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.

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

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?

So what's up? Where are you these days?

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

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.

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

do you know a lawyer that is fair towards all and knowledgable did u sign and who did u use sorry to be a pain

hi again u say u are an industry professional as in natural gas , lawyer what do u think i should ask for if you were us we have 170 acres with an existing gas line and the property is seperated by a road picture a square with horizontal touching the north east corner does that drain it all or if we sign should we think about putting in clause to be part of any other well that might encroach on the rest

rita ,hi , my names bob and im new to the lease game, trying to help my parents resolve a lease agreement their first offer 50/14% on a 170 acre parcel have you signed and do you have any insight as to what is a fair lease and have you dealt with any lawyers yet

Thanks. Glad to be aboard.

> Hey Tom --
>
> Looked at the EXCO stuff -- it does need some updating. I'm a little new to > Wiki's -- how do I do it?

Hi Rita,

It's pretty straight forward. I'll send some instructions to your gomarcellusshale mailbox.

Since you are one of the people who has shown an interest in keeping the
wiki accurate and up-to-date, I'd like to invite you along with Roy
and Keith to join me as co-editors of the wiki. Eventually, I hope to extend editing to all gomarcellusshale members.

Assuming you wish to be included, here is a list of wiki editors effective 6/22/9:

User
Name Real Name
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Kmauck Keith Mauck
Rjones Roy Jones
Rmcconnel Rita McConnell
Tcopley Tom Copley

Please check your gomarcellusshale mail box for complete login info.

Thank you very much for taking an interest in WikiMarcellus!

Tom

Rita, for better presentation of the great news articles that you find, may I suggest that you use the link button (looks like a link in a chain) immediately above the comment window. For example, the article you posted, "Natural gas exploration emerging as area bonus" was difficult to access, because it required copying and pasting it the address window in the browser. It's more effective to post it as a link; e.g. Here's a super article on how natural gas drilling is making a difference for Bradford County. --Tom

thank you for the information. i can't get any from the company i'm dealing with.

So my situation is this. the well bore stops 10 ft short of my property, but the need a variance of 20acres plus.
There is not doubt they will be sucking gas from my property. the unit they want me a part of is 6 horz wells.

My issue is this.
20 acres translates into what $ vs environmental risk. i'm not apposed to drilling but there is risk vs reward in play
how do i know how far they have gone, all i know is they could go deep into my land without my knowledge.

again thank for all your knowledge, i wish i was working with you

NEPA
not with EXCO-NCE
not one of your sites

I have been contact to modify my current lease - to open up the max acres clause. There is a drill site being constucted right across the street.

have you heard of this situation. They want to increase drilling unit which is fine, but no provisions of how much of my property will be included in drilling unit or how big the unit will be.

how do you fit into this
Landowner?
Employee of Gas co?

thanks

That's great, I too have been in this industry a while. I think you are definately the more compassionate of the two of us, and I definately think you have the better approach to educate the people about energy exploration. I think I could learn a lot from your ways! haha. Anyways, it's nice to have educated people such as yourself on this board, trying to spread the truth, and not the typical negative beliefs about the industry.

Thanks Rita.