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Rita McConnell replied to Keith Mauck (Site Publisher)'s discussion 'Pa. bids for shale-gas land lower than elsewhere'
"Signing a lease in the Marcellus is a lot like making any kind of financial investment. Its all about the marketplace. There are various reasons why land/mineral values are higher or lower at any given time. The Marcellus play is young -- and…"
Jan 27, 2010
Rita McConnell replied to Bud Sudhop's discussion 'New to all of this, and seeking guidance' in the group Susquehan. County, PA
"Welcome Bud. Here's a link to the DOE Shale Gas Primer. It was published last year, but its a great place to start research -- the area on fracing (pages 62, 63 for example) are very useful. This web site is also a great place to ask questions…"
Jan 27, 2010
Rita McConnell left a comment for Rita McConnell
"Thanks for the comment Dan. My intent is to provide a view from inside industry. Just one person's expriences and knowledge ( also spent a number of years inside a government environmental agency, so understand the "sides"),…"
Jan 27, 2010
daniel cohen left a comment for Rita McConnell
"Dear Rita, if your intent is to educate the landowners in the overall impact of drilling and gas production, I believe that you are missing the mark. If your intent is to advocate for the gas companies and their production methods, you are doing it…"
Jan 25, 2010
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More Info on Albany Rally

Advocates for Natural Gas Exploration Rally in Albany to Speak the Truth About Safe DrillingALBANY, NY – Landowner Coalitions from New York’s Southern Tier will hold a rally and news conference in Albany in support of the safe exploration for natural gas and to debunk the myths associated with it.WHO: Advocates for National Gas ExplorationWHAT: Rally to say Yes to Safe Marcellus DrillingWHERE: Lafayette Park, located on Washington Avenue, across from the NYS CapitolWHEN: Monday, January 25,…See More
Jan 23, 2010
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More Info on Albany Rally

Advocates for Natural Gas Exploration Rally in Albany to Speak the Truth About Safe DrillingALBANY, NY – Landowner Coalitions from New York’s Southern Tier will hold a rally and news conference in Albany in support of the safe exploration for natural gas and to debunk the myths associated with it.WHO: Advocates for National Gas ExplorationWHAT: Rally to say Yes to Safe Marcellus DrillingWHERE: Lafayette Park, located on Washington Avenue, across from the NYS CapitolWHEN: Monday, January 25,…See More
Jan 22, 2010
Rita McConnell commented on Rita McConnell's blog post 'Help IOGA NY and NY Landowners Support Marcellus Drilling'
"David -- I don't know all of the details -- I know they've expanded since I posted. Call 518-432-9087 -- someone there shoudl know th latest. Glad to hear you or some folks you know might attend. The other sde of the coin on this debate…"
Jan 22, 2010
Rita McConnell left a comment for Rita McConnell
"Hey there. Not much happening. Full time consulting for a gas e&p. Exciting to be doing this kind of work in a growing industry with so much opportunity. How about you?"
Jan 22, 2010
Daryl Clemmens left a comment for Rita McConnell
"So what's up? Where are you these days?"
Jan 22, 2010
David Johnson commented on Rita McConnell's blog post 'Help IOGA NY and NY Landowners Support Marcellus Drilling'
"Do we know if there will be any speakers? and if so who? I really want to learn more. It's really short notice but I think I can make the rally. Where are the buses leaving? I'm near Binghamton but I have some friends in other parts of the…"
Jan 20, 2010
Rita McConnell commented on Rita McConnell's blog post 'Help IOGA NY and NY Landowners Support Marcellus Drilling'
"I hope that we'll see a big turnout. I think there are more people in NY looking to develop the Shale than not"
Jan 19, 2010
Rita McConnell replied to Rita McConnell's discussion 'For Anyone Who Might Be Confused...'
"Carolyn - I think you read a little too far into my comments. The world needs activism --everyone and everything, including capitalist ventures, needs a check and balance system. I appreciate that your intentions in this debate are pure --but…"
Jan 19, 2010
Greg Ricks commented on Rita McConnell's blog post 'Help IOGA NY and NY Landowners Support Marcellus Drilling'
"Good luck! Too much "can't do" attitude in America these days and it is killing our economy. It starts in Washington and works its way down to the state and local level. We are the most technologically advanced country in the world…"
Jan 19, 2010
Carolyn replied to Rita McConnell's discussion 'For Anyone Who Might Be Confused...'
"gas is not clean; it is a fossil fuel; and every methane molecule when burned turns into carbon dioxide. to accuse people who are concerned about the environment as being " activists" well what do youcall yourself? You are an activist for…"
Jan 19, 2010
Rita McConnell replied to Mike Holmstrom's discussion 'Benzene in the air in Texas, gas production suspected'
"The study is not in final form yet -- I believe the fidings were termed preliminary."
Jan 19, 2010
A blog post by Rita McConnell was featured

