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Does fracking occur once in each well or is it a continuous process that is repeated constantly?
In the vast majority of cases, a well is fractured once. However, in some cases, operators may choose to re-frac …
Is it controlled enough and constructed enough to know where it is headed?
We’re going to guess that your question refers to the movement of gas. If not, please resubmit and we’d be …
Does the industry have a BMP manual with practices for protecting sensitive areas?
There are a host of regulations that protect sensitive areas. For example, prior to a natural gas operator constructing a …
Can the industry use pipelines instead of trucks to move water?
Yes, pipelines can be used to transport water to a well pad and in fact, some operators are moving in …
How will you ensure the played out wells stay plugged 100 years from now?
Pennsylvania state law details the plugging requirements for operators in the state. All wells must be plugged once a well …
How long has fracking been used to extract oil and gas?
Fracturing was first deployed to enhance hydrocarbon recovery almost 60 years ago (1947) in Grant County, Kansas. Since then more …
How safe are extraction methods? Is it well regulated?
Natural gas development and production is highly- and effectively-regulated, with a broad range of safeguards and operational practices in place …
Montgomery County Courts have given me a wage attachment that Shell cannot pay. I am a contractor. When will I benefit from the 12 Life Saving Rules by being given full custody of my daughter and pay commensurate with my skills and potential?
Thank you for your question, however we are not in a position to offer legal advice on your specific situation. …
How much do you pay lobbyists every year?
Like all major industries, engaging and educating public officials is critical to make certain we get this historic opportunity right …
How can we get legislation to fuel vehicles with natural gas and the benefits to other sectors and better air quality?
There is actually a lot of work being done to increase the use of natural gas in our vehicles. Gov. …
Who is responsible for the cumulative health impacts of shale extraction?
Oil and natural gas development has a long and storied history in Pennsylvania and across the nation. In fact, the …
Why does the government have to have a role in this endeavor? The private sector is well known to handle these projects far more efficiently and cost-effectively!
The government, both state and federal, plays a vital and important role in regulating oil and natural gas development. We …
How is the MSC driving lobbying re. infrastructure funding?
While the Marcellus Shale Coalition and its over 300 members are certainly engaged in a multitude of policy and educational …
How does the industry persuade the FERC to allow it to use existing ROW when building new pipeline infrastructure?
When possible, utilizing existing pipeline right of ways (ROWs) is always the first option for companies expanding the gathering and …
How will you manage the risks from climate change? Nat gas still contributes to CO2&CH4. Will you support Carbon Capture and sequestration?
Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel with real environmental benefits. With record volumes of natural gas now being produced here …
Why should profits from fracking take precedence over the environment?
That’s really a false premise and is certainly not the case in Pennsylvania. We can, and must, balance the safe …
If your drinking water came from a well, would you want chemicals injected into the same area (or upstream)?
Protecting and enhancing our environment is paramount to our industry. There are a host of regulations in place to ensure …
Will the equipment needed change the landscape?
It all depends on where the well is located. For example: if an operator decides that an open pasture on …
What is the long-term beneficial impact on air quality in PA by using natural gas to produce electricity in the states to the West?
Through leveraging more homegrown natural gas to meet our nation’s growing energy demands, both in power generation as well as …
What are you (MSC Member cos.) doing to diversity your supply chain and workforce, especially in terms of race & gender?
Thank you for the question. The Marcellus Shale Coalition, and our member companies are committed to diversifying the natural gas …