Monday, August 29, 2011
A new study examining the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom in Pennsylvania suggests that, although development of this resource is having a positive economic impact in the state, the net benefits may be more modest than previously reported. (more)
Friday, October 16, 2009
It may be too soon to tell how the Marcellus Formation and its potential for huge amounts of natural gas reserves play out in the Commonwealth, but there's no denying that the shale discovery already has had a positive impact on Pennsylvanians.
Residents in poor, rural areas of Appalachia who own oil and gas rights suddenly have money after striking deals with gas companies, and, according to a recent study conducted by the new Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC) -- an effort of Penn State Extension and Pennsylvania College of Technology -- the industry will bring thousands of new job opportunities. (more)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Marcellus Shale Education & Training Center, which will provide a variety of resources to the community and the oil-and-gas industry, is being formed by Pennsylvania College of Technology and Penn State Cooperative Extension. The center aims to provide concise and accurate information to the public, offer workforce-development services, and serve as a central access point for the natural-gas industry to the vast resources of Penn State and Penn College. (more)