Help IOGA NY and NY Landowners Support Marcellus Drilling

Join UsJanuary 25, 2010 in Albany, New Yorkfor the:"Say YES to Marcellus, Stop the Frackin' Lies" Rally... Because Enough Really is ENOUGH!!They're Spreading Lies!On Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. various extremist groups will converge at the West Side of the New York State Capitol in Albany, to rally AGAINST natural gas exploration. These groups have continued to spread lies and outrageous accusations about the exploration of natural gas in New York's Marcellus Shale, and now they're…See More
Jan 19, 2010

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More Info on Albany Rally

Advocates for Natural Gas Exploration Rally in Albany to Speak the Truth About Safe Drilling





ALBANY, NY – Landowner Coalitions from New York’s Southern Tier will hold a rally and news conference in Albany in support of the safe exploration for natural gas and to debunk the myths associated with it.







WHO: Advocates for National Gas Exploration



WHAT: Rally to say Yes to Safe Marcellus Drilling



WHERE: Lafayette Park, located on… Continue

Posted on January 22, 2010 at 2:39pm

Help IOGA NY and NY Landowners Support Marcellus Drilling

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January 25, 2010 in Albany, New York



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"Say YES to Marcellus, Stop the Frackin' Lies" Rally



... Because Enough Really is ENOUGH!!







They're Spreading Lies!



On Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. various extremist groups will converge at the West Side of the New York State Capitol in Albany, to rally AGAINST natural gas exploration. These groups have continued to spread lies and outrageous… Continue

Posted on January 18, 2010 at 1:08pm — 4 Comments

PA Representative Thompson Talks Common Sense on Marcellus

Here's a great op-ed from Representative Glenn Thompson on developing the Marcellus

Posted on September 21, 2009 at 11:11am

It May Be Early, But Pennsylvania is ALREADY Seeing Economic Impact

The Marcellus Shale play may still be in its infancy, but some areas of Pennsylvania are already seeing economic impact in their communities. Imagine what it will do for PA when its really up and running. See this article from Northeat Pennsylvania:

http://www.thedailyreview.com/articles/2009/06/07/editorial/tw_review.20090607.a.pg4.tw07edit_s1.2581089_edi.txt

Posted on June 8, 2009 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment

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At 10:14am on January 27, 2010, Rita McConnell said…
Thanks for the comment Dan. My intent is to provide a view from inside industry. Just one person's expriences and knowledge ( also spent a number of years inside a government environmental agency, so understand the "sides"), complimented by the ability to walk down the hall and ask people who do this work everyday for the answers people are looking for. Companies - at least ones like mine -- are interested in those types of partnerships as well, and we do our best to encourage them. I'm not about spreading hype -- I'm about telling the story from the people who work inside the industry. They aren't the faceless, unethical, greedy villians so many envision them as. Many, dare I say most, live in the Shale fairways where they work - some have lived here all their lives, others have been able to return from other places now that there are jobs here. I hope you'll consider some of my posts more in depth -- I think you'll see that I recognize the challenges, but also understand just where its easy for opponents of drilling to hurt the industry by stirring confusion. I'm here to be helpful -- and I think some here would agree I have been.
By the way, did you ever get an answer on how roylties are calculated for a drilling unit? (Oct 3) If not, I might be able ot help. No hype.
At 9:46pm on January 25, 2010, daniel cohen said…
Dear Rita, if your intent is to educate the landowners in the overall impact of drilling and gas production, I believe that you are missing the mark. If your intent is to advocate for the gas companies and their production methods, you are doing it well. As a landowner, I'm interested in the responsible partnering with the Oil Companies to accomplish several things-the bringing of some economic relief to folks who could use it, to help our country to get off relying on others for our energy, and to avoid contamination of the water reserves and aquifers in the process. Sadly, in your explanations there is a focus on hype rather than responsible partnering.
Dan
At 10:24am on January 22, 2010, Rita McConnell said…
Hey there. Not much happening. Full time consulting for a gas e&p. Exciting to be doing this kind of work in a growing industry with so much opportunity. How about you?
At 10:03am on January 22, 2010, Daryl Clemmens said…
So what's up? Where are you these days?
At 11:39am on September 23, 2009, roy jones said…
To Carolyn...

