Our Main Goal: To educate our neighboring property owners so they may obtain the safest, most prudent gas lease possible.
2011
News - December 6 2011
The meeting given by Terry Engelder at Tunkhannock Middle School on Nov 22 was attended by some group leaders. Dr Engelder informed the group that 25% of future US power depends on fracking, either in the oil or gas fields. He had a very informative presentation going back to the US Supreme Court ruling of Pierson vs Post in 1805 which established the "Rule of Capture" by which we are governed today. He feels this is appropriate for governing today's gas drilling agenda. The Interstate Oil & Gas Commission in 1935 then allowed for unitization of different drillers so that the revenues could be split between them and thus their constituents.
The ruling by the Supreme Court of Texas on fracking beneath one's property being legal is felt to be the guide in this state. Companies may drill near your property line, but not under your property; however the ensuing fracking may penetrate your property and drain your gas.
The fact that everyone is presently force pooled below the Onondaga layer in PA was also brought into the conversation.
Some very heated discussion erupted during and after the presentation.
Soaring natural gas production has already cut the share of oil consumption met by imports to 47% last year from 60% in 2005 according to an article in The Wall Street Journal.
The typical heating oil customer who lives in the Northeast is expected to spend $2,535 on fuel this winter, up 67.5 percent from five years ago, according to the Energy Information Administration. The average natural gas customer in the Northeast, meanwhile, will spend $1,062 on fuel, down 5.9 percent from five years ago.
EDUCATIONAL LINKS:
1) Natural Gas Splits Boone Pickens and Koch Bros While Oil Reaches $100
http://theenergycollective.com/jimpierobon/70471/boone-pickens-vs-koch-brothers-over-us-natural-gas-legislation-while-oil-reaches-1
2) The Impact of Marcellus Gas Drilling On Rural Drinking Water Supplies (Everyone should read this)
http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/news/2011/11/the-impact-of-marcellus-gas-drilling-on-rural-drinking-water-supplies
3) Blades sign of energy to come (Noxen)
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/blades-sign-of-energy-to-come-1.1236438#axzz1eZDoJp2E
4) U.S. Nears Milestone: Net Fuel Exporter
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203441704577068670488306242.html
5) Williams tests exploratory well in Sugarloaf Twp.
http://citizensvoice.com/news/williams-tests-exploratory-well-in-sugarloaf-twp-1.1238749#axzz1fBJu3Mcb
6) This was submitted by a member and has a lot of good background knowledge in it: (Well worth the read)
http://lookbeforeyoulease.org/2011/12/02/new-york-times-analyzes-more-than-110000-landowner-leases-creates-searchable-database/
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New York Governor Vetoes Fracking Bill http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=d71ff79f8063b5fcdd507b11b3a7fab1 http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_712901.html http://citizensvoice.com/news/political-power-shift-could-cost-region-appointees-1.1076501 http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x1964519609/-There-is-international-interest Williams Partners begins public offering http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-14/williams-partners-begins-public-offering.html http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/537e2c007f/fb0acd9b6b/fa1e2fc238 2) Encana will cease operations in Luzerne County http://citizensvoice.com/encana-will-cease-operations-in-luzerne-county-1.1065844 3) Amy Salansky says she had a water problem before Encana company started work. 4) Other groups will keep drilling Chesapeake Energy, Williams, ExxonMobile and Corrizo still have exploratory gas wells. http://www.timesleader.com/news/Other_groups_will_keep_drilling_11-19-2010.html Drilling and core samples at the Williams, Martin test well on RT 487 above Benton should be completed soon. However the information posted last mailing from the Network 54 site was incorrect. They are still drilling to the Marcellus (it is deeper than one thought). The ENCANA Buda Well is completed. The rig has moved and started drilling at the Salansky Well site in Lake Twp. We will keep our fingers crossed that the results of the core samples from all of these sites are good and that drilling and leasing opportunities are expanded to include our area and those around us. Severance Taxes, Forced Pooling, Drilling Moratoriums and Setbacks from lakes and reservoirs are becoming hot topics. We all need to educate ourselves about these issues and let our legislators know how we feel about them. So at our last meeting we initiated a write in campaign to let our legislators, Representative Karen Boback and Senator Lisa Baker, know how our group felt by sending in signed postcards stating “As a voter and a member of the South West Ross Twp. Property Group (or Fairmount/Luzerne Property Owners Group), I urge you to do everything you can to support the responsible exploration and drilling for natural gas. I support sensible legislation to protect the environment but do not wish to see the industry chased away by senseless over regulation.” Our legislators are working on a bill to establish a Severance tax on natural gas that they agreed to have by October first as part of the state budget agreement last summer. There are significant differences over