Gas Industry

A distinguished researcher in the field of food microbiology has created the first endowed professorship in Penn State’s Department of Food Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Larry Beuchat, 1965 agriculture graduate, created the Dr. more»

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will be holding a Lawnmower Clinic on April 5 and April 6.

Water Study Shows Risk From Marcellus Drilling Spill Small more»

Fetid Water Issue Murkier Than Gas more»

Editors note:  This article first appeared in the Oneonta Daily Star. Richard Downey Unatego Area Landowners Association   It’s time to let the market decide the future of renewables because the government is making a mess of it everywhere, while New York State, as one example, ignores the tremendous potential of natural gas to meet our [...] more»

Proposed Pipeline Would Transport Natural Gas To Gulf more»

Robert Poloncic Chairperson, Vestal Gas Coalition   Upon watching New York Assemblyman Richard Gottfried’s explanation on Fox News of why he supported a two year extension of a natural gas moratorium in the state,  Bob Poloncic felt the need to send him a letter. The Vestal Gas Coalition, of which I am the Chairperson, represents [...] more»

The safe development of job-creating American natural gas is without question Powering an American Renaissance. more»

Bryant La Tourette, Sr. Chenango County Businessman and Landowner   Bryant LaTourette discusses the proposed two year natural gas moratorium the New York Assembly passed on Wednesday and what that will mean for Upstate New Yorkers if it is enacted by the Senate and approved by the Governor. I came across a post on naturalgasforums.com, [...] more»

“As more abundant supplies of homegrown natural gas continue to be safely produced, it’s becoming increasingly clear that every square inch of Pennsylvania is benefitting from development of the Marcellus Shale.”

By KATHRYN Z. KLABER

Times Guest Columnist more»

If you thought you knew everything there was to know about EPA’s fracking follies last year, a recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by E&E News (sub’s reqd.) provides valuable insight into the agency’s deliberations on these matters. Namely, in a series of high-profile backtracks EPA appears to be placing the unfounded claims [...] more»

A year ago this week, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) launched an online business directory – Marcellus on Main Street – to further connect small businesses across the region with the growing and robust natural gas supply chain. more»

Farmers can make a profit selling their produce directly to local businesses, but they must not let possible new costs weaken their commitment to the new venture, according to an international team of researchers.

In New York, where I recently bought my first home, horizontal hydraulic fracturing for natural gas development is not currently permitted because there is a statewide moratorium that has been in place for almost five years.  Interestingly, without any wells nearby, we still have some of the same issues with our water shown in some of the [...] more»

Chesapeake Bay States Lag Behind In Stormwater Fixes more»

At this time of year, when many ponds are frozen over, it may seem too early to start thinking about managing them. But now is a good time for pond owners, and those they hire to manage their water impoundments, to consider participating in courses designed to help them make sound decisions.

The Department of Environmental Protection invites teachers, non-formal educators, home-school teachers, youth group leaders and Scout leaders to attend a Peregrine Falcon Educators’ Workshop, WILD in the City, on April 2 in the Rachel Carson Building auditorium, 400 Market St. in Harrisburg from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. more»