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Why do you hate America?
We love America. We love the people, communities where we operate, industries we support, the and the environment. Natural gas …
Are they considering people or only profits?
Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry is a collection of skilled individuals that live, work and raise families here in the commonwealth. …
I and most of the people I know have seen “Gasland”. Please explain why – point by point – that movie is inaccurate?
While we’re not movie critics and we’d be happy to provide you with a point-by-point rebuttal of the film, we …
Is this a real issue?
Absolutely. As world-renowned energy expert Daniel Yergin recently told Congress, shale development is “the most important energy innovation so far …
How many lives have you destroyed today?
Our industry’s commitment to enhancing our region and protecting the safety of our workers and communities where we operate is …
Natural Gas Facts, Science Continue to Prevail
As more science-based natural gas research is brought forth – ranging from air and water quality to public health – …
Could you drill on my land?
That all depends on where you live, the amount of land you own and a number of other factors. The …
What’s in the frack juice?
Hydraulic fracturing fluid is a mixture of water, sand, and additives. Sand and water make up 99.5 percent of the …
What liquid are they using?
The liquid is used in the hydraulic fracturing process are approximately 99.5 percent water and sand. The remaining 0.5 percent …
Do they drill for it?
Yes. In order to reach the Marcellus Shale, a drilling rig is required. The Marcellus Shale Coalition has the following …
What laws prevent the gas driller from dumping drilling mud and fracking fluid into the nearest stream? What are the penalties for doing so?
In Pennsylvania, the Clean Streams Law prevents the unlawful discharge of any fluids into surface waters. The federal Clean Water …
What chemicals are used in the fracking liquid?
Beginning on January 1, 2012, Marcellus Shale Coalition companies voluntarily decided to disclose fracturing fluids on a well-by-well basis via …
Does it affect the earth fault lines and earthquakes?
The U.S. Geological Survey recently released a study (Induced Seismicity Potential in Energy Technologies) that was conducted by the National …
Can petrochemical refining, now promoted in Pittsburgh, make sense in the Delaware’s refineries?
Yes; in fact, all three refineries in southeastern Pennsylvania remain in operation today, thanks to increased development of the Marcellus …
Why can’t I get a hotel room?
We’ve experienced this challenge firsthand when traveling to central Pennsylvania where hotel accommodations are limited. The good news is that …
What does shale gas production mean for Philadelphia?
In short, more affordable utility bills, cleaner air and opportunity. As a result of increased development of the Marcellus Shale, …
How can we get a job on drilling rig?
Depending on your qualifications as well as experience, there are a host of opportunities available. Check out the MSC Job …
What is shale?
Shale is an organic-rich type of sedimentary rock deep below the earth which holds vast deposits of hydrocarbons – natural …
How does this relate to the fracking process?
Here’s how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines the well completion technology called hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”: Hydraulic fracturing …
Does it differ from any other way it was produced?
We’ve come a long way since the first well was drilled here in Pennsylvania 150 years ago. And while the …