Energy Forum News
Generous side of gas
The thriving Marcellus Shale industry has not only brought countless new businesses and jobs to our community, but also a wave of generosity and compassion. 
Pennsylvania lawmakers are nearing a vote on gas well fees
The state House and Senate are near final agreement on Marcellus shale legislation that would establish an optional fee for counties to levy on drillers and provide state funding to help attract companies to process natural gas.
Pa. Superior Court: Oil, gas lease valid, although vague
The state Superior Court has rejected what it called a "creative" attempt by a landowner in Bradford County to get out of an oil and gas lease.
Fire shuts natural gas compressor station in Mercer County
An early morning fire destroyed the housing of a compressor station that serves 11 natural gas wells and a fuel-gas pipeline in Mercer County.
All Energy Now Radio Show Kicks Off - Tejas Gosai is the New Host
"All Energy Now" is the new voice of our regional energy market and will devote 23 hours of airtime each week as a public affairs meeting place for people interested in energy news.
Reps. scrutinize EPA frack-pollution link in Wyo.
The EPA in no way contends that a draft report on groundwater pollution in Wyoming could apply to hydraulic fracturing in any other part of the U.S., an EPA official told a U.S. House subcommittee - including the Marcellus Shale and shale areas in other northeastern region.
Texas law requires disclosure of drilling cocktails
Texas has more gas drilling than any other state and on Wednesday it started requiring drillers to release the list of chemicals used on each well.
USW, Shell reach tentative agreement
Pittsburgh-based United Steelworkers reached a tentative agreement with Shell Oil Co. on a three-year deal that covers many of the nation's oil production workers.
Jobless rate for area drops for 4th month
Williamsport's unemployment rate has been declining, many attribute to the development of the Marcellus Shale.
3 states offer big tax breaks for Shell Oil plant
Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia are trying to top each other with the sweetest package of tax breaks for Shell Oil Co., which plans to build a huge new petrochemical refinery in the region.
Making Sense of Natural Gas Liquids
What are "Natural Gas Liquids", what are they used for and what's the impact to the industry?
DEP calls for Marcellus air data
Operators of Marcellus wells, drilling rigs and compressor stations are being notified by state officials to provide air emissions data by March 1, highlighting an issue activists want more attention given in pending impact fee legislation.
Lash discusses hydro-fracking
What does scientist, Gary Lash,from the Department of Geosciences Professor at SUNY Fredonia and Director of the SUNY Fredonia Shale Research Institute say about the science - versus the politics - of hydraulic fracturing?
Gas-fired power up 50 percent in last decade
The most optimistic projections describe an abundant domestic energy source that will create enormous numbers of jobs and lead to cleaner skies.....natural gas.
New databases improve access to state gas drilling records
A redesigned website for the state's Office of Oil and Gas Management features new data tools that simplify the public's access to information about the state's natural gas wells.
In Dimock, EPA testing draws mixed reaction
In a divided village where gas drilling is as earnestly embraced as it is criticized, the controversy over the EPA is testing well water.
Midstaters increasingly switch from oil to gas
Spurred by low prices and fall flooding, homeowners are switching from fuel oil to natural gas.
No More Slow Boat To China For US Liquefied Natural Gas
Economists agree that shipping gas to European markets, where prices are running $8 to $9, and Asian markets, where prices have gone as high as $15, could be profitable for US producers.
What Makes Wet Gas Wet?
There's been a lot of conversation lately about "wet gas" and "dry gas" and the growing price disparity between the two. What's the difference?
DEP weighs mine water for fracking
State environmental officials want to give Marcellus Shale drillers an incentive to use mine water in drilling operations.
