Presentations
2011 Marcellus Summit: Real Issues, Balanced Perspectives
2009 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Summit
Natural Gas Introduction
Drilling Animations
Short video animations showing the drilling process
Geology and Resource Assessment of the Marcellus Shale
Video and slide presentation: Terry Engelder January 26, 2009 Earthtalk Spring Colloquium--series of talks relating to the environmental, economic, social, and political issues related to Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale Bed
Natural Gas Development in the Marcellus Shale
audio Tom Murphy 9-6-09
Past, Present, and Future of the Marcellus Play
John H. Pinkerton, CEO Range Resources
Seismic Activity
Tom Murphy Jan 2009: Observations and assessment of seismic activity on local farmland
Tour of a Marcellus Shale Operation
Video: Join Senators Yaw and White as they take viewers on a behind the scenes tour of the drilling process in Lycoming county
Environmental
Water Issues Surrounding Natural Gas Extraction
January 10, 2011, Taped program with Dr. Terry Engelder, Professor of Geosciences, Penn State University, Scott Perry, Director, Bureau of Oil and Gas Management, DEP, and Joe Lima, Program Manager, Schlumberger
Soft Footprints - Reducing the Effects of Oil and Gas Activities
Webinar February 23, 2010 with Patrick O'Dell Petroleum Engineer of the National Park Service shares steps the Park Service can take in reducing the effects of drilling in the parks
Waste Water Disposal Option
2-18-10 Webinar. Underground Injection Wells as an Option for Disposal of Shale Gas Wastewaters: Policies and Practicality. Karen D. Johnson, Chief, Ground Water & Enforcement Branch, US EPA, Region 3, Philadelphia
Above the Marcellus Shale - Minimizing Impacts to Forests and Wildlife
3-18-09 webinar. Margaret Brittingham, Professor of Wildlife Resources and Extension Wildlife Specialist
Water Use and Water Quality Issues
2-19-09 Webinar and Q and A. . Bryan Swistock, Penn State Water Resources Specialist
Treatment/Disposal Options for Wastewaters from Shale Gas Drilling
Webinar: 10-28-09. Bryan Swistock, Water Resources Specialist, School of Forest Resources, Penn State University
Wastewater Issues and Technologies
Bryan Swistock
Community Environmental Considerations
Rebecca Dunlap
Natural Resources Above the Shale
Video: Margaret Brittingham discusses the value of the natural resources that sit above the Marcellus Shale, and the proactive measures that can minimize the risks involved.
Gas Well Drilling and Water Resources
Bryan Swistock VTC 1-8-09
Financial Planning
Forecast of the Potential Impact of Increased Royalty Income on PA Economy, 2008-2011
Economic and demographic forecast using statewide economic and demographic modeling system. (pdf)
Ideas for Managing your Gas Windfall
Saving and Investing Tools to Achieve your Goals; Adobe Connect Presentation
Managing Gas Income and Royalty Income, Part 1
Presentation on managing gas lease and royalty income. (pdf) Author: Dave Messersmith
Managing Gas Income and Royalty Income, Part 2
Presentation on managing gas leases and royalty income. (pdf) Author: Cathy Bowen
Natural Gas Income: Year-end Strategies that Can Reduce the Tax Bite
If you started to receive natural gas bonus payments, lease payments, or royalties payments in 2008, this year's tax return will be significantly different from your 2007 return. Here are some factors to consider. Author: Robin Kulek, December 2008
Infrastructure
Community Response Options to Marcellus Shale and Energy Development
Webinar: 9-17-09. Kathy Brasier, Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology, and Walt Whitmer, Extension Associate, Economic and Community Development, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Process for Siting Natural Gas Infrastructure
Powerpoint Presentation by FERC at Penn State Extension's Natural Gas Pipelines - Understanding the Infrastructure Development Programs September 2010
Legal
Marcellus Shale Legislation and Litigation: A Year in Review
Webinar: 12-17-09. Presented by Ross H. Pifer, J.D., LL.M., Director, The Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center, Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law.
Natural Gas Litigation and Legislation Update
Ross H. Pifer, Esq.
Post-Execution Natural Gas Leasing Issues
Lester L. Greevy, Jr., Esq.
The Current Status of Environmental Regulations Governing Natural Gas Drilling in Pennsylvania
Scott R. Perry, Esq.
