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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% …
Do you believe you have the moral obligation of telling me how your processes negatively affect my water supply? Do you accept the premise that there is a moral obligation?
As you may know, strong regulatory safeguards and requirements are in place to ensure that our water resources are protected …
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 …
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 …
How can I get a job in the Marcellus Shale industry?
While there are a number of online resources for employment opportunities in the natural gas industry, we would direct you …
How come you don’t hire local residents in the areas where you drill? I’ve seen the places you drill and they’re usually poor economic areas. It would help the local economy.
In line with our Guiding Principles, the MSC works to attract and retain a talented local workforce: the development of …
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 …
Haven’t scientists been developing natural gas all along?
Natural gas development was pioneered in the United States. In fact, “In 1821, William Hart dug the first successful natural …
Will you do another session which will be electronic?
While we continue to engage with a broad spectrum stakeholders through various outlets – community meetings, forums, events as well …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
RT @Shell_NatGas: “Through more research & development,
RT @Shell_NatGas: “Through more research & development, #natgas vehicles will get even more efficient & cost effective” http://t.co/2zgQAw6…
RT @CabotOG: We are excited for the Technology Showcase at t
RT @CabotOG: We are excited for the Technology Showcase at the Shale Insight Conference. Have you registered yet? #Shale2013 http://t.co/gi…
New Pa. DEP air study finds no emission levels of nitrogen d
New Pa. DEP air study finds no emission levels of nitrogen dioxide that would pose a health concern in Lycoming …
Another #NaturalGas vehicle fueling station moving forward,
Another #NaturalGas vehicle fueling station moving forward, this one in New Hampshire. http://t.co/HkvBW0KE6X #CNG
.@MfrsNews: Due to the #natgas drilling boom in the Marcellu
.@MfrsNews: Due to the #natgas drilling boom in the Marcellus Shale, employment in oil & gas extraction up 16% in …
MSC member @CONSOL_Energy to pump “millions of new revenue”
MSC member @CONSOL_Energy to pump “millions of new revenue” into Moon and Findlay Twps. http://t.co/mnZM7YZH5s via @TribLIVE