Some readers of The New York Times are unimpressed with the idea of substituting natural gas for imported oil, even though such a move would help wean the country from its dependence on OPEC. Or so it appears after I made that argument in my column on Tuesday, noting that natural gas is a fossil… Read more »
Many landowners are being approached to lease land for surface use for infrastructure. What should a landowner be aware of? Here are some items to consider Landowners across many areas of Pennsylvania are being approached by natural gas companies for surface use agreements. These agreements cover various surface activities such as the placement of access… Read more »
MARC LEVY, Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Prodded by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, Pennsylvania says it’s expanding the scope of water tests for radium and other pollutants from the state’s booming natural gas drilling industry. The Department of Environmental Protection‘s acting secretary, Michael Krancer, tells EPA that he’s requiring additional tests by some drinking-water… Read more »
Despite facing a major uphill battle, Democratic Pennsylvania State Senator John Yudichak of Luzerne County has moved a bill that would tax natural gas as it comes out of the ground. The bill calls for a tax on the gross value of the gas. In the first three years of production, a well would be… Read more »
Congressman says federal agency can\’t wait to regulate By CASEY JUNKINS Staff Writer PITTSBURGH – At least one Pennsylvania congressman will not support the FRAC Act this year, as Republican Bill Shuster said federal officials will stop natural gas drilling if they can. Referring to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Shuster said, “If the EPA… Read more »
A list of the most commonly asked natural gas questions and their answers. Review this list of questions and answers and if you still have a question, visit our Got Marcellus Questions? page. Q: Where can I find maps or listings of permits that have been acquired for Marcellus Shale drilling? A: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental… Read more »
May 2008 Gas companies show interest in region\’s gas deposits. Experts believe billions of dollars in gas is trapped in the Marcellus Shale. August 2008 The rush is on in western Wyoming County, with the Wyoming County Landowners\’ Group and its more than 45,000 acres in the gas-filled Marcellus Shale region accepting a lease agreement with… Read more »
MCLEAN, Va. (March 10, 2011) — Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced today that it has joined the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) as an associate member in order to provide technical expertise and demonstrate the company\’s strong commitment to the natural gas industry. SAIC has a solid understanding of the multidiscipline permitting, regional geology, water… Read more »
Posted: March 06, 2011 Penn State’s Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research offers insightful comments on the Marcellus wastewater issues published in the New York Times last week. Recent articles published in the New York Times raised questions about how Pennsylvania regulates and monitors wastewater discharges associated with Marcellus Shale natural gas development. The Marcellus… Read more »
MATT HUGHES [email protected] HANOVER TWP. – Audience members asked a lot of questions at Tuesday\’s meeting of the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority Board meeting, but few walked away with the answers they sought. The board has for the past 18 months been studying the feasibility of opening an additional facility to treat flow-back water produced… Read more »