the size of the tax and where the money from the tax will go. The drilling in the area seems to have caused a deeper interest in joining a group. We are strongly encourage each member to make a point of talking with neighbors and friends about the strength we have through our group and stressing three of the tenets of our group: protect our people, protect our land, and get a fair deal 1) Latest Senate energy bill - Pickens Plan is in, climate change is out http://energyandenvironmentblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/07/latest-senate-energy-bill---pi.html 4) not much acreage left?? We have some... http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/reliances-big-bet-on-a-pricey-shale-deal/ We plan on having the next Southwest Ross Township meeting at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ sometime in September. We will get the word out as soon as we have something scheduled. If something happens that would require a meeting sooner we will schedule one. The next Columbia County Land Owners Coalition meeting at the Benton will be sometime in September also. After making over 40 contacts with gas companies over the last few weeks the Executive Committee has come to the conclusion that there will be limited interaction with gas companies until the exploratory wells being drilled in our area prove themselves. After a roundtable discussion about what we anticipate will happen next between the gas companies and our group we continued to develop a forward thinking strategy. We believe that time is on our side; we need to be patient, and most of all WE NEED TO STAY UNITED!!! We will be much more effective as a group than as individuals. This could not be better illustrated than in the recent article in the paper about how patience and solidarity paid off for the Noxen group. We are strongly encouraging each member to make a point of talking with neighbors and friends about the strength we have through our group and stressing three of the tenets of our group; protect our people, protect our land, and get a fair deal. Members that I talked to from northern Columbia County who signed leases were pleased with the way things went, felt they were well informed, and had at least two weeks to have the lease reviewed before signing. There is a confidentiality agreement regarding the terms of the lease so they will not be disclosed at this time but I can say it is a good lease and that the confidentiality aspect was a major factor of having a successful outcome. Severance taxes, Forced Pooling, Drilling moratoriums and setbacks from lakes and reservoirs are becoming hot topics. We all need to educate ourselves about these issues and let out legislators know how we feel about them. Do not deny access to the water testing laboratory personnel with proper identification it is important to note that gas well operators are NOT presumed responsible for pollution of water supplies that they were denied access to sample prior to the drilling. If you want to become a member of SWRTPG you will need to complete two forms. 1. A SWRTPG Agency Agreement form which can be accessed on our website at www.rosstwpgas.com or requested by mail by sending a self addressed envelope requesting the number of forms that you need to at SWRTPG PO box 307 Sweet Valley, Pa. 18656 2. A CCLOC commitment letter for each property which can be accessed on the Columbia Coalition web page www.columbiacoalition.org , or requested at our Sweet Valley address. The CCLOC commitment letter is required before your land can be included in the CCLOC group and mapped for negotiations. When you have completed the forms you should send them to our Sweet Valley address. I ‘m Ken Long and I can be reached at (570) 256-7396 if you have any questions. That’s it for now. Stay cool, pray for rain, and have a great week. Natural gas industry spurs project between Medico, Equipetrol http://citizensvoice.com/news/natural-gas-industry-spurs-project-between-medico-equipetrol-1.904729 Range Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results http://www.marketwatch.com/story/range-announces-second-quarter-2010-results-2010-07-26?reflink=MW_news_stmp Encana releases brochure http://citizensvoice.com/news/encana-releases-brochure-1.904596 Concern Rising about Marcellus Shale Wells The Department of Environmental Protection is launching a new weekly e-newsletter on Marcellus Shale natural gas issues called the Marcellus Shale Examiner. It is also free. You can sign up here: Good source to counter the anti drilling folks. Furor over hydraulic fracturing puts Oklahoma operators on defensive Some oil and gas companies have decided that transparency is the best way to combat critics who claim their practices could endanger the environment. Baker vows to oppose 'pooling' Drilling firm allows closer look at site http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling-firm-allows-closer-look-at-site-1.899293 Latest Senate energy bill - Pickens Plan is in, climate change is out http://energyandenvironmentblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/07/latest-senate-energy-bill---pi.html Gas industry impact on politics discussed http://citizensvoice.com/news/gas-industry-impact-on-politics-discussed-1.899379 June 8, 2010 Williams Expands Acreage In Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100525-707959.html?mod=WSJ_Deals_LEFTLatestHeadlines Shell to Acquire U.S. Natural-Gas Firm http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703630304575271141801250792.html?mod=googlenews_wsj