Note: Governor Paterson today delivered his 2010 State of the State message to the New York State Legislature: “A Time to Rebuild: An Era of Reform & Commitment.” In his agenda to “rebuild New York,” the governor restates his commitment to developing in-state energy resources in an environmentally safe manner.
1/6/10 – “As Governor Paterson charts a path to rebuild New York’s economy, we applaud him for continuing to appreciate the significance of developing in-state energy supplies, including the exploration of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale,” said Brad Gill, executive director of IOGA of NY. “IOGA of NY members remain committed to protecting New York’s natural resources as it explores for – and extracts – natural gas.”
Read the full statement here.
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12/31/09 – The Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York (IOGA of NY) formally asked state regulators to make certain technical revisions and clarifications to the official set of rules that will govern natural gas exploration in the Marcellus Shale. At the same time, the association called on regulators to hasten the review and approval process or risk continued and significant economic loss for New York.
Read the full release here.
Read IOGA of NY’s dSGEIS comments here.
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12/29/09 – A coalition of business and economic development groups, led by the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York, today urged Governor Paterson to remain committed to his draft State Energy Plan, in which he supports the expansion of natural gas exploration in New York.
Read the full press release here.
Read the letter in support here.
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The most significant issue facing IOGA of NY is the prospect of expanded natural gas exploration in the Marcellus Shale – one the largest natural gas fields in North America. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is about to finalize an environmental impact statement, which will set the stage for natural gas companies to apply for drilling permits. We strongly encourage you to take action by clicking on the links below. Thank you for your support!
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An evironmental disaster over a 40-mile stretch of Dunkard Creek at the Pennsylvania/West Virginia border was not caused by Marcellus Shale activity, two reports have concluded.
Environmental activists in New York used the disaster to mislead the public amid initial reports that officials were considering Marcellus drilling operations as a cause of the kill. Reports by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection linked the disaster to an unrelated mining operation. Another myth dispelled.
Follow the series of news articles leading to those conclusions here.
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