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New report finds Marcellus Shale development unrelated to Pa. mortality rates

Meghan Keely2018-01-04T15:47:36-05:00January 4th, 2018|

Mortality rates in the six Pennsylvania counties with the most Marcellus Shale development have declined or remained stable since shale production began in the region, according to a new Energy In Depth-commissioned report. The findings directly refute accusations from anti-energy groups that the fracking boom is a threat to public [...]

An Honest Discussion About a Pennsylvania Severance Tax

Meghan Keely2017-10-24T16:16:10-04:00October 24th, 2017|

As the Pennsylvania House of Representatives considers House Bill 1401, which would impose a severance tax of as much as 3.5 cents per Mcf on natural gas, we believe it's well past time for... An Honest Discussion About a Pennsylvania Severance Tax Claims made by severance tax supporters Not paying [...]

Pennsylvania methane emissions continue to fall as production rises

Meghan Keely2017-09-12T14:28:10-04:00September 12th, 2017|

Energy In Depth reports: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) recently released its “2015 Air Emissions Inventory for Unconventional Natural Gas Operations,” an annual report on emissions from unconventional production, processing operations and compressor stations. And despite some early alarmist reports from anti-fracking PennFuture, the overall news from the [...]

Senate jams shale tax, industry permits into unhappy package

Meghan Keely2017-08-08T11:12:05-04:00August 8th, 2017|

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — For years, environmental advocates have sought a tax on Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale natural gas production while business associations have sought speedier state approval of permits for the activities of polluting industries. Now, legislation approved by the Republican-controlled state Senate gave both provisions an unexpected and unwelcome [...]

Natural gas severance tax would make largely negative trends even worse

Meghan Keely2017-07-27T08:21:08-04:00July 27th, 2017|

By Daniel J. Weaver It has become an annual ritual at crunch-time as the House and Senate work to find the revenue to fund a state budget: legislators whose constituents are receiving the benefits of lower electricity prices and cleaner air propose a natural gas severance tax that will adversely [...]

Report projects up to $3.7 billion in petrochemical investments in PA

Meghan Keely2017-03-22T13:30:15-04:00March 22nd, 2017|

Governor Tom Wolf and the Team Pennsylvania Foundation have released the report from a comprehensive study conducted by IHS Markit. The study, Prospects to Enhance Pennsylvania’s Opportunities in Petrochemical Manufacturing, forecasts $2.7 to 3.7 billion in investments in natural gas liquid (NGL) assets as well as the opportunity to attract [...]

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