May 11, 2010 Zoners OK gas drilling in Lake Township EnCana also allowed to put in gas metering station in Fairmount Township. http://www.timesleader.com/news/Zoners_OK_gas_drilling_in_Lake_Township_05-05-2010.html State House passes Marcellus Shale bill http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/05/05/news/doc4be0da63c1fb9662053472.txt Safety of gas drilling talked about in Exeter http://www.timesleader.com/news/Safety_of_gas_drilling_talked_about_in_Exeter_05-05-2010.html Chesapeake picks up pace http://www.timesleader.com/news/Chesapeake_picks_up_pace_05-05-2010.html Penn State will be giving a seminar on Natural Gas Wells and Drinking Water on Thursday May the 13th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Lake Lehman High School. I would encourage you to attend if possible. Reservations would be appreciated and can be made by calling (570) 825-1701 The next SWRTPG meeting at Sweet Valley will be Tuesday May the 18th 7:00pm at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ. This is Primary election day so you can cast your vote then stop in for the meeting. The next Columbia County Land Owners Coalition meeting at the Benton High School will be announced when the date and time are finalized. I have been told that if you correct a problem where your deed and tax acreage didn’t match which results in your taxed acreage increasing the tax increase is not retroactive and would only start to take effect for this year’s taxes. The SWRTPG 9 member Executive Committee has been in place for almost 2 years now. We are looking to rotate new people and ideas into it. If you are interested in becoming an Executive committee member please let us know. This is important: If someone comes to your house requesting a water sample for the Gas Company: 1. Obtain the name and company affiliation of any person asking to sample your water supply and ask for proof of identification. 2. Do not deny access to the water testing laboratory personnel. It is important to note that gas well operators are NOT presumed responsible for pollution of water supplies that they were denied access to prior to the drilling. The CCLOC in Columbia County only has entered into formal negotiations and as such the 90 day commitment is in effect. There is a confidentiality agreement regarding the terms which are in the process of being worked out. The name of the company will not be disclosed at this time but it is a company with a good reputation. If you happen to be offered a lease in the mail or in person, please advise a SWRTPG leader. We would like to trend the areas involved and values being offered and it can potentially help with other negotiations. If you want to become a member of SWRTPG you will need to complete two forms. 1. A SWRTPG Agency Agreement form which can be accessed on our website at www.rosstwpgas.com or requested by mail by sending a self addressed envelope requesting the number of forms that you need to at SWRTPG PO box 307 Sweet Valley, Pa. 18656 2. A CCLOC commitment letter which can be accessed on the Columbia Coalition web page www.columbiacoalition.org , or requested at our Sweet Valley address. The CCLOC commitment letter is required before your land can be included in the CCLOC group and mapped for negotiations. When you have completed the forms you should send them to our Sweet Valley address. **************************************************************** The speakers were State Representatives Sandra Majors and Tina Picket, State Senator Gene Yaw, Industry spokesperson from Range Resources Carl Carlson, and Oil and Gas Law expert Lester Greevy Esq
SB297-Reporting requirements 6 months instead of 5 years passed senate to house in the next few weeks. SB298- Clean and green passed senate, sent to house rural affairs committee. HB1205 - Water sampling change from 1,000 feet and 6 months to 2000 ft & 24 months. Change to require water sample results sent to landowner and landowner can request another sample within 12 months of well completion. Passed out of committee now in appropriation committee. Looking to draft legislation on setbacks. (Can't drill within XXX feet of another unleased property) This legislation is very important to protect the unleased landowner from loosing gas under the Rule of Capture law. HB977 changes to Oil and Gas conservation law. They are looking to do something to prevent wells from being placed in areas where there is a danger of them being flooded. They all talked about the severance tax bills (at least 4 of them and just where the bills would send the money to) Industry rep from Range showed a slide that pointed out how small the severance tax revenue was compared to the potential other taxes that can be generated from gas drilling and showed how much more drilling was going on in Pa. compared to WV. They have a severance tax. He gave an interesting stat. The salt contained in the flow back from 31,000 horizontal wells would equal the amount of salt that Pennsylvania puts on its roads each year. Lester Greevy stressed the importance of having a Pugh Clause in your lease. ************************************************************************************** January 4, 2010 We are in the process of coordinating with Karen Bobeck, our State Representative, to have her and others present information and answer questions about pending legislation related to natural gas activities at a future CCLOC meeting. Just when that meeting will be will depend on her busy schedule and the availability of the Benton High School.
