PA Marcellus News Digest
October 18, 2012
Special: 4th annual Developing Unconventional Gas East Conference & Exhibition
The largest gathering of Marcellus unconventional oil and gas professionals
The oil and gas industry is buzzing with the potential for the Utica shale to layer below the world-class Marcellus play, at the same time the Appalachian states are happily realizing the financial benefits of current and planned developments. The 2012 DUG™ East Conference & Exhibition will focus on the positive growth that operators, service companies and local economies are experiencing across the Utica and Marcellus regions, including first-hand reports from senior-level oil and gas executives who are bringing these exciting plays to fruition.
Link: http://www.dugeast.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=DUGEast&utm_campaign=Hart_Resources-C&gclid=CKOyzZTQibMCFQqk4AodYWMAKw
The largest gathering of Marcellus unconventional oil and gas professionals
The oil and gas industry is buzzing with the potential for the Utica shale to layer below the world-class Marcellus play, at the same time the Appalachian states are happily realizing the financial benefits of current and planned developments. The 2012 DUG™ East Conference & Exhibition will focus on the positive growth that operators, service companies and local economies are experiencing across the Utica and Marcellus regions, including first-hand reports from senior-level oil and gas executives who are bringing these exciting plays to fruition.
Link: http://www.dugeast.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=DUGEast&utm_campaign=Hart_Resources-C&gclid=CKOyzZTQibMCFQqk4AodYWMAKw
Release
New research links health problems with oil and natural gas development
Earthworks
Oct 18
The largest health survey to-date of Marcellus Shale residents living near oil and gas development shows a clear pattern of negative health impacts associated with living near gas facilities, according to a new report released by Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project today.
Link: http://www.earthworksaction.org/media/detail/new_research_links_health_problems_with_oil_and_natural_gas_development
Earthworks
Oct 18
The largest health survey to-date of Marcellus Shale residents living near oil and gas development shows a clear pattern of negative health impacts associated with living near gas facilities, according to a new report released by Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project today.
Link: http://www.earthworksaction.org/media/detail/new_research_links_health_problems_with_oil_and_natural_gas_development
Articles
Perilous Pathways: Hunting Down Pennsylvania’s Abandoned Wells
NPR State Impact
Scott Detrow
Oct 18
Link: http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/10/18/perilous-pathways-hunting-down-pennsylvanias-abandoned-wells/
NPR State Impact
Scott Detrow
Oct 18
Link: http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/10/18/perilous-pathways-hunting-down-pennsylvanias-abandoned-wells/
Large, lively crowd turns out for Supreme Court arguments on gas drilling laws
Pitt Trib
Timothy Puko
Oct 17
A standing-room-only crowd of cheering activists inspired a raucous atmosphere Wednesday at a crucial Pennsylvania Supreme Court legal argument on the state’s new oil and gas laws.
Link: http://triblive.com/news/2788534-74/state-court-justices-drilling-gas-activists-act-law-mccaffery-questions#axzz29fmBXSo6
Pitt Trib
Timothy Puko
Oct 17
A standing-room-only crowd of cheering activists inspired a raucous atmosphere Wednesday at a crucial Pennsylvania Supreme Court legal argument on the state’s new oil and gas laws.
Link: http://triblive.com/news/2788534-74/state-court-justices-drilling-gas-activists-act-law-mccaffery-questions#axzz29fmBXSo6
Pa. Supreme Court should preserve municipal autonomy, uphold Act 13 ruling
Public Opinion
Matthew Major
Editorial
Oct 18
There's an inherent trade-off to Pennsylvania's system of municipal government: We gain proximity and easy access to local decision makers, but sometimes pay for it with fiscal and operational inefficiencies.
Link: http://www.publicopiniononline.com/opinion/ci_21794946/pa-supreme-court-should-preserve-municipal-autonomy-uphold
Public Opinion
Matthew Major
Editorial
Oct 18
There's an inherent trade-off to Pennsylvania's system of municipal government: We gain proximity and easy access to local decision makers, but sometimes pay for it with fiscal and operational inefficiencies.
Link: http://www.publicopiniononline.com/opinion/ci_21794946/pa-supreme-court-should-preserve-municipal-autonomy-uphold
State agency rejects South Fayette's local drilling ordinance
Post-Gazette
Laura Olson
Oct 18
South Fayette's local drilling ordinance conflicts with Pennsylvania law, according to an official opinion published by the state Public Utility Commission this morning.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-west/state-agency-rejects-south-fayettes-local-drilling-ordinance-658122/
Post-Gazette
Laura Olson
Oct 18
South Fayette's local drilling ordinance conflicts with Pennsylvania law, according to an official opinion published by the state Public Utility Commission this morning.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-west/state-agency-rejects-south-fayettes-local-drilling-ordinance-658122/
Local GOPer frustrated with Corbett
York Dispatch
Editorial
Oct 18
The York Dispatch editorial board has been meeting with most local state House and Senate candidates for the past month or so to learn more about them and their agendas.
One of the things we learned is the incumbents' agendas are remarkably similar -- in some cases right down to the same phrases and examples.
Why, it's almost as if the GOP leadership -- all but one member of York County's delegation is a Republican -- issued talking points to ensure no one strayed from the party line.
Link: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/viewpoints/ci_21800562/editorial-local-goper-frustrated-corbett
York Dispatch
Editorial
Oct 18
The York Dispatch editorial board has been meeting with most local state House and Senate candidates for the past month or so to learn more about them and their agendas.
One of the things we learned is the incumbents' agendas are remarkably similar -- in some cases right down to the same phrases and examples.
Why, it's almost as if the GOP leadership -- all but one member of York County's delegation is a Republican -- issued talking points to ensure no one strayed from the party line.
Link: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/viewpoints/ci_21800562/editorial-local-goper-frustrated-corbett
Bill encourages use of mine water in gas well drilling
Herald Standard
Oct 18
HARRISBURG — The state Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would encourage the use of mine water for Marcellus shale natural gas well development.
Link: http://www.heraldstandard.com/marcellus_shale/bill-encourages-use-of-mine-water-in-gas-well-drilling/article_c3d4d911-d617-5c5a-8d55-90131c69168b.html
Herald Standard
Oct 18
HARRISBURG — The state Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would encourage the use of mine water for Marcellus shale natural gas well development.
Link: http://www.heraldstandard.com/marcellus_shale/bill-encourages-use-of-mine-water-in-gas-well-drilling/article_c3d4d911-d617-5c5a-8d55-90131c69168b.html
Website compiles research on Marcellus Shale boom impact
Post-Gazette
Sean D. Hamill
Oct 18
Hoping to put the power of research into the hands of public officials and others who have wondered about the impact of the Marcellus and Utica shale boom, the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs has created a website that it believes may be the best one-stop source to find real answers to often vexing questions.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/marcellusshale/website-compiles-research-on-marcellus-shale-boom-impact-657997/
Post-Gazette
Sean D. Hamill
Oct 18
Hoping to put the power of research into the hands of public officials and others who have wondered about the impact of the Marcellus and Utica shale boom, the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs has created a website that it believes may be the best one-stop source to find real answers to often vexing questions.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/marcellusshale/website-compiles-research-on-marcellus-shale-boom-impact-657997/
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