Energy Day took place last week in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The event was organized by America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA), the Associated Petroleum Industries of PA (American Petroleum Institute, API), the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) and the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA). The event was attended by over 300 individuals and representatives of 13 different Chambers of Commerce. We will be highlighting information from the event in a series of posts.

Energy Day in NEPA was an incredibly successful and informative event which touched on all aspects of the natural gas industry and how to become involved with it as a local business. This panel offered information beneficial to those just learning about the industry through seasoned affiliates touching on processes, regulations, impacts and even the export potential.

Energy Day Sponsors From Across the Marcellus

Energy Day was truly a collaborative event, and not just among the natural gas industry. The list of sponsors represented organizations seeing first hand the tremendous positive impacts this industry is having on their local communities and those eager to learn new ways to help businesses and local workers become involved in the opportunities it provides.

There were 13 different Chambers of Commerce from across the Marcellus Shale region which participated in the event:

Canton Area, Central Bradford County, Columbia Montour, Hazelton, Montrose Area, Pittston, Scranton, Southern Wayne, Wayne, Wellsboro, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport/Lycoming and Wyoming County

The event was also sponsored by various economic development partners:

Ben Franklin of NEPA, CANDO, NEPA Alliance, NEPIRC, Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Association, NEPA Technology Institute/GVTA, Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission, Penn’s Northeast, Scranton SBDC, and ShaleNet

Over 300 people attended Energy Day.

Local Insight and Welcoming Remarks

Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty

Mayor Doherty offered the welcoming remarks at Energy Day, including a look at how Scranton has benefitted from the Marcellus Shale industry operating nearby.

“Our city is on the right track, just as the shale industry is moving on the right track and has had a great impact on our city. This event is a great example of that. (2:10)

Read more and watch all of the presentations at http://eidmarcellus.org/marcellus-shale/energy-day-the-state-of-nat...

Also be on the lookout for additional posts from Energy Day on Supply Chain, Natural Gas Usage, and Pipelines.