Natural Gas
Marcellus shale has the potential to affect many parts of Pennsylvania. Since 2001, we have been actively helping citizens, landowners, businesses, local governments, and others understand the opportunities and challenges arising from Marcellus shale. Let us help you, too.
Latest News
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Natural Gas Vehicles in our Lives
May 20, 2012Natural gas vehicles are becoming part of our transportation portfolio. Stay on top of the learning curve by taking part in a full day seminar. -
Pre-drill Water Quality Data Demonstrates the Importance of Private Water Supply Testing (Part 2 of 2)
May 13, 2012Many people with a private water well have never or seldom have their well water tested. Pre-drilling water testing provides homeowners with useful information on their water wells as well as helpful research data. Part 2 provides some of the data found.
Penn State Marcellus Shale News
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Ceremony marks opening of Energy Technology Education Center
May 18, 2012The Energy Technology Education Center, a collaboration featuring Pennsylvania College of Technology, the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety and natural gas industry partners, was formally dedicated May 18. Facilities and equipment at the ETEC will support hands-on training for workers in the natural gas industry and other energy-related ...
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New publication traces water's journey through shale-gas production
May 11, 2012A new, free publication offered by Penn State Extension examines how water is used and affected during production of natural gas from deep shale formations. ...
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Local collection of state taxes rises in Marcellus Shale counties
May 8, 2012Natural-gas development appears to be having a positive effect on the local collection of state taxes in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale region, according to a report by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. "Marcellus Shale and Local Collection of State Taxes: What the 2011 Pennsylvania Tax Data Say" is a white paper ...
