Tag: Marcellus Shale
Webinar explores development and regulation of Marcellus Shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A web-based seminar presented by Penn State Extension July 21 will explore pipeline development and regulation in regions of the state being intensely affected by drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation.
Marcellus Shale boom adds less jobs than originally forecasted
Industry has yielded job growth but impacts are overstated, according to the Keystone Research Center.
Use cautioun selling mineral rights, lawyer warns
SALEM, Ohio -- The region's shale-leasing boom has ignited a gusher of offers to buy mineral rights, and landowners need to use caution when...
Oil and gas leases: Know the basics
With the Marcellus and Utica shales attracting drillers, Ohioan should know the basics of oil and gas leases.
Business profile: Progressive Diesel Injection
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Progressive Diesel Injection has been keeping its customers' equipment up and running since 1971 when Harry Ratvasky Sr., founded the company.
DEP Fines Chesapeake Energy More Than $1 Million
The penalties address violations in Bradford and Washington Counties in Pa.
U.S. EPA requests Marcellus shale drillers to pony up information
EPA seeks wastewater disposal information from natural gas drilling operations.
Chesapeake Energy Co. well stable now, effects unknown
BRADFORD County, Pa. — UPDATE: Chesapeake personnel monitored the Atgas 2H well throughout the overnight hours between April 21 and 22. The well remains...
Let’s put knowledge to work: Support land-grant mission
We are in an atmosphere of questioning spending, taxes and finding ways for all levels of government to live within its means. But cutting investments in agricultural R&D, innovation and education is like eating your seed corn -- and next year you'll go hungry.
The boon and bane of Marcellus Shale: What to do when...
I grew up on a farm in Washington County. We never had much money, but most people thought we did because we owned property. Farmers understand their land is often worth more than their farm business. A common joke among farmers is that if they come into some money, they will just keep farming until it’s all gone. Enter Marcellus Shale.
