Over the past few days, newspapers from across the region, and the world, have underscored the clear and undeniable economic and environmental benefits associated with the safe development of clean-burning natural gas. Here’s what they’re saying: Bloomberg: The U.S. has almost three times as much recoverable natural gas as the government estimates, enough to place […]
Platts – Now Serving The Oil and Gas Industry: Just About Everyone
October 2, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
By Starr Spencer The website www.marcellusonmainstreet.org lists some specific businesses that have benefited from Marcellus Shale drilling. Not only is it an eye-opening primer on just how the drilling boom in general contributes to local economies and offers opportunities for new enterprises of every stripe–including some you’d never contemplated–but it gives a sense of a […]
What They’re Saying: The United States “Shale Overcome”
October 1, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Through the safe, tightly-regulated development of America’s abundant natural gas resources, major shifts – both nationally and internationally – are taking place. These positive changes – ranging from strengthened American energy security, economic competitiveness and significant consumer savings – cannot be denied. Most importantly, this critical progress is taking place all while […]
New Marcellus Shale Fee “Yields Higher-Than-Expected Revenue”
September 11, 2012 | Filed Under: Blog
This week, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) released impact fee revenue generated from unconventional natural gas wells through December 2011, exceeding projections by almost $25 million. The nearly $206 million in new revenue, as laid out in Act 13, is directed to the commonwealth and the 37 counties and nearly 1,500 municipalities where natural […]
Lehigh Valley Business: Shale Gas Activity Fuels Growth For Valley Companies
August 28, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
By Brian Pedersen Western Pennsylvania and Ohio may be getting the brunt of business from the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale natural gas operations, but Lehigh Valley companies are also digging up some profits. The process of extracting natural gas from land in these areas has given a boost not only to oil and gas […]
National Experts: Shale Gas Key to America’s Transportation Future
August 8, 2012 | Filed Under: Blog
A recent draft report issued by the National Petroleum Council (NPC) suggests that natural gas from shale formations can and will continue to play a critical role in our nation’s transportation future. According to the report — available in full here — “the potential for a long-term and low-cost domestic supply of natural gas, supported […]
What They’re Saying: American Natural Gas Drives “Economic Growth and Prosperity”
August 1, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Pittsburgh, Pa. – It’s difficult to go an entire day – or hour – without a reminder of the economic difficulties facing America, especially for the millions looking for work. This week, the Associated Press reports that “As U.S. hiring has declined, so has consumer and business confidence.” The Associated Press also recently reports that […]
The Geopolitics of Natural Gas (Harvard & Rice University Experts)
July 31, 2012 | Filed Under: Resources, Studies, Reports & Presentations
Some of the most dramatic energy developments of recent years have been in the realm of natural gas. Huge quantities of unconventional US shale gas are now commercially viable, changing the strategic picture for the United States by making it self-sufficient in natural gas for the foreseeable future.
