Monthly Archives: April 2010

IOGA of NY: DEC’s Decision to Exclude NYC and Syracuse Watersheds is Excessive and Unnecessary

The following statement is attributable to Brad Gill, executive director of the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York. 4/23/10 – “We respect the work of the DEC and the challenges it faces dealing with unsubstantiated fears associated with … Continue reading

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Statement from Brad Gill, Executive Director of the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York

Note: The following is in response to claims by opponents of natural gas exploration that industry’s recommendation to expedite the auction of state land leases to save the state from closing parks and historic sites is disingenuous. Marcellus Shale exploration … Continue reading

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Natural Gas Industry Proposes Rescue of Environmental and Parks Budgets

4/15/10 – New York State could raise more than $200 million in fiscal year 2010-11 alone by expediting the auction of state land leases and the application approval process under a proposal being advanced by the Independent Oil & Gas … Continue reading

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NY’s Oil and Gas Industry Praise President’s Plan for Increased Domestic Natural Gas and Oil Production

Note: President Obama on Tuesday proposed opening areas of ocean along the Atlantic coast, Alaska and Gulf of Mexico for the purposes of oil and natural gas drilling. The following statement may be attributed to Brad Gill, executive director of … Continue reading

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