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$4.7 Billion from Marcellus Gas?

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:55:27 +0000

An AP article reports that drillers produced about $4.7 billion worth of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania and West Virginia during 2011.

Rouge Fractures

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:31 +0000

“The chances of rogue fractures due to shale gas fracking operations extending beyond 0.6 kilometres from the injection source is a fraction of one percent, according to new research led by Durham University. The analysis is based on data from thousands of fracking operations in the USA and natural rock fractures in Europe and Africa.” Quoted from the Durham University press release.

Pennsylvania Act 13: Drilling Impact Fee

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:16:17 +0000

“The law provides for the imposition of a drilling impact fee and the expenditure of the funds generated by that impact fee to local and state purposes specifically outlined in the law. The law also contains a mechanism as to how the fees shall be distributed. A significant portion of the fees generated will be used to cover the local impacts of drilling while several of state agencies will also receive funding for a variety of other purposes.” Quote from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Sue the State to Control Drilling?

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:02:27 +0000

Seven communities in southwestern Pennsylvania are suing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because they want to control natural gas drilling in their zoning districts.

Appalachian Natural Gas Targets for 2012

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:54:12 +0000

An article on the Platts.com website summarizes the 2012 drilling plans of Range Resources, EQT Production and Consol Energy.

New Jersey-New York Pipeline

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:24:43 +0000

“Spectra Energy has received conditional environmental approval from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff on its proposed New Jersey-New York Expansion project. [...] The system, which would be the first major natural gas pipeline to reach New York City in 40 years.” Quoted from the Energy Information Administration.

Natural Gas Parallel Universe

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:38:29 +0000

An article titled “Marcellus Shale Parallel Universe” explores the impact of different approaches to natural gas development experienced in Pennsylvania and New York.

This Marcellus Pipeline Goes South

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:43:38 +0000

A $1 billion pipeline has been proposed that will deliver Marcellus Shale gas from northern Pennsylvania to markets in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC.

The Range Resources “Super-Rich Area”

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:28:12 +0000

Range Resources is starting to focus its Marcellus Shale drilling in a portion of southwestern Pennsylvania known as the “Super-Rich Area”.

Information for this story is in a .pdf document here (click the 2/21/2012 company presentation link)

Impact of Natural Gas Drilling on Washington County PA

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:54:57 +0000

This video and article feature some of the positive impacts that natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale has brought to the economy of Washington County, Pennsylvania and neighboring areas.

Oil and Natural Gas Data for Pennsylvania

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:01:10 +0000

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has created interactive reports that allow citizens create reports that summarize oil and gas production information, permits issued, drilling commence date, county data, operator specific data, as well as inspections, violations and enforcement actions.

Eminent Domain and Pennsylvania Pipelines

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:58:04 +0000

An article on the ABC News website reports on how eminent domain is being used in Pennsylvania by a natural gas pipeline company to acquire missing pieces of a pipeline right-of-way.

Overproduction in the Natural Gas Industry

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:13:18 +0000

National Public Radio has a podcast titled: “Is The Booming Natural Gas Industry Overproducing?”. It explores how natural gas companies are cutting back on production, filling underground storage and moving their rigs out of the dry gas areas.

Methane Is Ubiquitous in Shallow Groundwater

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:10:28 +0000

An article published by the Oil and Gas Journal shows that methane was ubiquitous in shallow groundwater prior to oil and gas drilling in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Irrational Natural Gas Prices?

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:01:15 +0000

Lots of factors contribute to the natural gas prices paid by residential customers. Long term contracts and distant supply sources can hold residential prices high even though natural gas is locally in abundance. Residential customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Texas are paying above average rates for their natural gas.