How many states have a severance tax on natural gas?
To date, at least 36 states impose various types of severance taxes on natural gas development, while 31 states specifically [...]
How do I invest in this?
There is a host of public and private companies along the natural gas supply chain that are actively developing the [...]
What about job opportunities?
With over 250,000 Pennsylvanians working in Marcellus Shale and related industries, and the vast majority of all new hires coming [...]
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 [...]
When did shale drilling start in the U.S.?
Good question. Truth be told, the first natural gas well in North America was actually a shale well in Fredonia, [...]
What is the education process?
Jobs in the natural gas industry vary widely, so there are many education tracks that one can pursue. From well-tenders [...]
Give an overview of natural gas development – who, what, when, where, why; have a one-pager
The safe, tightly-regulated production of clean-burning natural gas involves several fundamental steps: Companies lease mineral rights from land- and mineral-owners; [...]
Can you be transparent with regards to fracking chemicals?
Transparency is a key tenant of our organizations mission, as outlined in our Guiding Principles. When it comes to the [...]
Will the Coalition do anything to dispel the fears that individuals have about water pollution, etc.?
Absolutely. This is partly the goal behind this question and answer website: to engage every day Pennsylvanians about the safe [...]
Is there a way to get it safely from the ground without causing damage and contaminating water?
Yes. Natural gas development from shale formations is a time-tested process, that when done in accordance with state and federal [...]
