Gov. Ridge, MSC Unveil Landmark Industry-Wide “Commitment to the Community” Guiding Principles
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Today, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) leadership and Gov. Tom Ridge, an MSC strategic advisor, formally unveiled [...]
MSC Statement on the PA House Passed Severance Tax
Senate should consider alternative to House’s uncompetitive approach Canonsburg, Pa. – This evening, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a [...]
Ridge: Philadelphia City Council’s Marcellus Hearings a Positive Educational Opportunity
Fmr. Governor Urges Forum to Remain Focused on Facts, Science, Potential Benefits of the Marcellus Canonsburg, Pa. – Today, the [...]
Competitive Tax Structure Imperative to Keep PA’s Economy, Workforce Ahead of Curve
As State House Readies Massive New Tax on Shale Gas Job Creators, Leaders Must Consider Host of Unintended Consequences Canonsburg, [...]
A gas reserves pooling law is about fairness
In the Sept. 22 editorial "Shale Worries: Loss of Property Rights Could Be the Next Threat," the Post-Gazette mischaracterizes the [...]
National Panel: PA DEP Oversight of Key Marcellus Technology “Merits Special Recognition”
Findings highlight how Pa. continues to lead the way in safe, responsible use of hydraulic fracturing Canonsburg, Pa. – Pennsylvania [...]
Misguided Marcellus Shale tax would cost Pennsylvania
Kathryn Z. Klaber The Patriot-News Sunday, September 26, 2010 “Our focus must be on getting this opportunity right. To make [...]
A Promising Start: Marcellus Shale exploratory phase
Centre Daily Times Promising results from exploratory gas wells in Centre County have focused the interest of some energy companies on the area, making it likely the county will see increased drilling in coming years.
Let’s Make Pennsylvania a Leader in Natural Gas Development
Once-in-a-generation opportunity to create thousands of jobs, billions in economic development in jeopardy as Harrisburg debates massive new energy tax [...]
Marcellus Shale Coalition trumpets job creation, advertises 7,991 job openings across region
The Patriot-News The Marcellus Shale Coalition has been trumpeting the fact that the drilling industry is one of the few adding jobs in a sour economy in Pennsylvania. It's right up there with casino gambling establishments. The economic impact of the drilling industry — particularly in rural areas of the state — is indisputable.
