Monthly Archives: July 2011

Very interesting comparison between two states – PA and NY – their approach to shale exploration. “The (PA) state Department of Labor and Industry reports that Marcellus drilling has created 72,000 jobs between the fourth quarter of 2009 and the … Continue reading →

At its current rate of increase, the prolific Marcellus Shale of Pennsylvania could soon lead the United States in natural gas production while employing hundreds of thousands of people, according to a recent study by Penn State.  On Wednesday, Penn State … Continue reading →

In a case that may give West Virginia landowners a stronger bargaining chip in dealings with natural gas companies, a Marion County man is suing two of the states largest gas producers to pay up or get off his land.Richard … Continue reading →