A recent article by Energy News Network attempts to explain why Ohio’s top oil and gas producing counties lag behind the state’s average unemployment rate. However, the article is missing key context and fails to underscore the immense benefits the industry has brought to Eastern Ohio. 1. The oil and natural gas industry is a
Read More...The Shell Polymers Monaca (SPM) petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania, became fully operational this week, marking it as the first major polyethylene manufacturing complex in the Northeast. Shell Downstream Director Huibert Vigeveno heralded the project: “Building this world-class facility is a fantastic achievement and one the team can be proud of; it’s a showcase of
Read More...With just one week left until the 2022 midterm elections, both candidates in the Ohio Senate race are doing everything they can to differentiate themselves on the issues, except one: Ohio’s prolific natural gas and oil development. As is being seen in campaigns in energy-rich states across the country, Ohio’s candidates are largely in agreement
Read More...Ohio’s natural gas and oil industry is committed to a dual track of lowering the industry’s carbon footprint while maintaining reliability and affordability, according to panelists at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s recent energy conference. Participants were confident that this is achievable through an all-of-the-above energy portfolio that unleashes domestic oil and natural gas while
Read More...Pennsylvania’s contentious Senate race has little that the two candidates agree on but in last night’s debate one thing was clear: Both candidates understand the importance of the state’s prolific natural gas development for the economy and the voters they hope to represent that continue to pay rising energy costs. Pennsylvania – my home state
Read More...In the midst of a global energy crisis where Ohioans have seen rising gas prices, familiar anti-natural gas activists are petitioning the federal government for increased government oversight of Ohio’s well resources, ignoring the state’s long documented history of responsible management. In a petition led by “Keep it in the Ground” actors such as the
Read More...EQT Corp.’s recent acquisition could be one of the last big deals in the Appalachian Basin as buyers are running out of the kind of sellers they like. The post Big purchases in the Appalachian Basin likely to be few and far between appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale
Read More...A proposed Pennsylvania LNG export terminal is aiming to pre-file with federal regulators by the end of 2022 and reach a final investment decision by 2024. The post Proposed LNG export terminal in Pa. takes next steps to move forward appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter.
Read More...The United States has an abundance of natural gas, particularly in the Appalachian Basin. In fact, as the American Oil and Gas Reporter recently explained: “Today, Appalachia by itself is outproducing all but two of the nations on the list of the world’s top liquified natural gas exporters in 2021: the United States and Russia.
Read More...Another round of attention-grabbing headlines has swept the media, this time blaming fracking for childhood leukemia, yet they fail to highlight obvious limitations and past contradictions by the very same researchers. A new study by Yale University researchers, published by the Environmental Health Perspectives, claims to link children who live near unconventional oil and natural
Read More...The U.S. Department of Energy recently sent letters to New England governors urging them to take measures to shore up their oil and natural gas supplies ahead of the coming winter. Energy Sec. Granholm wrote: “I urge you to consider what additional steps you can take in the coming weeks to improve preparedness, including using
Read More...There is a host of legislation being teased and introduced in Congress that could have major impacts on the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, particularly in the Northeast, and for consumers as well. But regardless of what transpires with these bills, they raise valid questions. At a time when inflation is on the rise,
Read More...Olympus Energy LLC has certified its natural gas production in the Appalachian Basin via Project Canary. The post Olympus Energy LLC certifies natural gas, midstream operations in Appalachian Basin appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter.
Read More...Pittsburgh is known for energy innovation, which in recent years has centered around the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). In May 2022, PIT announced a partnership with exploration and production company CNX Resources Corporation (CNX) to convert PIT-produced natural gas into alternative fuel, which will result in major emissions reductions for the airport. Pennsylvania has kept
Read More...More drillers in the Marcellus Shale are joining the “responsibly-sourced” natural gas movement that’s been sweeping through the Appalachian Basin in recent months, according to Farm and Dairy. Range Resources recently unveiled plans to enter a pilot program with Project Canary, a climate tech company, to certify two well pads in southwestern Pennsylvania via the
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