Leveraging Marcellus Shale Natural Gas to Power Our Cars…and Rigs
July 5, 2012 | Filed Under: Blog
There continues to be a great deal of national debate about how best to strengthen America’s energy security and provide consumers with more access to affordable energy while also identifying ways to protect our environment. Across the Appalachia, the Marcellus Shale continues to provide real solutions to all of these pressing challenges. Using more clean-burning […]
American Natural Gas Breathing New Life Into Philly Refineries
July 3, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Clean-burning natural gas is the lifeblood for manufacturing, especially for the U.S. chemical and refinery industries. According to the American Chemistry Council, “nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. are directly employed in the chemistry industry,” and “for every job created in the business of chemistry, 5.5 jobs are created in other sectors.” […]
From Pa. and Across the Country, Newspaper Editorials Tout American Natural Gas
April 23, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Job-Creating Marcellus Shale Continues to Fuel Economic Growth, Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness Canonsburg, PA – Expanding America’s manufacturing base, creating good-paying jobs for returning veterans, developing supply chain-related opportunities for small businesses, strengthening U.S. security and competitiveness, adhering to environmental stewardship. These are just some of the benefits tied directly to the responsible development of clean-burning […]
What They’re Saying: Natural Gas “Offering a Beacon of Hope” for America’s Future
March 1, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
“There is an industry offering a beacon of hope, and it could soon serve as the tipping point that gets America back to work: natural gas” President Clinton: “America needs to end its ‘ambivalence’ about natural gas” “Shale could be responsible for the resurgence of the U.S. as an economic superpower” Canonsburg, Pa. – Economically […]
MSC Committee Leaders Poised for New Challenges, Opportunities in 2012
January 4, 2012 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) Chairman Dave Spigelmyer today announced the 41 men and women elected by the MSC’s Board of Directors to lead the organization’s committees and subcommittees in 2012. 75 individuals ran for leadership positions across 20 panels. MSC committees craft and communicate responsible practices for shale gas development in Pennsylvania, […]
MSC to EPA: “Clean-burning natural gas has undeniable air quality benefits”
September 27, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Pittsburgh, Pa. – At a public U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hearing today, Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) president and executive director Kathryn Klaber underscored the fact that “clean-burning natural gas has undeniable air quality benefits.” Klaber strongly recommended “a 60-day extension” for the rulemaking comment period, given the host of proposed air regulations related to domestic […]
Inaugural Shale Gas Insight Conference Highlights National Security, Economic, Environmental Benefits of Natural Gas
September 12, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Canonsburg, Pa. – Last week, more than 1,600 participants – including the nation’s top energy and industrial leaders, legal and environmental professionals, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs – gathered in Philadelphia for the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s (MSC) inaugural Shale Gas Insight conference, which garnered coverage from dozens of media outlets. As the […]
MSC Statement on NJ Gov. Christie’s One-Year Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium
August 25, 2011 | Filed Under: Uncategorized
FLASHBACK: Christie Pulls New Jersey From 10-State Climate Initiative “because [state] is relying more on natural gas…to fill its energy needs” (5/26/11) Canonsburg, PA – Marcellus Shale Coalition president and executive director Kathryn Z. Klaber issued the following statement regarding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to enact a one-year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing: “Our […]
Marcellus Multiplier in Action: Pa. Small Businesses Learn About Marcellus Supply Chain Opportunities
August 24, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
“Local business owners taking advantage of Marcellus Shale” Canonsburg, Pa. – As responsible Marcellus Shale natural gas development continues to expand across the commonwealth, so too are the opportunities for Pennsylvania-based businesses and workers. That was the topic of discussion at two events held yesterday in Johnstown and La Plume, Pa., where more than 275 […]
Associated Press: USGS boosts amount of Marcellus Shale gas reserves
August 23, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
By KEVIN BEGOS PITTSBURGH — The U.S. Geological Survey said Tuesday that the Marcellus Shale region contains some 84 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered, recoverable natural gas, far more than thought nearly a decade ago. Tuesday’s figure is much higher than the last government assessment in 2002, which suggested about 2 trillion cubic feet of […]
Sunbury Daily Item: Pilot program fits bill; SUN Tech trains workers for gas industry
August 22, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
