http://www.marcellusminutes.com/ PA Marcellus Shale News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:47:00 EST en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:47:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/disclosure-bill-moves-closer-to-the-governors-desk-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/disclosure-bill-moves-closer-to-the-governors-desk-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/disclosure-bill-moves-closer-to-the-governors-desk-2 The House has sent SB 297 (Yaw) back to the Senate by a vote of 195 to 0. The bill was amended with an “agreed to” amendment that adjusted dates to August 15th in the bill since... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:59:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/53-million-washington-greene-gas-pipeline-plan-is-topic-of-meeting http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/53-million-washington-greene-gas-pipeline-plan-is-topic-of-meeting http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/53-million-washington-greene-gas-pipeline-plan-is-topic-of-meeting The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting Wednesday to accept comments and review the environmental impacts of a $53 million natural gas pipeline project proposal in... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:24:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dcnr-to-hire-gas-drilling-monitors-for-state-land http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dcnr-to-hire-gas-drilling-monitors-for-state-land http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dcnr-to-hire-gas-drilling-monitors-for-state-land State conservation officials plan to hire 12 new employees to help monitor expanding natural gas drilling on state forest land. Funding to hire additional professional foresters, including at... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/company-set-for-marcellus-shale-drilling-in-north-fayette http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/company-set-for-marcellus-shale-drilling-in-north-fayette http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/company-set-for-marcellus-shale-drilling-in-north-fayette North Fayette Township is just a few weeks away from its first Marcellus Shale drilling. And it’s likely that the new wells won’t be the last. Township officials are waiting for the... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:57:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/drbc-still-taking-public-comment-on-northern-pa-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/drbc-still-taking-public-comment-on-northern-pa-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/drbc-still-taking-public-comment-on-northern-pa-drilling A group of Bucks County residents traveled hundreds of miles round-trip last week to voice their opinion on gas drilling in the Marcellus shale. But for those who didn’t make the trip,... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:55:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-could-be-a-boon-or-bane-for-land-owners http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-could-be-a-boon-or-bane-for-land-owners http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-could-be-a-boon-or-bane-for-land-owners When CNX Gas Corp. was spun out of Consol Energy Inc. in 2005, the infant company began life as a coalbed methane producer with tens of thousands of acres of land. Only later did it realize it held... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:53:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hanger-dep-can-still-do-job-despite-budget-cuts http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hanger-dep-can-still-do-job-despite-budget-cuts http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hanger-dep-can-still-do-job-despite-budget-cuts Governor Ed Rendell’s budget would trim Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection spending by 2.4 percent, a year after the agency experienced major budget cuts. DEP Secretary... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:51:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/williams-to-expand-northeast-transco-gas-line http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/williams-to-expand-northeast-transco-gas-line http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/williams-to-expand-northeast-transco-gas-line The company said in a statement the Northeast Supply Link expansion project would provide 420,000 dekatherms per day of incremental firm service on Williams' Transco system. The expansion would run... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:32:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/baker-hughes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/baker-hughes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/baker-hughes Baker Hughes keeps a rig count.  To see the current US count click here. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:31:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-posting-permitting-reports http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-posting-permitting-reports http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-posting-permitting-reports The Department of Environmental Protection posts permitting reports on their website.  To see the reports, click here.  Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:30:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislation-this-week http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislation-this-week http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislation-this-week The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has scheduled SB 1092 for consideration on March 9.  The bill requires the operator to provide the DEP with a cement quality log or other... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:26:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-11 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-11 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-11 This week the Senate Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Secretary John Hanger submitted his testimony for the record and the hearing proceeded... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:37:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/proposed-natural-gas-workers-housing-facility-clears-hurdle http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/proposed-natural-gas-workers-housing-facility-clears-hurdle http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/proposed-natural-gas-workers-housing-facility-clears-hurdle A proposed $6.7 million facility that would house 276 natural gas drilling workers took another step toward reality Thursday night when the Athens Township Board of Supervisors approved a conditional... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:39:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/first-liberty-bank-forms-gas-rights-team http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/first-liberty-bank-forms-gas-rights-team http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/first-liberty-bank-forms-gas-rights-team Many Northern Pennsylvania landowners have signed leases with natural gas companies. As a result, First Liberty Bank and Trust announces that it has formed a gas rights team that is specifically... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:35:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/1490-newsblog-scarnati-talks-taxes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/1490-newsblog-scarnati-talks-taxes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/1490-newsblog-scarnati-talks-taxes Senator Andy Dinniman of West Chester County is proposing legislation that would have part of a natural gas severence tax go toward property tax relief. He said the severance tax would provide $478... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:31:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/poll-finds-voters-not-happy-with-rendell-budget http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/poll-finds-voters-not-happy-with-rendell-budget http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/poll-finds-voters-not-happy-with-rendell-budget Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has a 43 percent approval rating in a new poll, and his plan to change the state sales tax is even less popular than he is.   The Quinnipiac University Polling... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:33:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesco-pol-proposes-tax-on-marcellus-shale-gas-reserves http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesco-pol-proposes-tax-on-marcellus-shale-gas-reserves http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesco-pol-proposes-tax-on-marcellus-shale-gas-reserves State Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-19th, of West Whiteland, has introduced legislation that would impose a tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas extraction and use the revenues from that tax to give... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:41:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/eqt-buying-58000-acres-in-marcellus-area http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/eqt-buying-58000-acres-in-marcellus-area http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/eqt-buying-58000-acres-in-marcellus-area EQT Corp. announced it has agreed to pay about $280 million -- 90 percent in stock and 10 percent cash -- to acquire 58,000 acres of land in the geographical formation known as the Marcellus Shale... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:56:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/companys-system-purifies-liquid-in-marcellus-shale-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/companys-system-purifies-liquid-in-marcellus-shale-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/companys-system-purifies-liquid-in-marcellus-shale-drilling Drilling companies rushing to withdraw Pennsylvania's natural gas supplies trapped in the Marcellus Shale rock formation face liquidity issues. The problems: Where to find one million to five... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:56:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-workers-boost-real-estate-market http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-workers-boost-real-estate-market http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-workers-boost-real-estate-market The Marcellus Shale field can be portrayed as a boon or a bane, depending on whom you talk to, but to the Realtors operating in Washington County, there's not much of a downside. Natural gas... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:55:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/canadian-pipeline-firms-gauging-marcellus-interest-globe-says http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/canadian-pipeline-firms-gauging-marcellus-interest-globe-says http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/canadian-pipeline-firms-gauging-marcellus-interest-globe-says Some Canadian pipeline companies such as TransCanada Corp. and Union Gas Ltd. are considering requests from U.S. companies to supply Ontario with natural gas from the Marcellus shale in the U.S., the... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:39:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/officials-want-local-share-of-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/officials-want-local-share-of-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/officials-want-local-share-of-severance-tax A severance tax on natural gas extraction proposed by Gov. Ed Rendell is drawing the ire of local politicians and legislators, who say the state is trying to pad its coffers with resources that... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:36:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-well-foes-vow-to-fight-rendell http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-well-foes-vow-to-fight-rendell http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-well-foes-vow-to-fight-rendell A caucus of 37 "green dog" and "hunting dog" legislators is barking mad about a Rendell administration budget proposal that would seek to raise $180 million by leasing more state... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:28:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/bills-moving-this-week http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/bills-moving-this-week http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/bills-moving-this-week The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has scheduled SB 1092 for consideration on March 9.  The bill requires the operator to provide the DEP with a cement quality log or other... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:20:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-10 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-10 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-10 This week the House Appropriations Committee heard from both the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).  The Senate... