Author Archives: George

Cabot wins National Philanthropy Day Award – Outstanding Corporation

The folks in the natural gas industry, and specifically at Cabot, are not prone to sitting back and smelling the roses.  We understand that our hard work and dedication is evident in all that we do developing the natural resources … Read More

Throwback: Five years since the first Cabot Picnic

As the oil and gas industry was expanding in the northeastern Pennsylvania area starting in 2007, it quickly became clear that while this region had experienced economic  growth thanks to coal in some parts, its experience and involvement with natural … Read More

A State-by-State comparison of the Severance Tax

          Each state creates their own tax structure and budget based on their unique demographics and economies. Yes, Pennsylvania is the largest natural gas producing state without a severance tax, BUT Pennsylvania is also the only … Read More

A look at what a Severance Tax could mean for PA

This past year the Impact Fees, which were enacted starting in 2012, generated $225 million in revenue to be used in counties impacted by the oil and gas industry as well as state-wide environmental improvement. A much-discussed alternative is a … Read More

Cabot named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies

Just a few weeks ago, Forbes released its list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies – and Cabot was ranked number five in the category of Large Cap Companies. The 2014 list is the most recent version to be released by … Read More

Our comment on the injunction against Ms. Scroggins

Cabot’s top priority is safety on our sites: the safety of our employees, our contractors, our landowners and the environment. We are held to the highest standards by various agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and the … Read More

The industry needs to work smarter not harder in communications

As I read David Blackmon’s article, “Shale, Fracking Require Smarter – Not Harder – Industry Communications,” I found myself nodding along in silent agreement. The article took a look at the communications from the natural gas industry to the public … Read More

A Missed Opportunity to Highlight Lackawanna College

As I highlighted last week, President Obama’s visit to Scranton last week presented an opportunity to discuss the benefits of expanded natural gas production and drilling in the region. On top of that, he was hosted by Lackawanna College – … Read More

President Obama to visit Scranton-Let’s Talk about Natural Gas Benefits

For several decades, the U.S. has relied heavily on foreign sources of energy.  But now this dependency is changing, thanks in large part to new energy development in places like northeastern Pennsylvania by companies like Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. … Read More

Cabot Celebrates Vast Impact of CNG Investment

             Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation hosted a Natural Gas Celebration to highlight the benefits of expanded natural gas usage across northeastern Pennsylvania. The event featured displays by companies and organizations throughout the region that are using natural gas in … Read More