Which would be more economically responsible, finding more fossil fuels or a new alternative?
Access to affordable, reliable forms of energy are key to a strong, growing and prosperous economy. From manufacturing to transportation [...]
Why is there an east/west divide around the industry?
The short answer is the natural gas found in central and northeastern Pennsylvania is considered “dry gas” while the natural [...]
What happens when drilling companies go bankrupt?
If a natural gas operator does in fact go bankrupt, the same process holds true for their business as it [...]
The drill-cut mud, frack-chem, sawdust soaked in frack-chem and the crystalline silica mixed with frack-chem laying in the streets of Troy, PA is making everyone sick. Who should have to pay for the medical costs caused by this environmental epidemic?
Regulations are in place to ensure that whoever is responsible for incidents like what you’re describing is held responsible. That [...]
How many wells are there currently? How much water used at each well? Where is the water from? How many trucks operate at each well? What chemicals are in the slurry? Where does the polluted toxic slurry go?
There have been roughly 8,000 Marcellus wells drilled in Pennsylvania, though since that number is always growing, we encourage you [...]
Is the industry willing to work with the conservation groups to make a documentary DVD or TV program focusing on the benefits to wildlife and wildlife habitat?
The Marcellus Shale Coalition is always open to considering new partnerships. Please contact us if you have an idea you [...]
Should the industry be allowed to withdraw water from streams having an “exceptional value” designation?
Water withdrawal for natural gas drilling is one of Pennsylvania’s tightly regulated processes. Depending in which part of the Marcellus [...]
What is the commitment to communicate to low income residents and how can we evaluate the success of that communication?
The MSC, and our member companies, are committed to effectively communicating with and engaging every single demographic and a broad [...]
Why did the industry push for Act 13 which removes local zoning authority and places a gag order on physicians?
Despite claims, Act 13 dramatically expanded transparency and further modernized the commonwealth’s robust regulatory framework. As it relates to disclosure [...]
Is this campaign an attempt to cover your own asses when the general public finds out you are screwing them?
The safe development of clean-burning domestic natural gas represents an historic opportunity for our region and for the nation. Our [...]
