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New offer from Chesapeak

My farm is located in SE allegheny county, Elizabeth Twp. The original offer from them was 250 per and that was about three months ago. They are negotiable on the royality, they started at 12.5% Just today they offered 500 per and will still negitiate the royality rate. We must sign by 8-14 and that will not happen as they want me to discuss same with all the neighbors. I am under the impression they only want to do Hydraulic and I/we would want a deep verticle also. Any thoughts are… Continue

Added by scott m on August 5, 2009 at 2:04pm — 19 Comments

Chesapeake Energy on track to be largest producer by end of '09

Chesapeake Energy has been intensifying its efforts in the Marcellus shale and is poised to take over the lead in production of natural gas coming from it. In an operations update issued at the end of the first half of '09 the company hi-lighted a couple of reasons that probably help explain why so many companies are shifting their exploration activities to the Marcellus. Assuming $7 gas and $70 oil (today's… Continue

Added by Tom Copley on August 4, 2009 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

State-by-State Results of the Hydraulic Fracturing Poll

Thus far...



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Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on August 3, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

Hydraulic Fracturing and UDSW Protection

Hydraulic Fracturing and UDSW Protection



ALL Consulting

Lead author: J. Daniel Arthur

Contributing authors: Bill Hochheiser, and Brian Bohm



Download and Print the Paperbr>


Introduction



Natural gas production from shale formations is a fast-growing segment of the United States’ natural gas supply, and is considered one of the… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on July 30, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Waymart Shale Meeting Tonight, July 30th

FYI ... There is a meeting this evening, July 30th--open to the public--in Waymart, PA, at the Salvation Army Ladore Camp to discuss how the Marcellus Shale project will affect the area. There is also a Q&A segment. The meeting is being held at the Pavillion Building, 287 Owego Turnpike in Waymart. Time is 6:00pm.

Added by Raymond Wharrie on July 30, 2009 at 11:34am — No Comments

Devon CEO Rips the Climate Bill

Devon CEO Rips Climate Bill… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on July 23, 2009 at 11:06am — No Comments

ABC Look at Hydraulic Fracturing

In a special report on hydraulic fracturing, in the July 6th edition of the Oil and Gas Journal, the authors write that, “the need for communication of accurate information to the public, lawmakers, and regulators is imperative on various drilling-related topics, including hydraulic fracturing, water use and supply, and surface use. [Especially given the] active development of massive US natural gas shale plays in regions of the country….”… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on July 15, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Congress Inches Forward Toward Regulating Hydraulic Fracturing

FEEL FREE TO LISTEN TO THE HEARING.



We need to “move forward” with a working group in order to discover the best drilling practices for the safe extraction of shale gas, Jim Costa (D-CA), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources said at a June 4th oversight hearing on unconventional fuels and the potential of shale gas.



The hearing didn’t really resemble its title. Or… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on June 10, 2009 at 8:00pm — 7 Comments

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

Added by Rita McConnell on June 8, 2009 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment

Climate Change Activist Sees the Potential Benefits of Shale Gas

Joseph Romm, noted online climate change activist, sees how the teasure trove that is the Marcellus could lower emissions and help the US meet climate change goals.

http://www.platts.com/weblog/powerlines/2009/06/04/climate_change_1.html

Added by Rita McConnell on June 5, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Obama: "We have a lot to learn from Brazil" - Ok then, let's learn it.

See video - at least the first minute.





I definitely agree. Let's follow Brazil's 2 prong energy policy. Sounds good to me.



- Neither the Brazilian government nor state-run Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is willing to stop producing oil and natural gas or to decrease output. Petrobras produces 1.9 million b/d of oil,… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on June 3, 2009 at 1:15pm — No Comments

Terry Engelder Webinar

Terry Engelder of Penn State along with Gary Lash (SUNY-Fredonia) are two pioneering geologists who have really educated the public about the Marcellus shale formation. In this Webinar, Dr. Engelder, explains some of the technical side of horizontal drilling and fracking when drilling for… Continue

Added by Tom Copley on May 29, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Time for the industry to clean up its act?

What is the legitimate role of government in regulating chemicals used in hydro-fracturing natural gas wells? Hydro-fracturing is a key technology used in achieving productivity in shale gas wells, and has been in use for decades. Now these chemicals are coming under Congressional scrutiny as… Continue

Added by Tom Copley on May 28, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Tetra Tech report finds Marcellus Shale drilling had minimal impact on total dissolved solids in the Monongahela River last fall. To read report, go to pamarcellus.com/news.php

ENVIRONMENTAL FIRM FINDS MARCELLUS SHALE DRILLING ACTIVITY HAD MINIMAL IMPACT ON TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS FOUND IN MONONGAHELA RIVER LAST FALL



PITTSBURGH (May 20) – A study completed by international environmental engineering and consulting firm Tetra Tech, Inc., revealed that natural gas development was only a minor contributor to elevated levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the Monongahela River last fall.



Tetra Tech found that the primary TDS load in the Monongahela… Continue

Added by Betsy Mallison on May 20, 2009 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Hydraulic Fracturing Considerations for Natural Gas Wells of the Marcellus

ALL Consulting has put together a good piece on fracturing.



"The issue of hydraulic fracturing has raised many concerns from the public as well as government officials. This paper will review the history and evolution of hydraulic fracturing, including environmental and regulatory considerations. Additionally, technical and environmental considerations will be presented applicable to hydraulic fracturing in the unconventional arena of gas shales with an emphasis on the Marcellus… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on May 18, 2009 at 11:45am — 2 Comments

Vote in Our Poll

Go to our poll on Marcellus producers.

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on May 14, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Sign our Domestic Energy Peition!



"As landowners, mineral owners, oil and gas professionals, and concerned citizens, we respectfully ask Congress to maintain fiscal policies that encourage domestic exploration and to NOT add hurdles, in the form of additional taxes & fees, to our domestic energy industry. America needs policies that encourage domestic exploration and prompt the pursuit of our own abundant energy resources."



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Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on May 5, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

DOE Primer on Shale Gas

This new report from DOE is a really great "101" on Shale Gas. Its long, but its worth the read if you really want to know about the extraction of shale gas. It is not specific to the Marcellus.

http://www.fossil.energy.gov/programs/oilgas/publications/naturalgas_general/Shale_Gas_Primer_2009.pdf


Happy reading.

Added by Rita McConnell on April 20, 2009 at 4:40pm — 5 Comments

Who is King? Marcellus, Haynesville or the Barnett shale?



Part 3 of 3 in a series covering the 2009 Developing Unconventional Gas Conference

By Austin Eudaly



Several companies spoke about their specific positions in each of the prolific shale plays in the US. It should be noted that there was a tremendous amount of new buzz surrounding the Marcellus Shale at this year’s conference. Range Resources CEO, John… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on April 13, 2009 at 1:50pm — 1 Comment

The Gas Glut and the Pickens Plan



Part 2 of 3 in a series covering the 2009 Developing Unconventional Gas Conference

By Austin Eudaly



Currently, we are seeing what is being commonly referred to as a natural gas glut in the US. Today, we have an over abundance of supply, and a not so copious demand. Thomas Gardner, Director for Simmons & Co. International discussed the causes… Continue

Added by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher) on April 10, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

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