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Permalink Reply by Jack Straw on January 5, 2013 at 11:03am

The Summer issue of Pennsylvania Geology Vol. 42, No. 2 (Summer 2012)
(published by the Pennsylvania Geological Survey) has a short 10 page article on the Marcellus.
As is often the case, the associated maps and figures are of particular value.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/pub/pageolmag/pdfs/vol42no2.pdf

JS

Permalink Reply by Jim Litwinowicz on January 5, 2013 at 2:19pm

Jack;   Good article thanks for posting it.

Permalink Reply by Jack Straw on January 6, 2013 at 8:09am

Totally off topic, but never-the-less of potential general interest.

 

Brutal Cold Waves Could be Heading for the U.S.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/nasty-cold-waves-could-b...

 

I am digging out my Woolies.

 

JS

 

Permalink Reply by gary smith on January 13, 2013 at 10:49am

jack better hope some really cold weather gets here or we'll be able to nail him for being wrong, finally.  hahaha

Permalink Reply by Jack Straw on January 8, 2013 at 5:55am

Below is a link to the “overview” of a Bentek Energy report (Bentek are a subsidiary of Platts).

The full report is meant for purchase; however, the short overview presents the “Key Takeaways” and several plots that I found of interest.

The one presented bar chart notes their prediction that Natural Gas will increase its share as a fuel for electrical generation from 23% in 2011 to 32% in 2017 (a 50% increase over six years).

Natural Gas is projected to increase its share at the expense of Coal and of renewables.

 

http://bentekenergy.com/documents/PowerJumpStartsNewGasMarketCycle_...

 

 

Permalink Reply by D Thomas on March 5, 2013 at 6:34am

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100517773

Warren Buffet wants to fuel his Santa Fe Trains with Natural Gas.

Far as Gas replacing Coal for Electricity?

Coal burns hotter than Gas.. so most they likely do is go from 65% coal and 45% gas to 50/50 by the year 2015 or so.

Permalink Reply by D Thomas on March 5, 2013 at 6:36am

If we ever convert from Gasoline to Natural Gas vehicles on a large scale.. prices would most likely skyrocket and become profitable for Nat.Gas.

Permalink Reply by Jack Straw on January 9, 2013 at 5:26pm

This past weekend 6 times as many people went to see “Texas Chainsaw 3D.” as sat in a theater showing “Promised Land” - I guess more people want to see real Horror Films than a fake Horror Film!

Best news that I have heard this year.

 

Source: http://patdollard.com/2013/01/matt-damons-anti-fracking-movie-bombs...

 

Matt Damon’s Anti-Fracking Movie Bombs At Box Office

Jan 7, 2013

Excerpted from The Los Angeles Times: Also this weekend, the Matt Damon-John Krasinski collaboration “Promised Land” got off to a bad start. The environmental picture, which was co-written by and stars the actors, expanded from 25 theaters to 1,676 locations but brought in a lackluster $4.3 million.

The Focus Features production about a town with natural gas reserves only cost the studio and co-financier Participant Media about $15 million to produce. But with middling reviews and a B CinemaScore, it’s a long shot that the film will end up being a hit even given its modest budget.

Excerpted from E2 Wire: Fracking gets natural gas out of the ground, but it isn’t bringing people into movie theaters.

Big stars and political controversy didn’t translate into a significant box-office haul as “Promised Land,” a new movie exploring environmental concerns about the gas-production method known more formally as “hydraulic fracturing,” fared poorly in its nationwide opening.

The film, which Matt Damon co-wrote and stars in, took just 10th place at the weekend box office, with $4.3 million in ticket sales, according to The Los Angeles Times.

The top weekend spot, with $23 million, went to the slasher flick “Texas Chainsaw 3D.”

“Promised Land,” which cost $15 million to make and was directed by indie pioneer Gus Van Sant, delves into fears about water pollution from fracking.

Fracking is the increasingly common gas development method that’s fueling a U.S. production boom. It involves high-pressure underground injection of water, sand and chemicals to liberate oil and gas trapped in shale rock formations.

The movie stars Damon as an energy-company representative dispatched to a struggling farm town to convince residents to sell drilling rights on their land — an exchange in which they’ll be paid handsomely.

But he runs into moral dilemmas and an environmental activist played by John Krasinski, who co-wrote the movie with Damon.

Environmental groups are using “Promised Land” as a platform for criticism of fracking, while some conservatives are attacking the film.

Permalink Reply by 015334grltd9m on January 10, 2013 at 2:17am

The public is no longer interested in the subject since "My Babies Mommies" is the latest to come out of hollywood.

Permalink Reply by Jack Straw on January 10, 2013 at 8:45am

 

There is one component of frac fluid that has killed and injured more than any other constituent, and it is continuing to do so today.

I myself was once pulled out of a river, while being overcome by an accidental overdose of DMHO.

Below is a "Call to Action" from the California based "Coalition to Ban DHMO"

 

Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide!

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Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

Dihydrogen monoxide:

is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.

contributes to the "greenhouse effect."

may cause severe burns.

contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.

accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.

may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.

has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions!

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the midwest, and recently California.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

as an industrial solvent and coolant.

in nuclear power plants.

in the production of styrofoam.

as a fire retardant.

in many forms of cruel animal research.

in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.

as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

The Horror Must Be Stopped!

The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.

 

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Be sure to Check out this utube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3erdgVVTw

 

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Permalink Reply by Jack Straw on January 10, 2013 at 4:14pm

 

A presentation of interest to those in PA and/or WV.

 

“The Marcellus Shale….By the Numbers”

presented at the Eastern Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists meeting, September 24, 2012

 

http://www.searchanddiscovery.com/documents/2012/10447avary/ndx_ava...

Permalink Reply by Jack Straw on January 11, 2013 at 7:43am

 

I have absolutely no relationship with Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Development (MCOR); however,  I would like to put in a plug for them (as they are one of but a few resources dedicated to serving the interests of the citizens).

 

Penn State was founded in 1855 as a publicly supported agricultural college.

Although the scope of the University has greatly expanded, it still maintains a strong focus on Agriculture and matters of benefit to rural Pennsylvania.

Additionally, Penn State’s Geology program is consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the Nation (and has been at the top for many decades).

 

The Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Development brings together the strengths of individuals within the University and makes their knowledge and experience available to the common Landowner. Their inter-disciplinary approach brings skilled individuals together in a group that have expertise in many otherwise unrelated areas; individuals who would not otherwise normally associate. What they do have in common are skills that relate to the Marcellus Shale.

 

To gain an idea of what they might provide that would be of benefit to you, please visit:

http://www.marcellus.psu.edu/

 

 “The Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research (MCOR) is Penn State's education and research initiative on unconventional gas plays. We serve state agencies, elected and appointed officials, communities, landowners, industry, environmental groups and other stakeholders. We are committed to expanding research capabilities on technical aspects of developing this resource and to providing science-based programming while protecting the Commonwealth's water resources, forests and transportation infrastructure. MCOR is internally funded by the College of Agricultural Sciences, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment and Penn State Outreach.”

 

In addition to the “short courses” that have here been mentioned, you can (at your computer or laptop) immediately take advantage of online publications and webinars.

For some strange reason they do not have an easily discoverable “hot button” leading to the available pre-recorded webinars. A number of these webinars are of potential interest to those who follow Discussions on gomarcellusshale. Below is a link to the webinars:

http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars/recorded

 

Of course, you do not need to be a PA resident to take advantage of what PSU has to offer; it is a resource freely available to anyone with internet access.

 

All IMHO,

                    JS

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