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Permalink Reply by Frank Walker on September 30, 2011 at 1:31pm

Entirely possible. But no sane driller wants to drill anywhere in New York State. It's too politically risky.

Put yourself in their position. You have limited resources, times are tough and prices are falling. Why risk NY drilling when you can drill in Ohio or in West Virginia or even in Pennsylvania; anywhere but in New York. Those other states have their welcome mats out. In NY you get treated like sh**.

SW New York is a great region and it is about as far from Albany as anywhere else in the state. But that's not far enough.

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Permalink Reply by gary smith on October 2, 2011 at 1:54pm

well put.

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Permalink Reply by Shaffer Farm on October 2, 2011 at 2:41pm

We are trying hard to fight the environuts that populate upstate NY.  These people-including James Northrup-are spreading downright lies and hysteria throughout the region..We are fighting back--two lawsuits have already been filed against towns trying to ban any drilling or gas related activities within their borders.  Hoping for the best.  Gas companies say they will begin seeking new leases in NY in the spring of 2012.

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Permalink Reply by Matthew Santiago on October 2, 2011 at 2:54pm

Here are some great geology maps at the following link.

 

http://www.theinfomine.com/2011/08/27/utica-shale-a-major-oil-disco...

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Frank Walker on October 3, 2011 at 8:14am

Terrific item.  Thank you for posting.

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Permalink Reply by Linn A. Willers on October 6, 2011 at 10:55am

Your assumption makes sense.  When referencing the Marcellus, NY shale seems to thin moving North.  I realize the Utica and Marcellus are different gelogical times and my commentary may be wrong.

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