Appalachian Basin

Missing Context: Oil and Natural Gas Key Provider for Eastern Ohio

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

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It’s Happening: Shell Ethane Cracker Plant Commences Operations

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

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Midterm Spotlight: Natural Gas Key Issue for Ohio Senate Candidates

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

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Ohio Energy Leaders Agree – Energy Future is Not an “Either/Or” Moment, but an “And” Moment

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

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Pennsylvania’s Senate Candidates Agree: ‘I Support Fracking’

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

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Ohio Leads the Way in Responsible Oversight of Natural Gas Operations

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

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Proposed LNG export terminal in Pa. takes next steps to move forward

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.

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Researchers’ Own Findings Discredit New Study Linking Fracking to Childhood Leukemia

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

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New York’s Fracking Ban in the Spotlight Amid Rising Energy Costs

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,

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Pittsburgh’s Spirit of Energy Innovation Lives On

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

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More Marcellus drillers joining the ‘responsibly-sourced’ natural gas movement

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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