Is it true that Act 13 provides for money that can be used for conservation to go to the municipalities?
Absolutely. And just recently, the Pa. Public Utility Commission (PUC) allocated $202.4 million – which is in addition to $1.8 [...]
Why can’t safe additives be found to add to the water used to fracture rock for shale gas removal?
On average, hydraulic fracturing fluids are made up of more than 99.5% of water and sand, with an additional .49% [...]
What is the role of the SRBC in overseeing/permitting withdrawals on a water-shed wide basin?
As you may know, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) regulates water withdrawals and consumptive water use in the river [...]
I have a natural gas stove. Every time I turn it on, my dog gets scared and runs out of the house. Is natural gas bad for the animals?
Not that we’re aware of. As pet owners and dog lovers ourselves, my dog gets scared when I turn on [...]
Is the industry open to addressing unintended consequences when they occur?
Absolutely, and we do. Our industry takes the protection of our environment and surroundings seriously. After all, the men and [...]
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 [...]