The Marcellus Shale Law and Policy Symposium
The symposium was held February 10, 2011
Leasing
Basic Leasing Presentation
This presentation covers the basic terms of a lease. Author: Lester Greevy (Adobe Presentation)
Bird's Eye View of Gas Development in Westmoreland County
Powerpoint presentation by Gary Sheppard, Penn State Extension Educator at the Marcellus Shale Seminar January 7, 2010, Greensburg PA
Considerations When Negotiating a Lease: Impact of the Current Economical Environment
1-22-09 Webinar. Tom Murphy, Extension Educator, Agricultural Sciences/Energy Development
GOXI Inovation Series: Negotiating the Marcellus Part 1 Marian Schweigofer, Northern Wayne Property Owners Alliance
The World Bank Institute and partners, began a series of consultations with extractive industries practitioners from government, the private sector, civil society and think tanks to assess the current reality and capacity needs in terms of strengthening governance of the sector. This presentation is one done regarding Marcellus
GOXI Inovation Series: Negotiating the Marcellus Part 2 Tom Murphy, Extension Educator and Co-Director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach
The World Bank Institute and partners, began a series of consultations with extractive industries practitioners from government, the private sector, civil society and think tanks to assess the current reality and capacity needs in terms of strengthening governance of the sector. This presentation is one done regarding Marcellus
Leasing and Drilling on State Owned Lands
Webinar: 11-19-09. Nathan S Bennett, Sr. Geologic Scientist, DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, Minerals Section
Marcellus Shale Interview
Watch this presentation on the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania, hosted by extension leaders Dave Messersmith and Tom Murphy. Authors: Tom Murphy and Dave Messersmith
Natural Gas Leases - Understanding Your Rights, Protecting Your Interests
Dickinson School of Law, Ag Law Center (Powerpoint)
PA Gas Rush - video
A Penn State Public Broadcasting video that features the perspectives of geologists, landowners, attorneys, state agencies, and gas resource companies. (56 min., 5-08)
Pipes, Plants, and Platforms
Powerpoint presentation by Jon Laughner, Penn State Extension Educator at the Marcellus Shale Seminar January 7, 2010, Greensburg PA
Post-Leasing Considerations
Webinar: 1-21-10; - What Happens Next, Lessons Learned to Date presented by Tom Murphy, Extension Educator, Marcellus Education Team, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Local Government
Community and Economic Implications of Marcellus Shale Development
Timothy Kelsey February 16, 2009
Community Response Options to Marcellus Shale and Energy Development
Webinar: 9-17-09. Kathy Brasier, Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology, and Walt Whitmer, Extension Associate, Economic and Community Development, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Drilling and Municipal Regulation Series
The Impact of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Case Law on Oil and Gas Act Preemption Video Presentations
Economic and Community Implications
On August 19, Dr. Timothy Kelsey participated in Marywood University’s ‘Marcellus Shale Forum,’ where he discussed the economic and community implications of Marcellus.
Governments' Roles in Natural Gas Development
May 21, 2009 webinar. Ross Pifer, Director Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center, Penn State Dickinson School of Law. The content of this webinar was prepared by Ross Pifer. Due to technical difficulties, the voice heard from approximately 18:50 to 39:39 is that of Moderator Charlie Abdalla. During that time, Prof. Abdalla was reading from a script of content that had been prepared by Mr. Pifer. The dead time associated with the technical problems have been edited out of this recorded version.
Marcellus Shale Impact: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply?
3-18-10 Webinar and Q & A. Timothy W. Kelsey, Ph.D., State Program Leader, Economic & Community Development, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Natural Gas Exploration and Drilling
Local government role in the future impacts of underground opportunities
Pennsylvania Resources for Local Governments
Denny Puko
Planning for Change - Introduction
Timothy W. Kelsey (Flash)
Planning for Community Impact
Neal Fogle, Educator Economic and Community Development,Penn State Cooperative Extension 6-25-09
Planning Issues for Local Governments
James Weaver
Role of Community Task Forces
Natural Gas Drilling and Local Governments: Planning for Change - Marvin Mateer (Flash)
The Significance of the Marcellus Shale: A Commonwealth Perspective"
J. Scott Roberts, Deputy Secretary for Mineral Resources Management DEP
Treatment/Disposal Options for Wastewaters from Shale Gas Drilling
Webinar: 10-28-09. Bryan Swistock, Water Resources Specialist, School of Forest Resources, Penn State University
Using Your Toolkit
Natural Gas Drilling and Local Governments: Planning for Change - Using Your Toolkit, Denny Puko (Flash)
Waste Water Disposal Option
2-18-10 Webinar. Underground Injection Wells as an Option for Disposal of Shale Gas Wastewaters: Policies and Practicality. Karen D. Johnson, Chief, Ground Water & Enforcement Branch, US EPA, Region 3, Philadelphia
Other
The Marcellus Shale Gas Rush
Technology Review by MIT by David Rotman Nov/Dec 2009
Drilling Animations
Horizontal Drilling
Animation showing the horizontal drilling process
Archived Presentations
Setting the Record Straight on Misconceptions
Video: Dr. Terry Engelder discusses some of the misconceptions associated with the Marcellus Shale drilling.
