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RT @AP: Study finds natural gas fracking chemicals didn’t sp
RT @AP: Study finds natural gas fracking chemicals didn’t spread to contaminate drinking water, @kbegos reports: http://t.co/gCeadSezSH -JM
How much can be withdrawn per minute, per hour, per day?
That really depends on a host of factors, principally supply and demand. Thankfully, as you may know, Pennsylvania is a …
Is fracking safe?
This is a very common question that we are routinely asked. Please click here to learn more about hydraulic fracturing, …
Is there zero liquid discharge available?
Yes. Many operators are reusing and recycling the vast majority of the flowback water that returns to the surface after …
How risky is it to drill?
Like any industry and/or industrial process, risk mitigation is a key factor when exploring for and producing natural gas. While …
Is there any other way to contain the fracking?
We are routinely asked about the completions – or hydraulic fracturing – process of natural gas development. Please click here …
What is the natural gas conversion to natural gas vehicles?
Expanding natural gas use to meeting our nation’s growing transportation needs carries a host of important benefits, ranging from cost-savings, …
What education is needed to understand that hydraulic fracturing is safe?
Each day, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) and our member companies are engaging communities across the commonwealth and region to …
Why are you exporting the NG overseas and then claim it will lower our dependence on foreign energy?!!
Common sense policies that allow for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to our nation’s allies and global trading partners will …
What if the tax structure is too low?
Very few unbiased observers would argue that Pennsylvania’s tax structure is too low. According to the Washington, DC-based Tax Foundation, …
What is the impact on water and wells in Commonwealth?
Natural gas development from shale formations is an effective, well-regulated and proven process. As you may know, each Marcellus Shale …
What prevents the water from becoming combustible?
Pennsylvania has an aggressive, modernized regulatory framework aimed at ensuring that natural gas production occurs in way that protects our …
What is the sacrifice to the environment?
Environmental stewardship is a top priority for our industry. Best practices are in place to ensure land is restored to its …
How long will current well pads be used before being reclaimed?
Natural gas producers aim to leave behind a small footprint for each well pad through the restoration process. Restoration involves …
Pennsylvania is the guinea pig, so what financial security or escrow can be put in place so taxpayers don’t pay for problems?
Pennsylvania WAS the guinea pig – in 1850. That’s when the oil and natural gas industry arrived in Pennsylvania. Since …
What is the impact on watersheds?
Water plays a central role in developing the Marcellus Shale. Without it, we simply couldn’t harvest this clean-burning, job-creating resource. …
What happens to the region after you drill for it?
After a well is completed, operators are required by law to reclaim the well site within 90 days. Once a …
How many home values have you destroyed today?
While we’re committed to answering every question we’re asked here at Learn About Shale, we disagree with the premise of …
Is it disruptive to the land?
In order to construct a well pad, vegetation is removed and the land is leveled. When constructing a pipeline, a …
What is the industry’s commitment to STEM education?
The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) is a huge supporter of expanding STEM programs in high schools across the commonwealth. In …
