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Can they do more funded research under and above ground?
MSC member companies and environmental regulators here in Pennsylvania are always looking for ways to improve the process and examine …
How will air quality be improved with electricity generation switching from coal to gas?
Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel that offers a reliable and cost-effective alternative to other fuel sources for a host …
How does natural gas compare with other fuels with respect to greenhouse gas emissions?
The following is from the Energy Information Administration: Different fuels emit different amounts of carbon dioxide in relation to the …
Why can’t acid mine water be used for fracking instead of fresh water?
It can, and MSC member companies are actively working to make this a reality. We recently commissioned RAND Corporation to …
Where’s the gas coming from?
The natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation comes from the compression of organic matter over hundreds of millions of …
What companies are willing to hire local Pennsylvanians to provide construction support?
The short answer to this question is absolutely, every member of the coalition is willing. MSC member companies have developed …
How can my business do business with Marcellus Shale?
Marcellus Shale Coalition member companies support a Supply Chain Recommended Practice, which includes identifying and hiring local vendors and contractors …
Does is hurt the community or the economy?
The economic impact of natural gas development has brought great opportunity to every corner of the commonwealth, most notably to …
Can you give me a job?
The MSC’s Jobs Portal is a great one-stop shop that lists various job profiles, provides information on skills, education and …
Top White House Nat’l Security Advisor Touts Clear Benefits of American Natural Gas
At the launch today of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, a diverse group of thought-leaders and policy experts …
Give an overview of natural gas development – who, what, when, where, why; have a one-pager
The safe, tightly-regulated production of clean-burning natural gas involves several fundamental steps: Companies lease mineral rights from land- and mineral-owners; …
What is the education process?
Jobs in the natural gas industry vary widely, so there are many education tracks that one can pursue. From well-tenders …
When did shale drilling start in the U.S.?
Good question. Truth be told, the first natural gas well in North America was actually a shale well in Fredonia, …
Is there a way to get it safely from the ground without causing damage and contaminating water?
Yes. Natural gas development from shale formations is a time-tested process, that when done in accordance with state and federal …
Will the Coalition do anything to dispel the fears that individuals have about water pollution, etc.?
Absolutely. This is partly the goal behind this question and answer website: to engage every day Pennsylvanians about the safe …
Can you be transparent with regards to fracking chemicals?
Transparency is a key tenant of our organizations mission, as outlined in our Guiding Principles. When it comes to the …
Is the industry willing to create a pool of funds within either the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation or another credible foundation that would be used to fund competitive grants to conservation groups in Pennsylvania interested in identifying opportunities to benefit fish and wildlife in partnership with the industry?
Through Act 13, the natural gas industry has contributed over $400 million in impact fees that can be used for …
What about job opportunities?
With over 250,000 Pennsylvanians working in Marcellus Shale and related industries, and the vast majority of all new hires coming …
How many states have a severance tax on natural gas?
To date, at least 36 states impose various types of severance taxes on natural gas development, while 31 states specifically …
