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Gas company lists frack ingredients
November 16, 2010 Global oil and gas industry support company Halliburton launched a website Monday listing ingredients commonly used to hydrofracture gas wells in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region. more »» 
Analyst offers advice as gas boom picks up steam
November 1, 2010 John Felmy has been returning to his old stomping ground in recent months to share his expertise as an economist to locals faced with what may be the biggest economic bonanza since the lumber era. more »» 
Meeting to focus on gas royalty education
October 28, 2010 Natural gas royalties will be the focus of an educational meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Genetti Hotel and Suites, 200 W. Fourth St. more »»
Board gives green light on facility to house chemicals, explosives
October 27, 2010 MONTGOMERY — A sand plant that will store chemicals, radioactive materials and explosives was given the green light by the Clinton Township Zoning Hearing Board Tuesday night, despite a group of... more »» 
Pollution reduction needed for PA waters
October 21, 2010 Bringing Pennsylvania up to date on the standards for the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency will not be simple — but it is essential,... more »» 
County watershed under watch
October 21, 2010 To identify natural gas industry impacts on local fresh water supplies, it is important to determine the existing — or “baseline” — conditions of those supplies before the industry ramps up, said... more »» 
Water treatment raises concerns about radioactivity
October 20, 2010 A biproduct of the treatment process of wastewater produced by the gas industry is a chalky, cake-like sludge that must be disposed of in a landfill permitted to receive the material by the state... more »» 
NEW BUSINESSES THRIVE ATOP NEED FOR water treatment
October 19, 2010 Local businessmen Dan Ertel and Tim Butters saw treating gas industry wastewater as a good opportunity. They had another reason for wanting to treat the wastewater, however. more »» 
Wastewater at TARM gets industry re-use
October 19, 2010 When it became apparent the natural gas industry in the Marcellus Shale was going to create a need for treating large quantities of wastewater, local engineering firm Larson Design Group found itsel... more »»
Limiting fracking contamination
October 18, 2010 Of the hundreds of thousands of gallons of water removed from streams, rivers and public and private water systems every day by the gas industry tapping into the Marcellus Shale, at least 90 percent... more »»
Addicted to water
October 17, 2010 With 86,000 streams and 4,000 lakes within its boundaries, Pennsylvania appears to have no shortage of water. more »»
Expo matches workers to gas-related companies
October 17, 2010 Companies doing business in the Marcellus Shale are moving to the area and creating jobs for local workers. more »»
Lycoming County seeks funds to prepare industrial sites for gas industry
October 15, 2010 The Lycoming County commissioners are seeking federal funding that could be used to prepare brownfields — or underused industrial sites — in the City of Williamsport and Borough of Montoursville for... more »» 
Websites show gas drilling is accelerating
October 7, 2010 There has been a significant acceleration in gas drilling activity in 2010, both in drilling permits issued and actual wells being drilled, according to websites maintained by the Penn State... more »» 
Survey results reveal public opinion on gas development in region
October 7, 2010 Most voters in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District are knowledgeable about the development of the Marcellus Shale and more of them than not support that development. more »» 
Police order frack trucks out of service
October 7, 2010 A total of 208 trucks, most of them hauling liquid waste from the natural gas industry, were placed out of service during a three-day state police enforcement program. Police Commissioner Frank E. more »» 
Officials prep for ongoing gas boom
October 5, 2010 A proactive approach to accommodating ongoing natural gas industry development was the message driven home by panelists invited by the state Fish & Boat Commission Monday night. more »» 
Lawmakers battle over gas severance
September 29, 2010 As the clock winds down on passing a gas severance tax, area lawmakers are showing no signs that they are switching sides in the debate. State Rep. more »» 
Course begins teaching 1st responders how to handle gas well site emergencies
September 29, 2010 PICTURE ROCKS — The Pennyslvania Fire Academy has begun teaching first responders in the Marcellus Shale region how to deal with emergencies at gas well sites. more »» 
Housing crisis: Gas workers get preferential treatment
September 24, 2010 Housing has become a crisis for the homeless, low-income families and others finding themselves suddenly squeezed out of the market and looking for a place to live. more »» |
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