2011 Archives

The fourth business webinar series held this past fall is now available for review.

Highlights and presentations of the Marcellus Summit 2011

The US Energy Information Administration reports the use of natural gas to generate electricity has steadily been increasing.

Penn State Extension offers a program for Municipal officials across the state hear how Marcellus issues are being handled.

Penn State Extension programs to help people consider all possible options in financial planning your Marcellus money.

This month's webinar will look at Marcellus development and effects on farming from various perspectives

The Fourth Marcellus Summit will be held November 16-18 in State College

Bryan Swistock, Penn State Extension Water Resources will discuss the research just completed on water well quality near Marcellus gas drilling sites.

The fourth in this five-part program to help local businesses understand and take advantage of opportunities arising from the development of the Marcellus Shale will be held Monday, October 24th

The new season's webinar series starts out by looking at natural gas compressor stations and exactly why they are necessary

A review of an economic impact study conducted by the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC)

Want to learn more about Marcellus development? Check out some of the local programs offered this week.

A review of an economic impact study conducted by the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC)

A review of an economic impact study conducted by the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC)

Four Taxation programs offered across the state for professionals

Penn State Extension presents financial programs and the variety of financial decisions to consider

A review of an economic impact study conducted by the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC)

This last in a two-part series explains what role compressor stations and underground storage play in gas development.

A synopsis of legal developments, legislation, and municipal regulations.

This first in a two-part series explains what role compressor stations and underground storage play in gas development.

A new five-part program to help local businesses understand and take advantage of opportunities arising from the development of the Marcellus Shale

A study just released that looks at items not previously considered in the economic impact of natural gas development.

Considerations when the landman calls and is interested in leasing your land.

Learn more about the ShaleNET Grant and opportunities it provides.

Margaret Brittingham, Penn State Wildlife Resource professor will discuss research on Marcellus activity and wildlife

A synopsis on the settlement

Seed grant provides research based information on fiscal impacts

The Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC) recently released a workforce assessment study to help estimate the direct workforce requirements in the Marcellus shale.

Over the past several weeks, we have focused on information presented at recent public forums that addressed protection and testing of private drinking water supplies near areas where natural gas drilling is occurring. Bryan Swistock, water resource extension specialist with Penn State’s School of Forest Resources, Dan Vilello with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and Jim Ladlee from the Clinton County Extension Office, fielded the following questions. (The Department of Environmental Protection responses were submitted by the North Central Region Oil and Gas Program Manager).

Learn more about natural gas pipeline in next week's webinar

Part two of a two-part article on considerations for private drinking water wells and natural gas drilling

Part one of a two-part article on considerations for private drinking water wells and natural gas drilling

This article provides insight to what municipalities need to consider for posting and bonding roads.

A recent impact study indicates a positive effect on business activity due to Marcellus shale activity

Re-invest your Marcellus windfall into your woodlands.

DEP Nick Lazor discusses the Pennsylvania Marcellus shale short-term ambient air sampling project in this month's webinar Thursday

A look at Marcellus and other shales in Pennsylvania

Erosion and sediment pollution control is an important factor in maintaining the quality of our waterways and plays a major role in natural gas development.

Recent publications to help understand Marcellus development regarding wastewater and water-related regulations

Natural gas development affects various industries in the state, as this month's webinar illustrates the impacts on landfills in the area.

Bradford High School students receive training for SafeLand Certification, an internationally recognized safety certification used by the oil and gas industry.

The natural gas industry has created many opportunities and challenges not only on a local level, but has also received both statewide and national attention. As we struggle to understand the complexity and enormity of the many issues related to the industry, the best way for every citizen to make informed decisions is through education of the facts.

One county school district is taking a pro-active role in school programming to reflect the needs of the area with natural gas development.

This month's webinar scheduled for April 21 shares two attorneys' observations of trends in leasing, royalties and production

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

Expos are a way for local business owners and entrepreneurs to interact with industry and share information on their services and products. The Central Susquehanna Oil and Gas Expo does that and more.

As communities face change, there is a tool that local citizens can use to build consensus for planning their community's future.

Penn State's School of Forest Resources is looking for particpants for a research study on the potential impacts of Marcellus gas drilling on rural drinking water supplies.

Development of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale presents new challenges for emergency responders. A webinar to be offered on March 17 will discuss training, safety and response management options for natural gas development in the state.

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.

A new Penn State publication examines state tax collection data, specifically comparing Marcellus and non-Marcellus counties.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission plays an important role in the regulating natural gas development. Learn more about the Commission's responsibilities

Natural Gas Task Forces have played an important role developing opportunities for local businesses, organizations, and citizens to learn about the industry. This article describes a 'Meet-and-Greet' organized by the Clinton County Natural Gas Task Force that provided the opportunity for the natural gas industry and local businesses to learn about each other.

A general overview of the new estate tax and gift law for 2011 and 2012.

Mike Jacobson will address tax law surrounding gas leases and royalties

Penn State researchers receive a grant to study the effects of natural gas exploration on the forest ecosystem

Penn State Extension provides a page on the Natural Gas website -- "Got Marcellus Questions?" -- for people to ask questions directly of educators and faculty involved in Marcellus Shale Education. The most frequently asked questions relate to the leasing process -- current lease rates, the leasing process, how to get information about leases nearby, and so on. Here we provide some information for landowners seeking to lease their land.

This month's webinar will host Ross Pifer, clinical professor and director of the Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center at Penn State, who will disuss natural gas legislation in 2010 and in the current year.

Two McKean County High School teams debate the gas drilling issue

A synopsis of Marcellus programming available this month around the state