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Act 13 Powers Pennsylvania Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program
Updated: May 21, 2013 As safe, tightly regulated natural gas development continues to benefit every corner of Pennsylvania with low-cost …
E&E News: ‘All of the Above’ Outreach Fuels Powerhouse Gas Coalition’s Rapid Growth
Pamela King, E&E reporter PITTSBURGH – For companies looking to break into the natural gas business here, a Marcellus Shale …
MSC Appoints Jim Welty to Leadership Team
Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) announced today the addition of a key member to its senior staff …
Is the industry willing to enlist the “army” of volunteers that could help reduce negative impacts and create more positive impacts?
Our industry is always looking for new innovative ideas and approaches aimed at ensuring that facts and science serve as …
What are you doing to increase awareness of fracking safety?
Hydraulic fracturing – a more than 60 year old well completion process – is critical in the safe development of …
When and how to reclaim pads?
Natural gas producers aim to leave behind a small footprint for each well pad through the restoration process. Restoration involves …
Why does the industry refuse to disclose the dangerous, toxic chemicals used in this process?
On the contrary, the natural energy industry is required through by state regulation to disclose the additives used in the …
If I decide to lease my land, can I write the contract for industry to sign?
You would certainly have a hand in the process. Natural gas leases are contracts between the landowner and the natural …
What prevents trucks from crossing streams?
There are a host of laws and regulations in place to ensure that natural gas development can occur while protecting …
Why do you get tax breaks?
Since 2006, the natural gas industry has paid more than $1.6 billion in state and local taxes and paid $400 …
How are they dealing with fracking problems?
Marcellus Shale development is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). There is a host of regulations, specifically …
Did the industry oppose a severance tax?
The Marcellus Shale Coalition opposes a severance tax and for good reason. Despite claims that the natural gas industry in …
Why does my tap water explode now?
Given that we do not have any details regarding these claims, it is impossible to address them. However, and as …
Have they studied it properly?
America has produced oil and natural gas for more than 150 years. Over those years, processes have been refined, new …
How much water is needed for a well?
A typical horizontal Marcellus Shale natural gas well requires between 3 and 5 million gallons of water to complete, or …
What is the current “standard of care” that the drillers adhere to when it comes to maintaining a pollution free site and pollution free environment?
Thanks so much for asking. The Marcellus Shale Coalition Guiding Principles state the following: We, the members of the Marcellus …
Given lower price of natural gas, is there a benefit for being close to the development?
Absolutely. Historically, local utilities had to transport natural gas from the Gulf coast of the United States and the Midwest …
How do we train our workforce appropriate for the region’s role?
Given the geographic and geologic footprint of the Marcellus Shale, there will never be active development of this resource in …
Describe supply and demand and the economics resulting from decreased prices for natural gas?
When there is a scarsity of a given commodity or product and high demand from consumers, prices increase. Conversly, when …