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/coalition-president-talks-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/coalition-president-talks-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/coalition-president-talks-natural-gas Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:52:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-industry-has-engineering-firm-hiring http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-industry-has-engineering-firm-hiring http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-industry-has-engineering-firm-hiring The burgeoning natural gas industry in Northeastern Pennsylvania and a focus on efficiency are fueling a hiring spurt in an otherwise tough economy for one local engineering... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/tech-driven-natgas-boom-shifts-energy-balance-of-power-to-us http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/tech-driven-natgas-boom-shifts-energy-balance-of-power-to-us http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/tech-driven-natgas-boom-shifts-energy-balance-of-power-to-us A new technique being used to drill through a type of rock known as shale has led to a surge in domestic natural gas production over the last three years and enabled the United States to overtake... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:36:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/threat-of-gas-drilling-to-state-forests-weighed http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/threat-of-gas-drilling-to-state-forests-weighed http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/threat-of-gas-drilling-to-state-forests-weighed Pennsylvania's countryside was a smoldering moonscape 90 years ago, the hardwoods decimated for fuel and the hemlocks cut down for tannic acid to process leather. From those ruins, Harrisburg... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:35:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/state-dep-budget-decreases-except-for-drilling-inspectors http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/state-dep-budget-decreases-except-for-drilling-inspectors http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/state-dep-budget-decreases-except-for-drilling-inspectors While the Department of Environmental Protection's allotment of state dollars will decrease for fiscal 2010-11, the hiring of gas and oil inspectors will increase thanks to sharply higher fees now... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:32:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/epa-official-says-no-evidence-states-arent-properly-regulating-hydraulic-fracturing http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/epa-official-says-no-evidence-states-arent-properly-regulating-hydraulic-fracturing http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/epa-official-says-no-evidence-states-arent-properly-regulating-hydraulic-fracturing Already the initial drilling of Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania is causing an economic boom in small Pennsylvania towns that have been in dire economic straits for decades. Public support for... Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:53:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-drilling-water-may-be-treated-at-local-acid-mine-treatment-site http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-drilling-water-may-be-treated-at-local-acid-mine-treatment-site http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-drilling-water-may-be-treated-at-local-acid-mine-treatment-site How to treat the brine-and-water used in drilling for Marcellus Shale natural gas is a concern across Pennsylvania and other states as companies gear up for widespread drilling. A project to treat... Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:51:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/allegheny-conference-ceo-region-can-be-energy-center http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/allegheny-conference-ceo-region-can-be-energy-center http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/allegheny-conference-ceo-region-can-be-energy-center When Dennis Yablonsky talks about energizing the economy of Western Pennsylvania, he quickly tells his audience his message is two-pronged.       Read more Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:29:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/packed-house-attends-committee-hearing-on-hb-2213 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/packed-house-attends-committee-hearing-on-hb-2213 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/packed-house-attends-committee-hearing-on-hb-2213 On Wednesday well over 100 people turned out to listen to testimony at public hearing held by the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee at the Knights of Columbus. The hearing was held to... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:49:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-tests-could-be-precursor-to-widespread-development http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-tests-could-be-precursor-to-widespread-development http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-tests-could-be-precursor-to-widespread-development Natural gas developers may soon discover whether Somerset County’s Marcellus Shale is the gold mine they had hoped for.   Representatives from two major industry stakeholders indicated... Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:22:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/statement-on-progress-in-pennsylvania http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/statement-on-progress-in-pennsylvania http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/statement-on-progress-in-pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Coalition President and Executive Director Kathryn Klaber today issued the following statement regarding the industry’s progress in Pennsylvania in relation to a potential... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:57:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gov-rendells-executive-budget-proposes-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gov-rendells-executive-budget-proposes-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gov-rendells-executive-budget-proposes-severance-tax Below is a link to the portion of Governor Rendell’s 2010-11 Executive budget that proposes the severance tax. Download the PDF file. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitynewsroom14287id3297typeid1 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitynewsroom14287id3297typeid1 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitynewsroom14287id3297typeid1 Harrisburg -- Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger has announced plans to open a new Oil and Gas Management office...Read more  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:28:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwtimesonlinecombct-newsnews-detailsarticle13732010january16natural-gas-poised-to-fuel-more-hot-debate-in-pahtml http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwtimesonlinecombct-newsnews-detailsarticle13732010january16natural-gas-poised-to-fuel-more-hot-debate-in-pahtml http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwtimesonlinecombct-newsnews-detailsarticle13732010january16natural-gas-poised-to-fuel-more-hot-debate-in-pahtml Natural gas poised to fuel more hot debate in Pa. By: MARC LEVY. The Associated Press ...Read More   Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:18:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpennlivecommidstateindexssf201001gov-ed-rendell-presses-for-exthtml http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpennlivecommidstateindexssf201001gov-ed-rendell-presses-for-exthtml http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpennlivecommidstateindexssf201001gov-ed-rendell-presses-for-exthtml PennLive.com Ed Rendell renewed calls for an extraction tax on the Marcellus Shale, a natural gas source deep under the Pennsylvania surface. ...Read More Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:14:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwphillycominquirerbreakingbusiness-breaking81390532html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwphillycominquirerbreakingbusiness-breaking81390532html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwphillycominquirerbreakingbusiness-breaking81390532html Philadelphia Inquirer By Andrew Maykuth…Despite calls for a moratorium on leasing state forests to Marcellus Shale gas drillers, additional public acreage may be placed on the ...Read More Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:35:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drillers-bid-twice-what-pa-budgeted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drillers-bid-twice-what-pa-budgeted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drillers-bid-twice-what-pa-budgeted Philadelphia Inquirer: The robust bidding was further proof of the intense industry interest in the Marcellus Shale, a vast underground formation stretching from New York to West ...Read More Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drilling-bids-double-pas-target http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drilling-bids-double-pas-target http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drilling-bids-double-pas-target Marcellus Shale gas drillers today bid $128.5 million to develop nearly 32,000 acres of Pennsylvania State Forest land, generating double the amount of revenue the state had targeted for the... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:03:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/kathryn-klaber-leaving-allegheny-conference-to-head-marcellus-shale-coalition http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/kathryn-klaber-leaving-allegheny-conference-to-head-marcellus-shale-coalition http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/kathryn-klaber-leaving-allegheny-conference-to-head-marcellus-shale-coalition Pittsburgh Business Times Klaber's new role, as the organization's first president and executive director, was announced today in State College at the Second Annual Marcellus Shale ... Read more Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:17:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-may-revisit-drilling-income-taxes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-may-revisit-drilling-income-taxes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-may-revisit-drilling-income-taxes HARRISBURG - Gov. Rendell said yesterday that he would again propose a tax on natural-gas drilling. Read More Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:15:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-to-pursue-shale-tax-school-funding-hike http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-to-pursue-shale-tax-school-funding-hike http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-to-pursue-shale-tax-school-funding-hike By MARC LEVY AP Writer HARRISBURG, Pa.—Gov. Ed Rendell will press for another increase in public school funding and a tax on natural gas production when he ...Read More   Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:01:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwprnewswirecomnews-releasesthe-marcellus-shale-coalition-issues-statement-regarding-support-for-responsible-natural-gas-development-in-pennsylvania-79217892html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwprnewswirecomnews-releasesthe-marcellus-shale-coalition-issues-statement-regarding-support-for-responsible-natural-gas-development-in-pennsylvania-79217892html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwprnewswirecomnews-releasesthe-marcellus-shale-coalition-issues-statement-regarding-support-for-responsible-natural-gas-development-in-pennsylvania-79217892html CANONSBURG, Pa., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) today underscored its commitment to...Read More Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:34:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/companies-rushing-to-cash-in-on-possibilities http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/companies-rushing-to-cash-in-on-possibilities http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/companies-rushing-to-cash-in-on-possibilities Talk to anyone in the industry about the Marcellus Shale and the conversation is likely to turn to its potential economic impact -- not just the money that a company hopes to make, but the jobs... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:08:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislation-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislation-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislation-update With a relatively small number of session days planned until the end of the year the question becomes will any of the various pieces of legislation make it to Governor Rendell’s... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:07:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-9 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-9 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-9 Neither chamber held session this week.  