Past, Present, and Future of the Marcellus Play
Video: John Pinkerton, CEO, Range Resources gives an overview of the history of energy exploration and his vision for the future.
Potential Impacts to PA Resources
Video: Mark Hartle, PA Fish and Boat Commission, discusses the potential impacts to the natural resources that sit above the Marcellus Shale
Post-Execution Natural Gas Leasing Issues
Lester L. Greevy, Jr. Esq., Greevy and Assoc.
Community Environmental Considerations
Rebecca Dunlap, West Branch Susquehanna River Trout Unlimited
Conserving Working Farms and Working Forests
Charles Schwarz, Northcentral PA Conservancy
Natural Gas Litigation and Legislation Update
Ross H. Pifer, Esq
Pennsylvania Resources for Local Governments
Denny Puko, Governor's Center for Local Government Services
Experiences from the Barnett: A County Commissioner's Perspective
PowerPoint notes: John Matthews, Johnson County Commissioner, TX;
The Current Status of Environmental Regulations Governing Drilling in PA
Scott R. Perry, Esq. PA DEP
Balancing Economic Development and Environmental Impacts on the Susquehanna River Basin
Michael G. Brownell, SRBC
Planning Issues for Local Governments
James Weaver, Director of Planning, Tioga County PA
Wastewater Issues and Technologies
Bryan Swistock, Water Resources Specialist
Addressing the Workforce Challenge
Larry L. Michael and Jeff Lorson, Penn College; and James Ladlee, Penn State Extension
DEP Bureau of Oil and Gas Management document
Review of Oil and Gas Production/Management in Pennsylvania...Maps Author: Ron Gilius (23 page pdf, 2.4 MB)
Drilling and Municipal Regulation Series
Oil and Gas Act Preemption: Presentation by Ross Pifer
Natural Gas Drilling and Municipal Regulation: The Impact of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Case Law on Oil and Gas Act Preemption, Ross Pifer, Director, The Agricultural Law and Resource and Reference Center (Flash Video)
Oil and Gas Act Preemption: Presentation by Thomas L. Wenger
Legal Counsel, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (Flash)
Oil and Gas Act Preemption: Presentation by Thomas L. Wenger, Part II
Legal Counsel, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, Part II (Flash)
Oil and Gas Act Preemption: Presentation by Walter A. Bunt Jr.
Attorney for Independent Oil and Gas Association, Part I (Flash)
Oil and Gas Act Preemption: Presentation by Walter A. Bunt, Jr. Part II
Attorney for Independent Oil and Gas Association, Part II (Flash)
Oil and Gas Act Preemption: Presentation by Kurt Hausamann, Jr.
Director Lycoming County Planning (Flash)
Impacts of Marcellus Shale Development on Municipal Governments in Susquehanna and Washington Counties, 2010
Mike Jacobson and Tim Kelsey, July 2011
Waste Water Disposal Option
Underground Injection Wells as an Option
2-18-10 Webinar. Underground Injection Wells as an Option for Disposal of Shale Gas Wastewaters: Policies and Practicality. Karen D. Johnson, Chief, Ground Water & Enforcement Branch, US EPA, Region 3, Philadelphia
Questions and Comments from the Webinar
Karen Johnson's Answers to questions raised at 2-18-10 Webinar. Underground Injection Wells as an Option for Disposal of Shale Gas Wastewaters: Policies and Practicality.
Underground Injection Wells as an Option PowerPoint
Karen Johnson's powerpoint from her webinar
Marcellus Shale Legislation and Litigation: A Year in Review
Your Business and Marcellus Shale
Leasing and Drilling on State Owned Lands
Treatment/Disposal Options for Wastewaters from Shale Gas Drilling
Treatment/Disposal Options for Wastewaters from Shale Gas Drilling
Slides 6, 10, 11, 15 were updated with new information.
Marcellus Shale Impact: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply?
Marcellus Shale Impact: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply?
3-18-10 Webinar. Timothy W. Kelsey, Ph.D., State Program Leader, Economic & Community Development, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Questions and Answers
Tim Kelsey's answers to unanswered questions and comments
Water Use and Water Quality Issues
Natural Gas and Goverment: Planning for Change
Planning for Change - Lessons from Other States
Jeffrey Jacquet (Flash)
Impacts
Planning for Impacts in Pennsylvania, Kurt Hausaman (Flash)
Water Issues Surrounding Natural Gas Extraction
Scott Perry
Director of the Bureau of Oil and Gas Management, DEP
Dr. Terry Engelder
Professor of Geosciences, Penn State University
Questions and Answers
With Dr. Terry Engelder and Scott Perry


