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Why is this website set up as if it will provide information and then it doesn’t?
As you may know, our Learn About Shale initiative underscores the natural gas industry’s commitment “to providing honest and straightforward …
Is it happening?
The safe development clean-burning, job-creating natural gas is indeed happening across Pennsylvania, resulting in more local jobs, more revenue for …
Is this an example of being “transparent”?
Indeed. This from the press release announcing the launch of LearnAboutShale.org “Since its founding three years ago, the Marcellus Shale …
What does it do for oil?
Like oil, natural gas is a hydrocarbon that is developed over millions of years and under immense pressure. Many (but …
Will we be contacted to use our land for fracking?
That’s a good question – although it heavily depends on a number of factors. Variables include but are not limited …
Is there explosion potential?
Natural gas development is a tightly regulated industrial process. And like all industrial activities, there is some risk. But natural …
To where would the Pipe line Run?
Due to the vagueness of this question, we cannot answer it in detail. However, we can address pipeline infrastructure more …
What happens if breaks? I would like to know more about it.
Our guess is here that you are referring to a natural gas well malfunctioning or “breaking.” Each Marcellus well in …
What’s it doing to the earth?
The U.S. Department of Energy, Of?ce of Fossil Energy released a study identifying the environmental benefits of advanced gas exploration …
What are the specific chemicals are being forced into the ground to create the fracking?
Depending on the shale formation that is being explored, a variety of additives will be selected by scientists and engineers …
Why do you have to put all those chemicals in the water you use to frack?
It is important to note that the chemical additives used in the fracturing process represent less than .5 percent of …
Why do you lie about the damage to the environment? Also, why are you such greedy bastards?
While the nature of your question is a bit offensive, we are committed to answering every question we received through …
Can you guarantee that you will not destroy the drinking water? I’m 40 miles south of Philly, so my water will be affected, too.
Protecting our environment, especially our water resources, is a top industry priority. You should know that Pennsylvania, according to former …
How many jobs are being created in the state and in this area?
Great question. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I), Marcellus related industries support just over 250,000 jobs …
How will benefits of gas use be communicated to various regions of PA?
The clear environmental and economic benefits tied to the safe development of clean-burning natural gas continue to be increasingly realized …
What are the tax impacts if all are from TX and OK?
Thank you for this question. Before answer the tax portion, it’s important to note that according to the Pennsylvania Department …
How do we convince the big oil & gas companies to establish a regional headquarters in Philadelphia instead of Pittsburgh?
The safe development of clean-burning natural gas from the Marcellus Shale continues to benefit literally every square inch of the …
What is the impact on the farming communities / livestock?
As MSC CEO Kathryn Klaber has said, “The agriculture community is a key partner in the responsible development of clean-burning …
How does it impact this region?
Here in Pennsylvania, the oil and natural gas industry is demonstrating that clean-burning natural gas development is not a choice …
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 …