Negotiations are continuing on table games legislation.  The House has planned session for the weeks of December 7th and 14th.  The Senate has... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:04:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/sixth-consecutive-week-of-gains-for-us-rig-count http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/sixth-consecutive-week-of-gains-for-us-rig-count http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/sixth-consecutive-week-of-gains-for-us-rig-count  Drilling activity in the US increased for the sixth consecutive week, up by 24 rotary rigs to 1,137 working. This is still below the 1,866 units drilling during the comparable week a year... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:58:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-natural-gas-summit-predicts-bright-marcellus-future http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-natural-gas-summit-predicts-bright-marcellus-future http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-natural-gas-summit-predicts-bright-marcellus-future Keynote speaker Dave Pursell, a financial analyst at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, Inc., predicted prices will recover and stabilize next year as a result of a cutback in the number... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:56:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gop-governor-candidate-wary-of-tax-on-gas-drillers http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gop-governor-candidate-wary-of-tax-on-gas-drillers http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gop-governor-candidate-wary-of-tax-on-gas-drillers U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-6, Chester, said it would be bad policy for Pennsylvania to look at the severance taxes in other states and just pick a tax rate somewhere in between. If elected governor,... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:17:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-8 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-8 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-8 With a relatively small number of session days planned until the end of the year the question becomes will any of the various pieces of legislation make it to Governor Rendell’s... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:12:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/is-shale-an-answer-to-the-energy-question http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/is-shale-an-answer-to-the-energy-question http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/is-shale-an-answer-to-the-energy-question Recoverable U.S. gas reserves could now be bigger than the immense gas reserves of Russia, some experts say. The Marcellus shale formation, stretching across swaths of Pennsylvania, New York and West... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:05:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/follow-us-on-twitter http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/follow-us-on-twitter http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/follow-us-on-twitter We want to make it easy for you to keep up with the latest news and information about PA Marcellus Shale. If you're a Twitter user, follow us here. Another way to follow is by using an RSS Reader... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:02:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-natural-gas-summit-predicts-bright-marcellus-future-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-natural-gas-summit-predicts-bright-marcellus-future-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-natural-gas-summit-predicts-bright-marcellus-future-2 In order for companies to extract the gas, they need water. In response, Johnstown city officials said they have already been contacted from some drilling companies interested in purchasing water... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewshouse-to-focus-on-drilling-issues-next-year http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewshouse-to-focus-on-drilling-issues-next-year http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewshouse-to-focus-on-drilling-issues-next-year HARRISBURG - House Democratic leaders are making taxation and regulation of natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation top priorities next year. Read More Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:19:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylania-wilds-benefit-greatly-from-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylania-wilds-benefit-greatly-from-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylania-wilds-benefit-greatly-from-marcellus-shale While there’s no telling the future, energy producers and well-site operators have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to making certain that accidents do not occur — and if they do,... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:25:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/cabot-oil--gas-responds-to-pennsylvania-lawsuit http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/cabot-oil--gas-responds-to-pennsylvania-lawsuit http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/cabot-oil--gas-responds-to-pennsylvania-lawsuit Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) announced it has learned that a lawsuit has been filed by a group of Dimock residents who are claiming damage to their property and to water... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:43:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-natural-gas-drilling-creates-need-for-wastewater-treatment-facilities http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-natural-gas-drilling-creates-need-for-wastewater-treatment-facilities http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-natural-gas-drilling-creates-need-for-wastewater-treatment-facilities The boom in drilling for natural gas across northern Pennsylvania has created a potential flood of business for wastewater treatment plants. The state Department of Environmental Protection has... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rig-count http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rig-count http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rig-count According to Baker Hughes the total rig count is up by 23 across the US.  To see an interactive map where you can use drop down boxes to look at Pennsylvania, click here. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-7 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-7 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-7 The House was the only chamber to hold session this week.  Negotiations are continuing on table games legislation.  The House has planned session for the weeks of December... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-newsletter-posted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-newsletter-posted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-newsletter-posted This week's edition of Marcellus Minutes has been posted. Check it out in the newsletter section, along with an archive of all the previous newsletters. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:49:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-6 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-6 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-6 The House was the only chamber to hold session this week.  Negotiations are continuing on table games legislation.  The House has planned session for next week.  The Senate remains at... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:32:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/automated-monitors-for-streams-and-creeks http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/automated-monitors-for-streams-and-creeks http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/automated-monitors-for-streams-and-creeks The Susquehanna River Basin Commission wants to be ready in case pollution makes its way into sensitive streams and creeks in the region where natural gas drilling is on the increase. The commission... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:51:00 EST http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-gas-well-drilling-permits-increase-300-in-2009 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-gas-well-drilling-permits-increase-300-in-2009 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-gas-well-drilling-permits-increase-300-in-2009  Nearly 1,600 Marcellus Shale gas well drilling permits have been issued by the state so far this year, more than triple the number issued in all of 2008. The statistics, compiled by... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:11:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-week-around-the-capitol http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-week-around-the-capitol http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-week-around-the-capitol The General Assembly is in recess until the House returns on November 9th.  The Senate plans to monitor the House activity and may return to session on the 16th depending on actions taken by the... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:13:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-announces-new-oil-and-gas-well-permit-fees http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-announces-new-oil-and-gas-well-permit-fees http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-announces-new-oil-and-gas-well-permit-fees The Department of Environmental Protection has begun collecting higher permit application fees for all traditional vertical non-Marcellus Shale oil and natural gas wells drilled in Pennsylvania to... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:51:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/how-marcellus-shale-gas-came-to-be-tax-exempt-in-pa http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/how-marcellus-shale-gas-came-to-be-tax-exempt-in-pa http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/how-marcellus-shale-gas-came-to-be-tax-exempt-in-pa All through Pennsylvania's 101-day budget impasse, Gov. Rendell spoke of pain.   A recession-weary state had to tighten its belt. Revenues had to rise - income tax, sales tax, new taxes on... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:02:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/house-caucus-hopes-to-call-attention-to-natural-gas-resources http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/house-caucus-hopes-to-call-attention-to-natural-gas-resources http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/house-caucus-hopes-to-call-attention-to-natural-gas-resources "We are swimming in natural gas," declared billionaire oil man T. Boone Pickens at a House of Representatives hearing yesterday.   And Pennsylvania is the deep end of the pool. The... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/texas-firm-plans-marcellus-well-for-highland-township http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/texas-firm-plans-marcellus-well-for-highland-township http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/texas-firm-plans-marcellus-well-for-highland-township County. If approved it would be the third such well in Northern Clarion County and the seventh to be considered for approval in the entire county.   Citrus Energy Corp. of Plano, Texas and... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-conference-and-expo http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-conference-and-expo http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-conference-and-expo Today's Marcellus Shale Conference and Expo attracted about 1500 people when only two or three-hundred were expected, so it moved to larger quarters at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. EQT... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:58:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/clarion-university-helps-buisnesses-capitalze-on-the-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/clarion-university-helps-buisnesses-capitalze-on-the-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/clarion-university-helps-buisnesses-capitalze-on-the-marcellus-shale The Marcellus Shale, the hottest natural gas boom in the United States, is offering unexpected business opportunities to Pennsylvania.   Clarion University's Small Business Development Center... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:57:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/omni-awarded-seismic-drilling-contract-in-the-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/omni-awarded-seismic-drilling-contract-in-the-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/omni-awarded-seismic-drilling-contract-in-the-marcellus-shale OMNI Energy Services Corp. (Nasdaq: OMNI) announced today that it has been awarded a contract with a leading seismic data acquisition company to perform a major seismic drilling project in the... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:59:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/recycling-of-waste-water-to-be-norm-for-marcellus-shale-gas-wells http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/recycling-of-waste-water-to-be-norm-for-marcellus-shale-gas-wells http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/recycling-of-waste-water-to-be-norm-for-marcellus-shale-gas-wells Major companies drilling for natural gas in Western Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale rock formation are or soon will be recycling all the waste water recovered from their operations, executives said... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:56:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environment-groups-worry-about-dep-cuts http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environment-groups-worry-about-dep-cuts http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environment-groups-worry-about-dep-cuts Higher permit fees allow for more oil and gas regulators as the Marcellus Shale drilling booms, but activists expect other programs to suffer. Read more Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:55:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dec-shale-drilling-rules-up-for-comment http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dec-shale-drilling-rules-up-for-comment http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dec-shale-drilling-rules-up-for-comment The rules for Marcellus shale drilling for natural gas in NYS are working their way towards adoption.   In a hefty Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DSGEIS) released... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:05:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesapeake-updates-progress-in-barnett-other-shale-plays http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesapeake-updates-progress-in-barnett-other-shale-plays http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesapeake-updates-progress-in-barnett-other-shale-plays When talking about figures in the thousands of feet, a few hundred more feet might not seem like much, but in drilling that extra push horizontally can mean quite a bit more gas.   Progress... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:03:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/new-natural-gas-study-reports-more-than-53000-pennsylvania-jobs-supported-by-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/new-natural-gas-study-reports-more-than-53000-pennsylvania-jobs-supported-by-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/new-natural-gas-study-reports-more-than-53000-pennsylvania-jobs-supported-by-natural-gas PRNewswire-USNewswire: More than 53,000 Pennsylvanians work in jobs supported by the natural gas industry, providing a significant impact to the state's economy, according to a new study released by... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:01:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-recycles-all-waste-water-from-washington-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-recycles-all-waste-water-from-washington-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-recycles-all-waste-water-from-washington-drilling Range Resources Corp. announced today that it is now recycling all of the waste water produced by its natural gas drilling operations in Washington County.   The recycling efforts will play a... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:39:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/whats-next-after-budget http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/whats-next-after-budget http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/whats-next-after-budget Pennsylvania is sitting on a proverbial gold mine of natural gas. Known as Marcellus shale, it is likely to be the biggest natural gas reserve in the U.S. It is already a windfall for landowners as... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/video-marcellus-shale-gas-rush http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/video-marcellus-shale-gas-rush http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/video-marcellus-shale-gas-rush Technology Review has posted an informative video about the development and exploration of the Marcellus Shale Play. Over the last several years, vast amounts of natural gas have been found in the... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:52:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/latest-marcellus-minutes-posted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/latest-marcellus-minutes-posted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/latest-marcellus-minutes-posted This week's edition of Marcellus minutes has been posted in the Newsletter section.  You can also download the PDF right here. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:18:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/budget-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/budget-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/budget-update  After 101 days, Pennsylvania has most of the major components of the budget done. The remaining items are the non-preferred appropriations for many of the state-related universities and the... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:35:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/technology-review-natural-gas-changes-the-energy-map http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/technology-review-natural-gas-changes-the-energy-map http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/technology-review-natural-gas-changes-the-energy-map Vast amounts of the clean-burning fossil fuel have been discovered in shale deposits, setting off a gas rush. But how it will affect our energy use is still uncertain. Read more Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:32:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/major-natural-gas-joint-venture-coming-to-wayne-county http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/major-natural-gas-joint-venture-coming-to-wayne-county http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/major-natural-gas-joint-venture-coming-to-wayne-county A major push to extract natural gas beneath northern Wayne County is gaining traction with two prominent energy companies joining forces to develop an extensive 140,000-acre area. Hess Corporation,... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-expected-to-stimulate-economy http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-expected-to-stimulate-economy http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-expected-to-stimulate-economy Due to Marcellus Shale’s natural gas exploration, board member Greg Sheehan told the Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority that the county could experience a “big boom”... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:26:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-3rd-qtr-production-climbs-13-pct http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-3rd-qtr-production-climbs-13-pct http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-3rd-qtr-production-climbs-13-pct Oil and gas company Range Resources Corp. on Wednesday said its third-quarter production volumes jumped 13 percent from the prior-year period, driven by successful drilling results in the Barnett and... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:12:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/newfield-hess-plan-marcellus-joint-venture http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/newfield-hess-plan-marcellus-joint-venture http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/newfield-hess-plan-marcellus-joint-venture Newfield Exploration Co. and Hess Corp. plan to start drilling in 2010 on a joint exploration venture to exploit gas in Devonian Marcellus shale in northeastern Pennsylvania. Newfield will operate... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:03:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-provides-3q-production-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-provides-3q-production-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-provides-3q-production-update Range Resources Corp. reported third quarter production volumes of 437 million cubic feet per day on average, a 13 percent increase over the same quarter in 2008 and the company’s 27th... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:22:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/highlights-of-2009-10-pa-spending-plan-approved http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/highlights-of-2009-10-pa-spending-plan-approved http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/highlights-of-2009-10-pa-spending-plan-approved By The Associated Press Expands leasing of state forest land for natural gas exploration to raise an estimated $60 million. Read more Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:08:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/official-sees-8000-shale-drilling-jobs http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/official-sees-8000-shale-drilling-jobs http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/official-sees-8000-shale-drilling-jobs Lycoming County Commissioner Rebecca A. Burke told the Greater Susquehanna Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at the Front Street Station that Marcellus Shale could create 8,000 jobs. To date,... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-industry-issues-statement-regarding-post-gazette-article http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-industry-issues-statement-regarding-post-gazette-article http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-industry-issues-statement-regarding-post-gazette-article The Marcellus Shale industry today issued the following statement regarding misleading and incorrect information featured in the Oct. 4 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, "Toxins tied to fish kill... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:50:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/senate-acts-on-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/senate-acts-on-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/senate-acts-on-severance-tax This evening the Pennsylvania Senate Rules Committee amended, HB 1531, the tax code bill that was passed by the House late last week.  Changes made to the bill include removal of the natural gas... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:53:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wayne-county-businesses-look-to-natural-gas-drilling-for-opportunities http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wayne-county-businesses-look-to-natural-gas-drilling-for-opportunities http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wayne-county-businesses-look-to-natural-gas-drilling-for-opportunities Drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale has not begun in Wayne County, but community organizations and businesses are already keeping an eye on possible economic benefits. Noting people have... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:28:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/focus-of-natural-gas-exploration-in-pa http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/focus-of-natural-gas-exploration-in-pa http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/focus-of-natural-gas-exploration-in-pa Parts of Pennsylvania are in the midst of a gold rush of sorts, and the same forces behind it are eyeing New York next. The Marcellus Shale Formation — a 95,000-square-mile stretch of... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:17:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislative-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislative-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislative-update Several bills, listed below, remain on the House Calendar. With the House focused on the budget action on any of the bills isn’t likely to happen until the budget is adopted. Two bills, HB... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:14:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-5 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-5 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-5 This week the growing chorus of objections raised within the House Democratic caucus led to the House Rules committee reporting a tax code bill, HB 1531, which contains several taxes.  The... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:09:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environmentalists-fight-natural-gas-leasing-in-pa-forests http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environmentalists-fight-natural-gas-leasing-in-pa-forests http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environmentalists-fight-natural-gas-leasing-in-pa-forests A buried treasure of natural gas under Pennsylvania's forests and hills has a lot of people hoping for a big payoff: rural landowners, big energy companies and, now, the state's politicians. The... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:04:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/fall-conference-on-unconventional-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/fall-conference-on-unconventional-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/fall-conference-on-unconventional-gas Pittsburgh Conference: Hart Energy Publishing announced a fall conference on unconventional gas in Pittsburgh on October 19. See the conference agenda. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/11th-hour-gas-pains-cloud-state-budget-deal http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/11th-hour-gas-pains-cloud-state-budget-deal http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/11th-hour-gas-pains-cloud-state-budget-deal Allentown Morning Call Battle lines are drawn in the House over whether Pennsylvania should expand natural gas drilling in state-owned forests, raising $60 million a year, ...Read More Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:34:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-house-of-representatives-to-consider-bill-to-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-house-of-representatives-to-consider-bill-to-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-house-of-representatives-to-consider-bill-to-tax PennLive.com This rate is identical to the one that West Virginia imposes on natural gas drillers. Senate Republicans and Gov. Ed Rendell oppose the tax. ...Read more Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:30:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-house-dems-voice-budget-complaints-to-leaders http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-house-dems-voice-budget-complaints-to-leaders http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-house-dems-voice-budget-complaints-to-leaders HARRISBURG, Pa. - A deal to end Pennsylvania's state budget impasse ran into resistance from Democrats in the state House Tuesday...Read more Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:25:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dems-intend-to-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dems-intend-to-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dems-intend-to-vote State House Democrats say they intend to vote tomorrow on a bill that would slap a tax on the extraction on the natural gas...Read More Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:51:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/governor-rendell-responds-to-land-leasing-question http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/governor-rendell-responds-to-land-leasing-question http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/governor-rendell-responds-to-land-leasing-question During a press conference announcing the timing of the budget Governor Rendell responded to a question about the proposed leasing of additional state lands.  The reporter asked, "A couple... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/state-budget-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/state-budget-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/state-budget-update Late last week Governor Rendell joined the Senate Republicans, Senate Democrats and the House Democrats for an announcement that a budget agreement had been reached. House Republicans have not... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:50:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-marcellus-minutes-newsletter-posted-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-marcellus-minutes-newsletter-posted-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-marcellus-minutes-newsletter-posted-2 This week's edition of the Marcellus Minutes newsletter is now available. We focus on the budget announcement, HB 1489 and HB 1155 (as well as other bills), and of course industry news. This edition... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:08:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/video-lawmakers-seek-to-expand-natural-gas-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/video-lawmakers-seek-to-expand-natural-gas-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/video-lawmakers-seek-to-expand-natural-gas-drilling The governor's office says expanded drilling could bring in millions of dollars for the state, but environmentalists are concerned about the environmental impact. Watch the WGAL news story. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:21:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-brings-big-checks-for-some-landowners http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-brings-big-checks-for-some-landowners http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-brings-big-checks-for-some-landowners Hundreds of people from far-flung farms and rural communities across a large swath of northern Pennsylvania trekked to an American Legion post this weekend to have checks -- often for large,... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:25:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natgas-execs-seek-disclosure-of-marcellus-drilling-chemicals http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natgas-execs-seek-disclosure-of-marcellus-drilling-chemicals http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natgas-execs-seek-disclosure-of-marcellus-drilling-chemicals Two top U.S. natural gas producers called on the industry to release data about the chemicals they use in the fast-growing Marcellus shale development to counter fears it was polluting water... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:03:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/budget-deal-reached-but-details-still-being-worked-out http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/budget-deal-reached-but-details-still-being-worked-out http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/budget-deal-reached-but-details-still-being-worked-out In the days since legislative leaders and Gov. Rendell announced they had struck a long-overdue state budget deal, aides have been toiling behind the scenes in the painstaking process of finalizing... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/opportunities-exist-on-state-contracts-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/opportunities-exist-on-state-contracts-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/opportunities-exist-on-state-contracts-natural-gas State Rep. Camille “Bud” George, D-74 of Houtzdale, said potential government-related contracts and booming natural gas drilling within Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale deposit... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:59:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-industry-to-fuel-presentations-at-penn-college-library http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-industry-to-fuel-presentations-at-penn-college-library http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-industry-to-fuel-presentations-at-penn-college-library The natural-gas industry in the area, from its little-known past to its economically expansive future, will be discussed by two speakers during a Sept. 29 event at Pennsylvania College of... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:46:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-lawmaker-warns-of-environmental-destruction-of-state-forest-land-from-more-gas-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-lawmaker-warns-of-environmental-destruction-of-state-forest-land-from-more-gas-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-lawmaker-warns-of-environmental-destruction-of-state-forest-land-from-more-gas-drilling House Finance Committee Chairman David Levdansky said Tuesday that an order to produce money by leasing land to gas exploration companies ignores good science and sound forestry management... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:32:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/seneca-resources-tests-positive-at-first-marcellus-shale-well-in-pennsylvania http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/seneca-resources-tests-positive-at-first-marcellus-shale-well-in-pennsylvania http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/seneca-resources-tests-positive-at-first-marcellus-shale-well-in-pennsylvania Seneca Resources announced that its first Marcellus Shale horizontal well tested at an average rate of 5.8 million cubic feet per day ("Mmcfd") over six days. The well is located in Tioga... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:25:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewsbudget-plan-would-open-more-forests-to-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewsbudget-plan-would-open-more-forests-to-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewsbudget-plan-would-open-more-forests-to-drilling A state budget agreement approved by the governor Friday would open tens of thousands of acres of state forest to natural gas drilling and...Read more Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:08:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwdelcotimescomarticles20090921newsdoc4ab6f9f72604a482942789txt http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwdelcotimescomarticles20090921newsdoc4ab6f9f72604a482942789txt http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwdelcotimescomarticles20090921newsdoc4ab6f9f72604a482942789txt Delaware County Daily Times The move could generate approximately $243 million, said Vitali, and allow for more natural gas drilling in the 1.5 million-acre region. ...Read More Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:12:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/vitali-takes-issue-with-budget-cuts-for-dep http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/vitali-takes-issue-with-budget-cuts-for-dep http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/vitali-takes-issue-with-budget-cuts-for-dep State Rep. Greg Vitali, D-166, of Haverford, isn’t happy with the amount of money that could be removed from the state Department of Environmental Protection under a tentative budget agreement... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:09:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/glenn-thompson-there-is-a-natural-gas-gold-mine-under-our-feet http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/glenn-thompson-there-is-a-natural-gas-gold-mine-under-our-feet http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/glenn-thompson-there-is-a-natural-gas-gold-mine-under-our-feet Pennsylvania's economy has been hit hard by the recent economic downturn, especially in the 17 rural counties I have the honor to represent. Unemployment is at record levels, families are struggling... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:06:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/expert-predicts-prosperous-pa-future-with-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/expert-predicts-prosperous-pa-future-with-natural-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/expert-predicts-prosperous-pa-future-with-natural-gas An author of a study on the economic impact of the Marcellus Shale region said Friday that Pennsylvania could become a gas exporting state and by the end of the next decade could be hosting a $13.5... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:04:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwwashingtonexaminercomnationap59795337html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwwashingtonexaminercomnationap59795337html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwwashingtonexaminercomnationap59795337html The agreement, which still requires legislative approval, also would raise money from legalizing table games at the state's slot-machine casinos and allowing more natural gas exploration in state... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:56:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/major-natural-gas-permit-on-hold-in-wayne-county http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/major-natural-gas-permit-on-hold-in-wayne-county http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/major-natural-gas-permit-on-hold-in-wayne-county A natural gas drilling company will have to wait to at least December - possibly longer - for its operations in Wayne County to move forward until a critical environmental permit is approved by the... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:29:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environmentalists-challenge-dep http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environmentalists-challenge-dep http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/environmentalists-challenge-dep Alleging lax oversight of the permitting process for natural gas drilling operations, an environmentalist group recently filed suit against the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:13:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-marcellus-minutes-newsletter-posted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-marcellus-minutes-newsletter-posted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/this-weeks-marcellus-minutes-newsletter-posted This week's edition of the Marcellus Minutes newsletter has been posted.  This issue covers the latest updates on the PA state budget, the Severance Tax Bill, HB 1489 and other bills, as well as... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:36:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hb-1489-and-hb-1155-voted-from-house-rules-committee http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hb-1489-and-hb-1155-voted-from-house-rules-committee http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hb-1489-and-hb-1155-voted-from-house-rules-committee  Two bills, HB 1489 (Severance Tax) and HB 1155 (Surface Owners Protection Act) were voted from the House Rules Committee on Thursday and referred to the House Appropriations Committee. As... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwsungazettecompagecontentdetailid532300htmlnav5011 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwsungazettecompagecontentdetailid532300htmlnav5011 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwsungazettecompagecontentdetailid532300htmlnav5011 Williamsport Sun-Gazette "A lot of (gas workers) are moving to Pennsylvania to work here. As the demand for (natural gas) picks up and prices increase, the demand for skilled...Read More Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:32:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/possible-pa-budget-agreement http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/possible-pa-budget-agreement http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/possible-pa-budget-agreement News emerged of a possible budget agreement Thursday with a press conference that included the House Democrats, Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats. At the press conference the framework of... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:24:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpostgazettecompg09252996693-113stmixzz0qeublder http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpostgazettecompg09252996693-113stmixzz0qeublder http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpostgazettecompg09252996693-113stmixzz0qeublder The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has challenged the state's new expedited permitting process...Read More Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:20:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomstate-supreme-court-to-hear-case-over-possible-royalty-payment-violations-that-could-void-thousands-of-natural-gas-drilling-leases http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomstate-supreme-court-to-hear-case-over-possible-royalty-payment-violations-that-could-void-thousands-of-natural-gas-drilling-leases http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomstate-supreme-court-to-hear-case-over-possible-royalty-payment-violations-that-could-void-thousands-of-natural-gas-drilling-leases Thousands of natural gas drilling leases throughout Pennsylvania could be voided if the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania...Read More Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:44:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpittsburghlivecomxpittsburghtribbusinesss-641807html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpittsburghlivecomxpittsburghtribbusinesss-641807html http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpittsburghlivecomxpittsburghtribbusinesss-641807html It is driven by surging activity in the Marcellus Shale region in Pennsylvania and portions of surrounding states, which is estimated to hold enough natural ...Read More Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:40:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewsground-shifts-in-drilling-tax-debate http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewsground-shifts-in-drilling-tax-debate http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwthetimes-tribunecomnewsground-shifts-in-drilling-tax-debate HARRISBURG - The ground is shifting in the debate over capitalizing on natural gas reserves... Read More Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:54:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/riches-for-the-statemarcellus-shale-must-be-handled-properly http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/riches-for-the-statemarcellus-shale-must-be-handled-properly http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/riches-for-the-statemarcellus-shale-must-be-handled-properly Pennsylvania is sitting on a large part of what some people are saying could be the biggest natural gas reserve in the United States. It is known as the Marcellus shale bed and it runs through parts... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:52:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpahousecompr074090109asp http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpahousecompr074090109asp http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwpahousecompr074090109asp HARRISBURG, Sept. 1 – State Rep. Camille Bud George, chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today said his severance-tax legislation that would have natural gas... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:44:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwphillycominquirerlocal20090901-rendell-won-t-seek-natural-gas-taxhtml http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwphillycominquirerlocal20090901-rendell-won-t-seek-natural-gas-taxhtml http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/httpwwwphillycominquirerlocal20090901-rendell-won-t-seek-natural-gas-taxhtml Philadelphia Inquirer Rendell said after meeting with industry officials that he would agree to delay his push to impose a tax on natural gas extracted from the Marcellus Shale. ... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:54:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hart-energy-announces-fall-conference-on-unconventional-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hart-energy-announces-fall-conference-on-unconventional-gas http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hart-energy-announces-fall-conference-on-unconventional-gas Pittsburgh Conference: Hart Energy Publishing announced a fall conference on unconventional gas in Pittsburgh on October 19. To see the conference agenda, click here. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:49:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/business-to-business-gas-expo-is-being-held-in-september http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/business-to-business-gas-expo-is-being-held-in-september http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/business-to-business-gas-expo-is-being-held-in-september The Central Susquehanna Business to Business Oil and Gas Expo is intended to bring together the oil and gas industry and the local business entrepreneurs to explore the opportunities that abound... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:59:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/prospect-of-decades-of-returns-makes-marcellus-shale-the-hot-place-to-be http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/prospect-of-decades-of-returns-makes-marcellus-shale-the-hot-place-to-be http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/prospect-of-decades-of-returns-makes-marcellus-shale-the-hot-place-to-be To hear natural gas companies speak of their immediate drilling ambitions, one might be surprised to learn that the price of natural gas at the wellhead has at times this month dipped below $3 per... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:20:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-gas-drilling-planned-for-baldwin-borough http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-gas-drilling-planned-for-baldwin-borough http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-gas-drilling-planned-for-baldwin-borough Baldwin Borough officials announced last night that Dale Property Services Penn LCC, has scheduled meetings to explain natural gas drilling plans and to secure mineral rights and lease agreements... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:57:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesapeake-bay-foundation-files-challenges-of-dep-permits http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesapeake-bay-foundation-files-challenges-of-dep-permits http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/chesapeake-bay-foundation-files-challenges-of-dep-permits For the first time since the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection (DEP) took over review of erosion, sediment, and stormwater control plans for natural gas drilling sites, the Chesapeake... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:01:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/national-fuel-gas-supply-to-expand-transportation-capacity-in-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/national-fuel-gas-supply-to-expand-transportation-capacity-in-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/national-fuel-gas-supply-to-expand-transportation-capacity-in-marcellus-shale A unit of National Fuel Gas Co. said Wednesday it is starting a binding open season to expand transportation capacity in the Marcellus Shale fairway in central Pennsylvania. Read more Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:46:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wastewater-from-marcellus-shale-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wastewater-from-marcellus-shale-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wastewater-from-marcellus-shale-drilling The U.S. Department of Energy recently selected the University of Pittsburgh as one of nine national partners that will develop techniques for curtailing the possible environmental and health hazards... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:26:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-finds-recipe-for-success-in-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-finds-recipe-for-success-in-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/range-resources-finds-recipe-for-success-in-shale Range Resources Corp. has made quite a name for itself over the past several years, expanding to energy plays nationwide. The Fort Worth-based company, which specializes in the exploration and... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:22:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wayne-county-resides-above-worlds-largest-gas-reserve http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wayne-county-resides-above-worlds-largest-gas-reserve http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/wayne-county-resides-above-worlds-largest-gas-reserve A massive energy reserve that resides below Wayne County and throughout the Appalachian Basin could supply U.S. natural gas needs for at least 20 years, newly released estimates show. Penn State... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:26:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/leading-marcellus-shale-operators-to-discuss-their-strategy-october-19-in-pittsburgh-pa http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/leading-marcellus-shale-operators-to-discuss-their-strategy-october-19-in-pittsburgh-pa http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/leading-marcellus-shale-operators-to-discuss-their-strategy-october-19-in-pittsburgh-pa HOUSTON, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Hart Energy Publishing announces the inaugural...Read More Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:03:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-to-hold-public-meetingshearings-on-two-natural-gas-drilling-permit-applications http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-to-hold-public-meetingshearings-on-two-natural-gas-drilling-permit-applications http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dep-to-hold-public-meetingshearings-on-two-natural-gas-drilling-permit-applications WILKES-BARRE – The Department of Environmental Protection is holding a public meeting and a public hearing...Read More Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:12:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-activity-sizzles-while-barnett-interest-fizzles http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-activity-sizzles-while-barnett-interest-fizzles http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-activity-sizzles-while-barnett-interest-fizzles Fort Worth Business Press It's not necessarily less expensive to drill in the Marcellus Shale or Louisiana's Haynesville Shale, another up-and-coming play, but rather that the ...Read More   Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:48:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/1-billion-question-what-will-pa-do-now http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/1-billion-question-what-will-pa-do-now http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/1-billion-question-what-will-pa-do-now Rendell this year recommended imposing a tax on natural gas extracted from the Marcellus shale, a newly discovered formation that runs the length of ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:27:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/penn-state-study-on-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/penn-state-study-on-marcellus-shale http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/penn-state-study-on-marcellus-shale Penn State University released a study today noting that Marcellus Shale development will pump $14.17 billion into the state’s economy in 2010 and create more than 98,000 jobs, while generating... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:14:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/disclosure-bill-moves-closer-to-the-governors-desk http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/disclosure-bill-moves-closer-to-the-governors-desk http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/disclosure-bill-moves-closer-to-the-governors-desk With no discussion or debate, SB 297 (Yaw) moved from the House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to the House floor.  The bill was not amended so unless it receives an amendment... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:39:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/committee-approves-severance-tax-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/committee-approves-severance-tax-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/committee-approves-severance-tax-bill By a vote of 15 to 11, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee reported the Severance Tax bill, HB 1489, from committee this morning. The bill now heads to the House floor but must... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:22:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-drilling-rig-unveiled http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-drilling-rig-unveiled http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-drilling-rig-unveiled Federal, state, county and local officials and Chest Township area residents gathered yesterday to hear details about a new drilling rig unveiled for drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:16:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-4 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-4 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-4 This week’s budget activity involved a call by Governor Rendell for a personal income tax increase from 3.07% to 3.57% and an Emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss additional cuts to his... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:15:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/severance-tax-bill-scheduled-for-a-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/severance-tax-bill-scheduled-for-a-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/severance-tax-bill-scheduled-for-a-vote  House Environmental Resources & Energy Chairman Camille “Bud” George has scheduled HB 1489 for a committee vote next Tuesday, June 23rd. The bill requires a driller to apply for... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:25:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/executives-see-a-future-beneath-regions-land http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/executives-see-a-future-beneath-regions-land http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/executives-see-a-future-beneath-regions-land Drilling for natural gas in the shale that lies deep below the surface of Western Pennsylvania could create jobs in the region for years to come while providing royalty payments to property owners... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:23:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/states-lose-jobs-due-to-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/states-lose-jobs-due-to-severance-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/states-lose-jobs-due-to-severance-tax The Commonwealth Foundation: If Governor Rendell is allowed to succeed in passing his proposed severance tax, not only will he fail to reach his estimated tax collections but he will force up to... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:20:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/a-million-acres-of-paydirt http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/a-million-acres-of-paydirt http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/a-million-acres-of-paydirt The next big thing in U.S. energy exploration will be the Marcellus Shale, a vast, underground layer of rock stretching from upstate New York down through Pennsylvania and into Ohio and West... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:34:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-3 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-3 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-3 Tuesday was a busy day in the Capitol with dueling press conferences at opposite ends of the hallway. Business and Government Leaders from across Pennsylvania cited opportunities in the Marcellus... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:47:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/north-huntingdon-seeks-to-regulate-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/north-huntingdon-seeks-to-regulate-drilling http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/north-huntingdon-seeks-to-regulate-drilling Members of the township's planning commission asked Andrew Blenko, the planning director and engineer, to look into an ordinance in Oakmont blocking drilling of gas wells in residential... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:51:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/exco-north-coast-energy-hires-sanders-as-regulatory-manager http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/exco-north-coast-energy-hires-sanders-as-regulatory-manager http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/exco-north-coast-energy-hires-sanders-as-regulatory-manager EXCO – North Coast Energy, Inc. (EXCO-NCE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EXCO Resources, Inc. (NYSE: XCO), has hired Larry M. Sanders as Regulatory Manager and Kim Anthony as Regulatory Clerk... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:40:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hazleton-lawmaker-endorses-natural-gas-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hazleton-lawmaker-endorses-natural-gas-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hazleton-lawmaker-endorses-natural-gas-tax House Majority Leader Todd Eachus endorsed a state severance tax on natural gas production Tuesday, thus ensuring this hotly debated idea will be considered when a state budget deal is hammered... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:39:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/harrisburg-hears-procons-over-natural-gas-drilling-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/harrisburg-hears-procons-over-natural-gas-drilling-tax http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/harrisburg-hears-procons-over-natural-gas-drilling-tax Governor Rendell wants to impose a five percent tax on natural gas drilled from the Marcellus Shale formation, which experts say has the potential to develop into a major domestic energy source in... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/study-finds-us-production-would-dip-under-hydraulic-fracturing-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/study-finds-us-production-would-dip-under-hydraulic-fracturing-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/study-finds-us-production-would-dip-under-hydraulic-fracturing-bill US oil and gas production would drop 20.5% over 5 years if federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing becomes law, the American Petroleum Institute said on June 9 as it released a new study. Read... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:42:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/patriot-news-budget-talks-must-consider-everything http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/patriot-news-budget-talks-must-consider-everything http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/patriot-news-budget-talks-must-consider-everything ...isn't it time to think beyond what is already on the table, not just for this budget but for future ones as well? After all, a tax on Marcellus Shale extraction, for example, or a cut in education... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:58:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-senate-oks-bill-to-reveal-more-gas-shale-data http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-senate-oks-bill-to-reveal-more-gas-shale-data http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-senate-oks-bill-to-reveal-more-gas-shale-data Philadelphia Inquirer... A bill that would require faster disclosure about production results from wells drilled on the potentially lucrative Marcellus Shale gas formation in ... Read More Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:49:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/states-or-feds-who-gets-to-regulate-hydraulic-fracturing http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/states-or-feds-who-gets-to-regulate-hydraulic-fracturing http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/states-or-feds-who-gets-to-regulate-hydraulic-fracturing A controversial process used in natural gas drilling, and crucial to the Barnett Shale’s development, is at the center of a tug-of-war dispute between the energy industry and some legislators... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:46:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislators-tells-pine-creek-gas-industry-should-be-allowed-to-grow http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislators-tells-pine-creek-gas-industry-should-be-allowed-to-grow http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/legislators-tells-pine-creek-gas-industry-should-be-allowed-to-grow State Rep. Garth Everett, R-Muncy, Thursday reiterated his belief that the best way for the state to benefit financially from natural gas development - at least for now - is to lease more state land... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:43:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/county-expects-more-than-100-gas-well-permits-by-years-end http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/county-expects-more-than-100-gas-well-permits-by-years-end http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/county-expects-more-than-100-gas-well-permits-by-years-end Three natural gas companies, East Resources Inc, Chesapeake Energy and Fortuna Energy, are anticipating having permits on more than 100 wells in Tioga County by the end of 2009. Read more Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:08:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/musto-introduces-severance-tax-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/musto-introduces-severance-tax-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/musto-introduces-severance-tax-bill  Senate Democrat Environmental Chairman Raphael Musto has introduced a severance tax bill in the Senate. Senate Bill 905 requires a driller to apply for a severance tax registration... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-2 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week-2  The House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee was scheduled to consider HB 1394 on June 2nd. The bill specifies that the owner of land under the Farmland & Forest Assessment Act... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:55:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-committee-to-hold-news-conference http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-committee-to-hold-news-conference http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-committee-to-hold-news-conference Next Tuesday (June 9) folks in and around the Capitol will have the opportunity to get an up close and personal look at the technology that is used to extract natural gas. The Marcellus Shale... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:21:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/central-bradford-progress-authority-change-on-the-horizon http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/central-bradford-progress-authority-change-on-the-horizon http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/central-bradford-progress-authority-change-on-the-horizon In a presentation on Thursday to the members of several local chambers of commerce, the executive director of the Central Bradford Progress Authority said more natural gas-related businesses are... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:27:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/us-lawmakers-seek-regulation-of-drilling-practice http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/us-lawmakers-seek-regulation-of-drilling-practice http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/us-lawmakers-seek-regulation-of-drilling-practice U.S. lawmakers expect to introduce legislation next week that would reverse a Bush era law exempting a controversial drilling practice from federal oversight, possibly driving up costs and curtailing... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:24:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-meeting-draws-crowd http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-meeting-draws-crowd http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-meeting-draws-crowd Bradford County will soon have information available online about natural gas activity happening in the county. Dave Spigelmyer was the main speaker, and he provided a presentation about the natural... