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In its first action involving gas drilling investments in the Marcellus shale, the Pennsylvania Securities Commission on Thursday issued a cease and desist order against a Richland man who had advertised a guaranteed "Investment Opportunity."
According to recently leaked documents, the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security has been tracking anti-gas drilling groups and their meetings — including a public screening of the film “Gasland,” a documentary about the environmental hazards of natural gas drilling. The office has included the information in its weekly intelligence bulletins sent to law enforcement agencies.
No shortage of finger-pointing as residents blame gas boom for contamination of wells
The Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research will be the research, information and education leader for the Appalachian region by fostering, supporting and advancing research and research-based outreach on gas shale development. The Marcellus Center will inform and serve the diverse group of stakeholders involved with or affected by the exploration and production of natural gas, including landowners, local government, business, natural resource organizations and the natural gas industry.
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association has reviewed environmental violations accrued by Marcellus Shale drillers working in Pennsylvania between January 2008 and August 20, 2010. Since this report was first published, additional information has been received from the Department of Environmental Protection and report has now been updated.
DEP records show a total of 1614 violations of state Oil and Gas Laws due to gas drilling or other earth disturbance activities related to natural gas extraction from the Marcellus Shale in this 2.5-year period. The Association identified 1056 violations as having or likely to have an impact on the environment.
Two searchable databases: a natural gas leases database, and a well permits database, covering all (or most of) Pennsylvania
Remember that Marcellus shale explosion in PA a few months back? The very same county is now hearing a proposal to drill on the high school property.
An increasing trend in developing natural gas resources through joint ventures (JVs) can be noticed across the North American markets. Several industry players are prioritizing JVs over other sources of capital for property development.
The independent energy company is seeking to sell its Marcellus shale position in McKean and Potter counties.
The new rule requires treated gas drilling wastewater to be at drinking water standards
The pipeline case has drawn attention because of the prospect that Laser Northeast, as a public utility, could exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire private property for the pipeline.