What chemicals are used in hydraulic fracturing and how will they impact the environment?
The additives used in hydraulic fracturing represent less than half a percent of the total fluid volume, with the rest [...]
Is this development safe for the environment and the integrity of the earth’s core?
Hydraulic fracturing is a proven process that has been safely used to complete more than a million wells in the [...]
How do you address the environmental concerns?
In keeping with our Guiding Principles and Recommended Practices, this industry is committed to conducting operations in a manner that [...]
Philadelphia City Council is vocal and concerned about the impact on water from natural gas development. What is going to be done about that?
Protecting and enhancing our environment is paramount to this industry. It falls in line with the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s (MSC) [...]
Is the industry monitoring the level of methane reaching the surface in areas where fracking has occurred?
The natural gas industry follows – and often exceeds – strict regulations to safeguard our environment, especially our water resources. [...]
New Jersey recently prohibited treatment and disposal of fracking wastes: Are similar restrictions likely in NY, DEL, MD? What are current regulations in PA and how are they likely to change?
While New Jersey has passed restrictions related to treating flowback and produced water associated with shale development, we cannot speculate [...]
With all the state game lands, roads and waterways in the northern tier being in the drilling area, where are the royalties going?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has leased some state game and forest lands for natural gas development. While each lease is [...]
Is the industry documenting the impacts from its drilling and transportation activity?
MSC member companies are committed to creating strong working relationships with the communities where we operate, and working toward the [...]
How many people did you poison today with methane?
The short answer is none. We are committed to making our tightly regulated operations safe. Methane, the main constituent of [...]
How will the industry align response to the environment ethos in this region where recycling is second nature and different than 10-15 years ago?
Our industry is committed to being good neighbors and positively impacting communities. We live here too after all, and are [...]
