A recent U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) release discusses how new natural gas pipelines have expanded northeast gas production – boosting natural gas production 18 percent higher than the year-ago period. While several important projects have come online in late … Read More
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West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin looks to lower severance tax
One week ago, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin delivered his State of the State Address to highlight key pieces of legislation and what he identified as his top priorities. Everything from economic development to education is covered (you can … Read More
Times-Tribune Editorial Board: Promotion of CNG sensible
I read with great interest the Scranton Times editorial supporting a compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Lackawanna County. As someone who drives a CNG vehicle, gets it maintained locally and desires to find good uses for locally produced natural … Read More
Podcast Volume 5: Let’s talk methane emissions
Today we’re talking about methane emissions and what the natural gas industry is doing to reduce emissions through technology. There has been a lot said in recent months regarding fugitive emissions and what steps the industry can take to decrease … Read More
Podcast Volume 4: Bridging to Higher Education
In our previous podcast we highlighted all that Cabot and others in the natural gas industry are doing to partner with educational programs and schools across Pennsylvania. Today we’re taking a closer look at the bridge program from schools in … Read More
The Problem with Natural Gas Infrastructure
As Director of External Affairs for Cabot, I was honored to testify about the problem with natural gas infrastructure in the United States in relation to America’s energy security to members of the House of Representatives Natural Gas Caucus in … Read More
Just the facts: Setting the stage to tell your Shale Story
We have entered June and the time for action on a finalized state budget is kicking into high gear. There are several major policy pieces on the table and they are all somewhat linked into a massive budget agreement. We … Read More
Keeping Money in Your Pockets
Thanks to the development of shale oil and gas, each U.S. household is projected to save an average of $2,000 this year alone in reduced energy and transportation costs. Click the video below to learn more: PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL2NvSjZlUkhMSjFVP3JlbD0wIiB3aWR0aD0iNjQwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM2MCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT4=
A closer look at proposed PA Severance Tax
This morning, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf unveiled his plan for a new budget which includes a 5% severance tax on the value of natural gas produced at the wellhead plus 4.7 cents per thousand cubic feet. What this equates to … Read More
From households to small businesses, savings seen in natural gas
There has been a great deal of conversation concerning the Marcellus Shale and how development less than an hour north of the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre region is changing the impact of energy on a global scale. Even more impressive is the impact this same development is having on our local economy. … Read More