Manage Marcellus Shale Royalty Income

Penn State Cooperative Extension will be holding a workshop, “Marcellus Shale – Potential Royalty Income and How to Manage It” on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at the Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd., Wellsboro, PA.   

The meeting will start at 7 p.m. and end at approximately 9:30. Speakers include PSU Extension, legal and financial management experts who will discuss the issues on the Marcellus shale economics, royalty payments, and money management.  Topics will include how to read your royalty check, financial arrangements to optimize retained income and investment planning. A question and answer period will follow the presentations.

Please contact the Tioga County Extension Office to register to attend at (570) 724-9120.  

Participants will have a greater understanding of the financial issues involved following the drilling of a gas well. This program is intended to inform you of the needs to address as a landowner with property held within the Marcellus Shale after signing a lease.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Bob Hansen at (570) 724-9120 in advance of your participation or visit.  

Financial service providers interested in sponsoring the meeting and erecting a display table at the site should contact the Tioga Extension office as soon as possible at (570) 724-9120.

For More Information, contact:
Robert S. Hansen
Penn State Cooperative Extension, Tioga County
118 Main St.
Wellsboro, PA  16901

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Other Related Events:

Jan 7:  "Natural Gas Exploration - Marcellus Shale Development", 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, 102 Equity Dr., Greensburg, PA  15601.  Sponsored by Representative Reese and Representative Krieger with Penn State Cooperative Extension.

Jan 19:  "Marcellus Shale - Potential Royalty Income&How to Manage It", 7:00 to 9:30 PM, Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd., Wellsboro, PA  16901. To pre-register or for further information, please call the Tioga County Extension office at (570) 24-9120.

Jan. 20:  "Marcellus Drilling 201 - The Mechanics and Issues Related to Development of this Natural Gas", Tom Murphy, Penn State Cooperative Extension Educator, Energy Development presenting.  University of Pitt-Bradford Campus.  Time and location to be announced.  Please contact University of Pitt-Bradford Campus Outreach Services to register at 814-362-5078.

Feb. 16:  "Natural Gas Drilling and Its Affect on Roads, Bridges and Other Municipal Concerns", Tim Ziegler, Field Operations Specialist, Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, and Scott Sjolander, Penn State Cooperative Extension Educator presenting.  6:00 - 8:00 PM, University of Pitt-Bradford Campus, room to be announced.  Please contact University of Pitt-Bradford Campus Outreach Services to register at 814-362-5078.

Mar. 24:  "The Environment and Natural Gas Operations - Minimizing Impacts to Forests and Wildlife", Robert S. Hansen, Penn State Cooperative Extension Educator presenting.  6:00 - 8:00 PM, University of Pitt-Bradford Campus, room to be announced.  Please contact University of Pitt-Bradford Campus Outreach Services to register at 814-362-5078.