2013 Archives
May 2013
The impact of natural gas development in deep shale formations on rural Pennsylvania roads will be the focus of a free, Web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) completed an assessment of oil and gas resources in the Devonian and Mississippian Bakken Formation and the Devonian Three Forks Formation.
April 2013
The Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center will announce the three winners of the contest May 7th at an open event.
An upcoming program to be held for Landowners who are receiving royalty checks or may be soon to be held in Williamsport
DCNR to Participate in Web-based Information Session on Possible Gas Development in Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County
Penn State Professor of Geosciences and co-director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research will speak on Utica Shale reservoirs
The Brookings Institution Energy Security Initiative issued a concise overview of what natural gas liquids are, their importance, and future considerations.
March 2013
EPA's Science Advisory Board chosen and where updates can be found
A bi-partisan state senate resolution passed to study the demand for natural gas service in the Commonwealth
A large-scale study of the extent to which shale gas development activities affect surface water quality was done by Resources for the Future
Monthly webinar will discuss various sources of methane in ground water.
A review of the shale gas production in Pennsylvania
February 2013
Railroads play an important role in shale development.
The US Energy Information Administration provides an annual energy outlook based on evaluations of a wide range of trends and issues that could have major implications for U.S. energy markets
This month's webinar focuses on the Nature Conservancy’s research on best management practices for shale gas development
Penn State MCOR will host an one day workshop on opportunities for economic development at the Penn State Beaver campus
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania sets a priority for a number of shale gas impacts.
January 2013
A chance for energy entrepreneurs to win one of three $25,000 prizes for their innovations
Two programs will be held in a variety of western county locations the next month
This month's webinar focuses on the value of natural gas liquids and their role in US chemical manufacturing.
Review of one of the first research projects on Pennsylvania production and disposal of waste materials from gas and oil extraction.