Chesapeake's CEO didnt sell his stock when he knew his company was tanking last year, saying "I'm the captain of the ship, and I'll go down with it." He lost 2 billion dollars of his own money for his company (2/3 of his estate). Is this really the type of guy you want to make out to be a greedy evil CEO? Would you rather have one of the weasels from Wall Street running this business?

Bottom line is he's an honest, hard working guy who's built his company from the ground up over the past 17 years. He supplies america with thousands of jobs, billions of dollars of taxable revenue, and clean natural gas. Seriously, where do you get off insulting this guy? What the hell have you done for your country?

It shows how ignorant you are about the subject, because the Chesapeake CEO has been the leading voice for Clean natural gas fuels for america. If you're going to make a case against greedy CEO's, pick someone other than McClendon cuz he should be at the bottom of your list. Everytime you open your mouth it just shows how completely clueless you are about anything in this industry. My god....

Sorry for postin this on your page ritaaaa
At 7:21am on September 23, 2009, Carolyn said…
Rita: Read the article about the three gas spills last week in Dimock in the Wayne Independent. It is described as a volatile chemical mixture containing carcinogens and it is combustible. There was a substantial fishkill and the toxic mix flowed into Steven Creek, which flows into the Susquehanna. Cabot Oil is responsible. There are several other newspaper accounts. The natural gas industry posted 3.5 billion on profits last year and the head CEO of Chesapeake Gas was compensated $112 million. So yes, I say give up your land for $2500 an acre; chump change. There is a price to pay for selling out for money and that price is the destruction of the environment. I urge you to call the DEP if you have further doubt.s
At 2:17pm on September 22, 2009, Carolyn said…
The DEP has determined that 20 wells in Dimock have been made undrinkable due to methane gas. I am not making this up! Where do you think the water for fracking is coming from? The Susqueahnna, that's where, billions of gallons. Also from ponds, streams and wetlands, There was fishkill in last week's spill. I just got off the phone with someone from the DEP , name John Ryder,tel: 570-327-0533. Call him up yourself . I am not out here to disagree with people, the issue is much larger than me or anyone else. I feel it is a civic duty to let citizens know: gas drilling impacts the environment in very dangerous ways. As per Roy Jones remarks; he is just spewing hatred at me, I guess for the crime of thinking clean air and water and preserving the land is more important than money.
At 10:51am on September 22, 2009, Carolyn said…
The statement that there has been no evidence of contamination from fracking in the last 60 years is false. There was a fracking liquid spill last week in Dimock ,8,000 gallons of liquid containing water and carcinogenic chemicals. Cabot Oil and Gas. Carcinogenic means it causes cancer. To insist that gas drilling will not negatively impact the environment is a case of sheer denial. In Dimock already, four families have had their wells ruined; Cabot is supplying water. The companies that drill are not local and they do not care about what happens to the Pa landscape. I will never lease; but my land will be ruined by people sign on the dotted line with no knowledge of the truth of gas drilling .
At 12:55pm on August 30, 2009, Robin Fehrenbach Scala said…
Rita,
Just wanted to say that I appreciate your efforts to get the facts out about gas drilling. There are so many people who do not investigate the rumors they hear or seek the truth. I try to do my part but can only be so effective. I am not in the business, but I do see this play as a great opportunity to improve the economy in PA and reverse too many years of pointless struggle for many people. Thanks again.
At 10:56am on August 3, 2009, ROBERT H.DIXON JR. said…
the well site is has been chosen on a neighbors property about a 1/4 mile away it has a sign on it stating range resources no.1 a young guy across the street from the proposed site has had an offer he has 1 acre and was offered 50.00 for the acre plus percentage ive ask somr folks in the community involved in the muncipality grape vine she said a lady said that she was told her royalty could be not less tha 500.00 and not more than 5000.oo per month, also i was told that the twp. does not have to be notified up to 5 days before drilling. i dont know how u made ur decision and i admire u for it cause i am completely confused and distraught.. Thanks for what u have told me have good health and prosper bob
 
 
 

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