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Higher Energy Taxes Threaten Pennsylvania’s Energy Leadership, Jobs
Pennsylvania is one of the top natural gas producing states in the U.S., strengthening its position as a national energy …
On Earth Day, 5 Reasons to Thank Natural Gas
Earth Day provides an important opportunity to celebrate the meaningful environmental progress that our nation and the Commonwealth continue to …
Five Fast Facts on Misguided Court Ruling
A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling upends more than a century of settled property law and injects uncertainty to safe, …
On Clean, Job-Creating Natural Gas, Gov. Wolf Says One Thing, Does Another
Governor Wolf’s rhetoric doesn’t match his policies when it comes to clean, job-creating natural gas. On one hand, Gov. Wolf …
MSC Statement on DEP Mechanical Integrity Assessment Program
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Marcellus Shale Coalition president David Spigelmyer issued this statement following the release today of Pa. DEP’s Mechanical …
Allegheny Co. Executive: Fracking “Saved the Airport”
Natural gas development enabled Pittsburgh International Airport to expand flights and plan a $1.1 billion renovation, Allegheny County Executive Rich …
MSC in Phila. Inquirer: Gov. Wolf’s Policies Don’t Match His Rhetoric When It Comes to Natural Gas
By David Spigelmyer Gov. Wolf recently shared some encouraging insights on Pennsylvania’s energy future. “The shale gas resources in the …
VIDEO: Natural Gas Drives Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Resurgence
Natural gas development is positively transforming Pennsylvania’s economy and environment, MSC’s Dave Spigelmyer said during Sunday’s PMA Perspective program on …
MSC: Proposed Ban on Natural Gas Development ‘Defies Sound Science, Responsible Policymaking’
The Delaware River Basin Commission’s proposed ban on safe, responsible natural gas development “improperly infringes on property rights” and is …
Study: Marcellus, Utica Production Gives Appalachian Manufacturers Advantage
A new petrochemical manufacturing facility in the Appalachian Basin will be four times as profitable to similar projects along the …
Pipeline Safety Expert: “Pipelines are Safe and Getting Safer”
Pipelines are safe, efficient and a critical piece of the nation’s infrastructure that connects consumers with abundant, affordable energy resources, …
Sec. Perry: Appalachian Petrochemical Manufacturing “Makes Sense”
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry testified before a House committee yesterday where he announced support for expanding petrochemical …
Biased, Pandering Rolling Stone Blog Misses Mark…Again
Rolling Stone published another deeply biased piece yesterday attacking American energy development. The one-sided story purposefully ignores critical facts and …
MSC Corrects Pa. Lawmaker’s Blatantly Inaccurate Grandstanding
Following the “blatant inaccuracies” Sen. Vincent Hughes shared during recent testimony on natural gas development, MSC’s Dave Spigelmyer sent a …
Natural Gas: ‘Enormous Opportunity’ for Economic, Environmental Progress
Natural gas is “an enormous economic opportunity that’s generated tens-of-thousands of jobs in communities across the Commonwealth,” MSC president Dave …
‘Americans Can Take Pride’ in Leveraging Energy Abundance
As natural gas production continues to rise, a U.S. House Natural Resources subcommittee this week examined the role of LNG …