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By Vorys On February 23, 2009

Exception to PA Hiring Freeze

Good news for the PA DEP. The potential economic benefits from natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale apparently outweigh...


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By Vorys On February 10, 2009

Marcellus Information

There's been a lot of interest recently in the development of natural gas from Marcellus Shale. If you have such an interest, you...


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By Vorys On February 1, 2009

PA Severance Tax

Gov. Ed Rendell is expected to propose this week the state's first severance tax on natural gas production to address, in part,...


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By Vorys On January 13, 2009

PA Wastewater Disposal Discussions

Increased wastewater volumes from Marcellus Shale drilling activities have led to an interesting partnership. According to this...


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Adopted by the PA Environmental Quality Board: "The new fee structure sets a base permit cost of $900 for all Marcellus Shale...


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Marcellus Shale Regulation (NY)
By Vorys On December 17, 2008

Marcellus Shale Regulation (NY)

We have noted in previous posts the challenges presented in New York for producers looking at the Marcellus Shale. One involves...


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By Vorys On December 8, 2008

NY Drilling Laws

Not everyone is against development. Last summer, NY imposed a moratorium on horizontal drilling in order to study its...


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With an eye toward the Marcellus Shale, PA county commissioners are looking once again to assess oil and natural gas inventories...


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By Vorys On November 25, 2008

Chesapeake Asset Sale

According to this news release, Chesapeake has sold a 32.5% interest in its Marcellus Shale assets for $3.375 to StatoilHydro,...


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By Vorys On November 24, 2008

How Quickly Things Can Turn

The downturn in the natural gas market, and the economy more generally, has dampened the zeal of natural gas drillers in...


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