By Evamarie Socha “A high school diploma and a real good work ethic are about what you need to get hired in an entry-level job up there” NEW BERLIN — Dennis Hain believes in learning a trade, then being able to find a job in that trade. As director of SUN Area Technical Institute, he […]
Marcellus Shale Continues its “Rapid Rise” on the Global Energy Stage
August 18, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
U. of Wyo. Prof: “Pennsylvania is becoming a big gas producer in a major way” As jobless claims once again ticked upward this past week, it’s no wonder why consumer confidence dropped “in August to the lowest level since the recession.” Yet, despite these broader, national economic trends, there’s a silver lining in the Rust […]
MSC Statement on Dept. of Energy Panel’s Shale Gas Recommendations
August 11, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, Pa. – Today, after several months of hearings and public input, a U.S. Department of Energy panel released a set of “consensus-based” recommendations regarding the shale gas development process. Kathryn Klaber, president and executive director of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, issued the following statement: “Taken together, these fact-based recommendations represent yet another key step […]
FoxNews.com column: Let the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Create New Jobs
August 10, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
By Bobby Ryan Published August 10, 2011 | FoxNews.com In recent days, the markets have signaled concern about the economy. Amid disappointing employment figures and lagging economic indicators, consumers, investors and businesses are searching for some bright spot in the market. The oil and gas industry, which has consistently shown strength during this lengthy economic […]
Scranton Times-Tribune: Toomey talks shale in Wyoming County
August 9, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
BY JOSH MROZINSKI and ROBERT L. BAKER U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey on Monday said he is introducing legislation in September to repeal a federal mandate that requires municipalities and states to replace road signs. The congressman announced his plans after meeting with local officials at Scranton City Hall the same day he met with business […]
Press & Sun-Bulletin: Drillers target three counties in Southern Tier
August 9, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Steve Reilly BINGHAMTON — A portion of the Southern Tier stretching from Binghamton west to Elmira is likely to be the bull’s-eye when natural gas drillers target New York’s portion of the Marcellus Shale, according to experts in shale geology. Terry Engelder and Gary Lash, geologists whose calculations have been credited with helping spur the […]
Investor’s Business Daily editorial: Grow Our Way Out
July 30, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Energy Policy: A new study documents a mini-boom caused by the development of the Marcellus Shale formations in Pennsylvania, creating jobs and revenue. Maybe the second rule of holes is that when you’re in one, start drilling. While Washington unravels over hitting the debt ceiling, fretting over a stagnant economy, a shortage of revenues and […]
MSC op-ed in the Pittsburgh Business Times: Marcellus Shale commission recommendations a road map to getting it right
July 29, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
by Kathryn Z. Klaber Date: Friday, July 29, 2011 If Pennsylvania’s deep history has taught us anything, it’s that compromise is crucial, particularly in the public policy arena. Nearly 225 years ago in Philadelphia, the “Great Compromise of 1787” was struck during the Constitutional Convention, ensuring that all states — irrespective of population — had […]
Wheeling News-Register editorial: Don’t Cripple Gas Industry
July 29, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
July 29, 2011 The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register As usual, the Environmental Protection Agency says a new set of rules will eliminate pollution while saving consumers and industry money. We hope so. On Thursday, the EPA issued a proposal to regulate air pollution at oil and gas wells. Those using hydraulic fracturing to release gas […]
MSC Statement on Proposed EPA Air Regulations
July 28, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a series of proposed air emission regulations surrounding the development of American natural gas and oil. The proposed regulations are a result of a “consent decree”, or settlement, stemming from a federal lawsuit brought forth by two groups – based in New Mexico and […]
Charleston Daily Mail editorial: W.Va. should welcome Marcellus Shale action
July 27, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
If there is no significant harm to the environment, hostility is silly Wednesday July 27, 2011 The Wall Street Journal wrote tellingly Tuesday of the differences between two other Marcellus shale states, Pennsylvania and New York, which it called “a case study in one state embracing economic opportunity, while the other has let environmental politics […]
Highlights From New Marcellus Shale Study: “Prolific Marcellus Could Soon Lead US in Natural Gas Production”
