Lake View, NY (9/30/09) – “IOGA of New York has begun a review of the SGEIS and remains optimistic that the state DEC has found a balance that continues to protect New York’s environment and allows responsible exploration for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale,” said Brad Gill, IOGA of NY executive director. “Oil and gas producers have an outstanding record of environmental and operational safety in New York. A regulatory structure that is tough but fair will allow this state to realize this tremendous economic opportunity.” 

“Natural gas is a clean, abundant and affordable fuel,” Gill added. “Increasing production here in New York will help improve our economy, increase tax revenues and jobs, and bring our nation closer to energy independence.”

View a press statement provided by The Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York to the New York regarding the spill at a gas-drilling site in Dimock, PA.

Download the testimony provided by The Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York to the New York State Energy Planning Board on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

In response to questions and feedback received during IOGA of NY sponsored public information forums, a question and answer style document on hydraulic fracturing has been developed. To view our Hydraulic Fracturing Q&A document, click here.