Monthly Archives: July 2010

Press Release: IOGA of NY Urges Lawmakers to Do No Harm; Allow DEC to Complete its Review of Natural Gas Drilling Rules

Lawmakers should reject duplicative pending moratorium bills. Albany, N.Y. – As the Legislature is preparing a return to session, lawmakers should keep in mind the primary lessons learned by medical students: “First, Do No Harm.” This primary healthcare lesson reminding … Continue reading

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MSC to EPA: Hydraulic Fracturing is “a safe, essential part of the responsible development of natural gas”

Remarks of Kathryn Z. Klaber, Marcellus Shale Coalition president As Prepared for Delivery EPA Public Forum on Hydraulic Fracturing; Canonsburg, PA July 22, 2010 My name is Kathryn Klaber, and I have the tremendous privilege of serving as the Marcellus … Continue reading

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New Study Finds Natural Gas in Marcellus Shale Region Worth 280,000 Jobs, $6 Billion in Government Revenue

Eric Wohlschlegel | 202.682.8114 | wohlschlegele@api.org WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010—Natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale region—if developed—could create 280,000 new American jobs and add $6 billion in new tax revenues to local, state and federal governments over the next … Continue reading

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Natural Gas Opponents Continue to Mislead the Public

Editor’s Note: The flowing is attributable to Brad Gill, executive director of the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York, in response to today’s news conference outside the Senate chamber. “Today’s news conference to support proposed moratorium legislation is … Continue reading

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