Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons
10th Legislative District
Lawrence, Beaver, and Butler counties

Marcellus Shale drilling is creating exciting opportunities and raising many questions. I recently hosted a meeting for the public to ask questions of the experts. I hope the nearly 200 people who attended found the information to be useful.

This page contains more information about this emerging industry and how it will affect our communities.

FactsFacts   Information by CountyGas well trends, by county
» Marcellus Shale Formation
» PA DEP fact sheet
» PA DCNR FAQ
» Natural Gas Extraction from the Shale
» U.S. Department of Energy Article on Modern Shale Gas - A Primer
» Regulation of Marcellus Shale Drilling
» Monitoring
» Compliance Assistance
» Penn State Cooperative Extension's Marcellus Shale website with extensive resources
» Natural Gas Migration Problems in Western Pennsylvania
  » Permits and wells drilled in 2010
» Permits and wells drilled in 2009
» Total wells drilled, by county: 2000-2008
» Total estimated annual revenue

Landowner IssuesLandowner Issues
» Thinking of leasing your land for oil or natural gas drilling?
» Landowners Marcellus Shale Leasing
» Landowners and Oil & Gas Leases in PA
  (PA DEP FAQ Sheet)
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