Ag’s two faces in global warming debate
Once, during a friendly debate over global warming, I asked a well-informed acquaintance what the consequences were if he was wrong in his insistence...
Natural gas industry may spur job growth in the state of Pennsylvania
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- The developing natural gas industry in Pennsylvania will create jobs and offer opportunities for local residents. At least that's what a...
Wildlife expert warns of ecological risks of natural gas drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With the unprecedented wave of deep-well, natural-gas drilling occurring across much of Pennsylvania, care must be taken to minimize impacts...
Carroll County farmer wins court injunction against Chesapeake
A Carroll County farm wins an injunction against Chesapeake.
Oil and gas drilling permits remain strong in Ohio, Pa.
Oil and gas drilling in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays of western Pennsylvania and southeastern Ohio is coming back to life as more infrastructure goes on line.
Energy outlook: U.S. dependence on imported oil to wane in coming years
WASHINGTON -- The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 released Jan. 23 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration presents updated projections for U.S. energy markets through 2035.
Appalachia is driving growth in oil and gas production
As of November 2017, more than 1,800 wells have been drilled in the Utica-Point Pleasant, and more than 11,300 wells have been drilled in the Marcellus shale.
Reader: Research drilling before making decisions
Editor:
I was disappointed by the interview with Tom Murphy on the Marcellus gas drilling (Agriculture changing as Marcellus Shale drilling gains ground). Today with...
A record? Ohio well’s horizontal leg stretches 19,300 feet
Eclipse Resources Corporation successfully drilled its newest record-setting “super-lateral” well, the Great Scott 3H in less than 17 days. The Ohio well had a total measured depth of 27,400 feet and lateral extension of 19,300 feet.
Pipeline easements: Get what you want, up front and in writing
SALEM, Ohio — Are you being wooed by a landman for a pipeline easement? You may want to slow down the relationship and think...















