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MSC Statement on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Energy Tax Increase
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Marcellus Shale Coalition president David Spigelmyer issued the following statement on Governor Tom Wolf’s proposal to increase energy …
Pennsylvanians Stay Warm with Affordable Natural Gas During Brutal Cold Snap
As temperatures plunge across the region, Pennsylvanians are keeping warm with affordable, reliable natural gas. More than half of Pennsylvania …
MSC in Observer-Reporter: America cannot afford to ‘keep it in the ground’
By David Spigelmyer and Gene Barr Infrastructure is the framework upon which our lives are built. Whether it’s the roads …
IFO: Annual Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenues to Hit Record High
Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas – the impact fee – will likely generate a record $247 million in new revenue …
Report: Marcellus, Utica Shale Plays Drive Domestic Natural Gas Production Growth
Domestic natural gas production and use – especially in power generation and manufacturing – will expand significantly over the next …
MSC in Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Natural gas can help curb climate change
Clean, local natural gas is the fundamental driver behind reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing climate change – a critical …
MSC in Butler Eagle: Pa. power already hits Paris targets
Clean, local natural gas is the fundamental driver behind reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing climate change — a critical …
Pa. Natural Gas Tax Revenue Partially Funds $7.5+ Million in Environmental Projects
Tax revenue from Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry, combined with royalties from energy development on state lands, is a critical funding …
Pa. Produced Energy Drives High-Tech Manufacturing Job Growth
Energy development is giving rise to Pennsylvania’s next manufacturing chapter, fueling a wave of high-tech jobs and economic growth in …
2019 Outlook: Steady Energy Growth to Drive Pa. Economic Expansion, Environmental Progress
Pennsylvania is blessed with an enormous energy advantage that gives our region the ability to compete and win economically, grow …
MSC in Washington Examiner: American natural gas will help solve global energy poverty
Think of the last time the lights went out. When we lose power, we are immediately reminded by every inconvenience …
MSC in Tribune-Review: Natural gas cleanly powers our modern world
By David Spigelmyer Clean natural gas is the fundamental driver behind reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing climate change — …
Drilling and Completions
The following recommended practices address relevant considerations and guidelines for drilling and completion of shale gas wells and they support …
Motor Vehicle Safety
These recommended practices address relevant considerations and guidelines for Motor Vehicle Safety and they support the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) …
Pipeline Boring
The responsible development of natural gas from shale formations requires pipelines to transport natural gas, associated hydrocarbons and water. Permanent …
Pre-Drill Water Supply Surveys
The objective of a pre-drill survey is to establish a baseline for conditions that existed prior to drilling. Groundwater may …
Responding to Stray Gas Incidents
These recommended practices address relevant considerations and guidelines for Responding to Stray Gas Incidents in oil and natural gas exploration …
Energy Companies Donate, Give Back This Holiday Season
Many of our member companies and their locally based employees donate, give back and volunteer in communities across Pennsylvania this …
Site Planning, Development and Restoration
Through months of research, stakeholder outreach, and collaboration amongst MSC member companies, the coalition recently released its first Recommended Practice, …
“Keep it in the Ground” Activism Costs Economic Growth, Union Jobs
Environmental extremism that’s blocked or delayed key energy infrastructure projects has caused more than $90 billion in lost economic growth …
