by:Ken Silverstein Deloitte Study says Other Nations Might Eventually Catch Up If the United States is able to mass produce shaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is the most frequently occurring sedimentary rock. gasNatural gas trapped in a shaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay
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After years of being derided for hurting the environment, could new uses for coal help revive its reputation? Energy watchers have begun touting the virtues of coal gasification, a process that converts the carbon-based fuel into a synthetic called “syngas.” This can be used as an alternative for both crude and natural gasA naturally occurring
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By Miranda Startare New Eagle council and residents heard plans from officials with an energy company to conduct seismic surveys. Representatives from EQT Corporation, based in Pittsburgh, attended Tuesday’s council meeting and explained their upcoming plans in the borough. EQT will be conducting 3D seismic surveys to help determine “the most efficient and environmentally responsible
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by:Tim Schooley Houston-based Scientific Drilling International will be the latest oil and gas firm to set up operations at the Alta Vista business park, a 256-acre property in Fallowfield Township in southeastern Washington County. The company reached a deal last week to buy 9.2 usable acres at Alta Vista from The Middle Monongahela Industrial Development
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Kris Keller, MBA – Herbein + Company, Inc. Pennsylvania House Majority Whip and members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus have unveiled a package of legislation called “Marcellus Works,” which is designed to secure Pennsylvania’s energy future and create thousands of new jobs by fostering the transition to natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon
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