that can be used for [...]