July 21, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Canonsburg, PA – A new study released yesterday sheds light on the robust economic impact that the responsible development of clean-burning, American natural gas continues to have throughout the Commonwealth. Conducted by Penn State University researchers, the analysis underscores how far-reaching, genuine and sustained the growth is associated with Marcellus Shale natural gas production, particularly […]
By The Numbers: What Responsible Clean-Burning American Natural Gas Development Means For NY
July 14, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – Real progress is being made in New York State toward responsibly developing abundant supplies of clean-burning American natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation. Recently, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released its updated draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS), the proposed regulatory framework for shale gas development and hydraulic fracturing, […]
MSC Statement on Keystone Research Center’s Politically-Timed Attack on Family-Sustaining Jobs
June 21, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – Today, Marcellus Shale Coalition president and executive director Kathryn Klaber issued the following statement responding to a report issued by the Keystone Research Center calling into question the employment impact associated with responsible shale gas development: “In the heat of a budget battle in Harrisburg, opponents of responsible natural gas development have […]
5 Quotes About Hydraulic Fracturing
June 13, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – This evening, a U.S. Department of Energy panel focused on hydraulic fracturing – a tightly regulated 60-year-old energy stimulation technology – will hold a public comment forum on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College. Here are five quotes about fracturing that everyone attending should know: Lisa Jackson, President Obama’s Environmental Protection […]
New Tests Confirm Marcellus Development Not Impacting Pa. Waterways
May 18, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Canonsburg, PA – This week, Pennsylvania American Water – one of the commonwealth’s largest water utilities – released data determining that its water has “not been impacted by radioactive materials” from Marcellus Shale development and the water is safe to drink. As you may recall, the New York Times made a series of claims regarding […]
USA Today Analysis Shows Marcellus-Related Jobs in Pa. Continue to Grow As Nation’s Workforce Hits 30-Year Low
April 14, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – According to a new USA Today analysis, “The share of the population that is working fell to its lowest level last year since women started entering the workforce in large numbers three decades ago.” In today’s paper, reporter Dennis Cauchon notes that “only 45.4% of Americans had jobs in 2010, the lowest […]
Wheeling News-Register Editorial: “Keep Drilling Rigs at Work”
April 6, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
http://www.news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/553796/Keep-Drilling-Rigs-at-Work.html?nav=511 Keep Drilling Rigs at Work April 6, 2011 By The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register “Moratoriums such as New York’s make no sense in view of the gas drilling industry’s environmental record. We are aware of no serious, proven environmental problems with Marcellus Shale wells. … Americans need all the help we can get with […]
Gov. Ridge Underscores Benefits of Clean-Burning, American Natural Gas on Fox News
March 18, 2011 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Canonsburg, Pa. – Earlier today, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, our nation’s first Homeland Security secretary, discussed the benefits associated with American natural gas on FOX News’ Your World with host Neil Cavuto. Below are key excerpts and remarks from Gov. Ridge, who serves as a strategic advisor to the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC). Click […]
Marcellus Shale Saving Pennsylvanians Millions in Home Heating Costs
December 1, 2010 | Filed Under: Newsroom, In the News
Some PA Residents to See Nearly 11 Percent Drop in Gas Bill Immediately; Even More Domestic Supplies on the Way Philadelphians to save more than $22.6 million over next three months alone UGI customers to experience between 8.1 and 10.7 percent reduction in monthly bill Rates more than 13 percent lower than a year ago […]
MSC, Gov. Ridge Mark Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2010 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Shale Gas Industry Continues to Put America’s Vets to Work Canonsburg, PA – With more than 1 million veterans in Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth, our families, and communities across the region understand full-well the sacrifice that our brave servicemembers make to preserve America’s freedoms. Through the responsible development of the Marcellus Shale’s clean-burning energy resources, the […]
MSC Urges Fact-Based Dialogue as Job Creators Gather In Pittsburgh
November 4, 2010 | Filed Under: Newsroom, Press Releases
Canonsburg, PA – This week, Pittsburgh is playing host to the 2nd annual Developing Unconventional Gas (DUG) East Conference & Exhibition. Attracting nearly 3,000 attendees, the event’s aim is to give “operators, investors, and the service industry the latest economics, activity, and new technology needed to successfully develop the Marcellus” — the world’s second largest […]