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:26:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/shale-drillers-push-back-against-calls-for-more-oversight http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/shale-drillers-push-back-against-calls-for-more-oversight http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/shale-drillers-push-back-against-calls-for-more-oversight The oil and gas industry’s trade group says increased federal regulation of a method to crack underground shale rock to release natural gas could increase costs and chill production. Read more Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:19:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/us-house-bill-may-up-marcellus-shale-well-costs-by-150000 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/us-house-bill-may-up-marcellus-shale-well-costs-by-150000 http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/us-house-bill-may-up-marcellus-shale-well-costs-by-150000 Legislation set to be introduced in the US House of Representatives is likely to bump up the cost of drilling a new well in the Marcellus Shale by as much as $150,000, according to The American... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:17:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-expected-to-supply-10-of-us-gas-needs http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-expected-to-supply-10-of-us-gas-needs http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-expected-to-supply-10-of-us-gas-needs A massive natural gas reserve beneath Wayne County and the region will become the country’s largest natural gas source by 2020, said the CEO of a major energy company.  Read more Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:07:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/house-agriculture-delays-action-on-clean--green-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/house-agriculture-delays-action-on-clean--green-bill http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/house-agriculture-delays-action-on-clean--green-bill The House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee was scheduled to consider HB 1394 on June 2.  Eight amendments had been filed to the bill.  There were no votes on the bill and the... Sun, 31 May 2009 19:39:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/severance-tax-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/severance-tax-update http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/severance-tax-update It was February 4th when Governor Rendell first proposed a severance tax on natural gas extraction as a part of his budget.   How much of a part? $107,200,000 worth.   Since that time,... Sat, 30 May 2009 12:16:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/is-gas-severance-tax-the-answer http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/is-gas-severance-tax-the-answer http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/is-gas-severance-tax-the-answer Can a severance tax on natural gas production be the answer to state and municipal financial problems?   That was one of the questions debated Thursday during a public forum focusing on... Thu, 28 May 2009 20:35:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/haynesville-shale-could-become-nations-largest-gas-source-within-six-years http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/haynesville-shale-could-become-nations-largest-gas-source-within-six-years http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/haynesville-shale-could-become-nations-largest-gas-source-within-six-years The Haynesville Shale formation in northwest Louisiana will become the country's largest source of natural gas production within six years, Chesapeake Energy Corp. CEO Aubrey McClendon said. Read... Thu, 28 May 2009 20:15:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-says-he-will-offer-more-cuts http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-says-he-will-offer-more-cuts http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-says-he-will-offer-more-cuts Gov. Rendell said yesterday that he would offer "several hundred million dollars" in additional spending cuts next week in an effort to balance the new state budget. Read more Wed, 27 May 2009 20:32:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/granville-township-receives-65k-in-lease-money-from-natural-gas-drilling-company http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/granville-township-receives-65k-in-lease-money-from-natural-gas-drilling-company http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/granville-township-receives-65k-in-lease-money-from-natural-gas-drilling-company Granville Township has received $65,640 for leasing township property to Fortuna Energy.   The land is a little more than 21 acres and the township received $3,000 an acre, township Supervisor... Wed, 27 May 2009 20:24:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-firm-pushes-for-cheaper-way-to-cross-brandywine http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-firm-pushes-for-cheaper-way-to-cross-brandywine http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-firm-pushes-for-cheaper-way-to-cross-brandywine Williams, the natural gas giant that plans to replace a seven-mile section of its pipeline in the county, is mounting a campaign to get support for using a cheaper alternative to cross the East... Wed, 27 May 2009 20:21:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-income-tax-increase-hinted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-income-tax-increase-hinted http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pennsylvania-income-tax-increase-hinted As Pennsylvania's predicted budget deficit crept to $3.2 billion, a top aide to a leading House Democrat on Tuesday raised the possibility of increasing the state income tax to tackle the... Tue, 26 May 2009 20:14:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/anadarko-rates-us-as-risky-too-preoccupied-with-politics http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/anadarko-rates-us-as-risky-too-preoccupied-with-politics http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/anadarko-rates-us-as-risky-too-preoccupied-with-politics Anadarko Petroleum, one of the biggest US independent oil and gas companies, has decided to err on the side of caution - something it wishes the government would do when setting energy policy. Read... Tue, 26 May 2009 20:04:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-politics http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-politics http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/natural-gas-politics With growing evidence that the drilling can damage water supplies, Democratic leaders in Congress are circulating legislation that would repeal the extraordinary exemption and for the first time... Mon, 25 May 2009 20:09:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-drilling-spurs-road-bond-debate http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-drilling-spurs-road-bond-debate http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-drilling-spurs-road-bond-debate Natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation is spurring debate about requiring owners of overweight vehicles to pay higher road bonds. Read more Mon, 25 May 2009 20:06:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-eyes-tax-on-natural-gas-wells http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-eyes-tax-on-natural-gas-wells http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/rendell-eyes-tax-on-natural-gas-wells Opinion is divided on the new tax, which would take effect Oct. 1 if approved by the Legislature. Many Democrats and environmentalists like it, saying other states already have such levies. They urge... Fri, 22 May 2009 07:56:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/around-the-capitol-this-week The General Assembly is in the first of a two week break from session and returns on June 1st.   The primary focus of the time spent between then and the summer break will be the passage... Thu, 21 May 2009 07:54:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drilling-not-a-big-contributor-to-mon-pollution http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drilling-not-a-big-contributor-to-mon-pollution http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/gas-drilling-not-a-big-contributor-to-mon-pollution A study completed by an environmental engineering and consulting firm has revealed that natural gas development was only a minor contributor to elevated levels of total dissolved solids in the... Thu, 21 May 2009 07:53:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-budget-crunch-raises-specter-of-higher-taxes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-budget-crunch-raises-specter-of-higher-taxes http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/pa-budget-crunch-raises-specter-of-higher-taxes Polling shows wide support for tobacco and natural gas extraction taxes, said Johnna Pro, spokeswoman for House Appropriations Chairman Dwight Evans, D-Philadelphia. Read more Thu, 21 May 2009 07:51:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/development-chief-yablonsky-bullish-on-pittsburghs-economy http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/development-chief-yablonsky-bullish-on-pittsburghs-economy http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/development-chief-yablonsky-bullish-on-pittsburghs-economy The Pittsburgh-area economy will be well positioned to grow when the recession ends — especially if the region develops its promising energy resources — the new head of the Allegheny... Thu, 21 May 2009 07:49:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-results-have-national-fuel-happy http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-results-have-national-fuel-happy http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/marcellus-shale-results-have-national-fuel-happy National Fuel Gas Co. executives said they are encouraged by the early results from a new well that the company and its joint venture partner drilled in a potentially lucrative region of Pennsylvania. Tue, 19 May 2009 07:34:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/drbc-eliminates-review http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/drbc-eliminates-review http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/drbc-eliminates-review Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Executive Director Carol R. Collier today announced that she has issued a determination notifying natural gas extraction project sponsors that they may not... Mon, 18 May 2009 07:31:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dissolved-solids-in-the-monongahela http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dissolved-solids-in-the-monongahela http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/dissolved-solids-in-the-monongahela A study has been completed by an engineering firm regarding the Total Dissolved Solids in the Monongahela. To access the study, click here Sun, 17 May 2009 19:26:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/test-wells-planned-to-determine-natural-gas-potential http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/test-wells-planned-to-determine-natural-gas-potential http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/test-wells-planned-to-determine-natural-gas-potential The Dallas-based Chief Oil & Gas LLC has its eye on natural gas that may be locked in Marcellus shale in parts of Cambria and Somerset counties. Read more Sun, 17 May 2009 19:12:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/sb-298-scheduled-for-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/sb-298-scheduled-for-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/sb-298-scheduled-for-vote The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has scheduled Senator Gene Yaw’s SB 298 for a vote on June 9th. The bill also addresses concerns about adverse impacts on Pennsylvania Clean... Sun, 17 May 2009 19:09:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hb-1394-scheduled-for-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hb-1394-scheduled-for-vote http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/hb-1394-scheduled-for-vote The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has scheduled HB 1394 (Houghton) for a vote on June 2nd. The bill deals with oil and gas and coal bed methane. It was introduced by the sponsor at... Sun, 17 May 2009 19:08:00 EDT http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/clean-and-green-legislation http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/clean-and-green-legislation http://www.marcellusminutes.com/news/clean-and-green-legislation A bill in each chamber addressing Clean and Green and rollback taxes has been scheduled for a vote in early June. The Clean and Green program is a state program designed to preserve agricultural and...