December 14, 2010
Big Oil and the Natural Gas Bonanza: Dual Operating Required
Advocates: Solar, wind jobs at stake
Political power shift could cost region appointees
Big operators tapping Marcellus gasNext DEP secretary must be committed to environment
http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2010/12/watchdog_with_a_bite.html
Protesters crash PA Society
http://www.witf.org/blogs/state-house-sound-bites/5784-drilling-protesters-crash-pa-society
Penn State has updated Water Withdrawals for Development of Marcellus Shale Gas in Pennsylvania
http://extension.psu.edu/water/resources/publications/consumption-and-usage/marcelluswater.pdf/view
Frenemies Natural Gas and Renewables Can Shake Hands and Come Out Generating
Bradford County residents say drilling brought changes
MSC President Underscores Industry’s Commitment to ‘Getting it Right’
Firm to build Montour Trail section in return for land use
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10347/1110364-58.stm
November 23, 2010
1) Chief Oil & Gas Moves All Operations to Closed Loop Drilling and more
http://chiefoilgas.cmail1.com/t/y/l/qttkdk/nitkhwti/y
5) U.S. can slash carbon emissions with natgas: report
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/925ae5a1eb/fb0acd9b6b/9b49b69194
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October 4, 2010
August 24, 2010
SRBC: Drought And Gas Drilling: Susquehanna Stream Protection Program Working
2) As we have noted:
Attorney warns Marcellus Shale landowners to be careful
http://www.wvrecord.com/news/228650-attorney-warns-marcellus-shale-landowners-to-be-careful
3) More info from Lorraine:
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blog/energy/2010/08/marcellus_firms_flock_to_liquids.html
5) UGI entering the play?
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/ugi-marcellus-bid-could-result-in-lower-rates-1.946524
6) Editorial on DEP's actions
http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/547214.html?nav=5004
7) DEP has a daily info page produced each day. If you would like info from them you may subscribe to...
www.PAEnviroGuide@gmail.com
8) Drilling in state parks?
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/doubts-raised-about-future-of-gas-drilling-in-many-pa-parks-1.949062
9) Lehman Twp Supervisors back drilling.
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Lehman_Twp__supervisors_say_they_back_gas_drillers_08-16-2010.html
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August 4, 2010
Check out Range Resources July Company Presentation
It is long but shows just how fast the company has improved extraction of gas from Marcellus shale
http://www.b2i.us/frame.asp?BzID=790&to=cp&Nav=0&S=0&L=1&ID=4062
http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/26/concern-rising-about-marcellus-shale-wells.aspx?admgarea=news
Drillers, residents keep eye on Harveys Lake
http://citizensvoice.com/news/drillers-residents-keep-eye-on-harveys-lake-1.903127
http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-dep-marcellus-shale-examiner.html
http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling-firm-allows-closer-look-at-site-1.899293
Encana drill first to dig in
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Encana-drill-first-to-dig-in.html
If you start this make sure you read it all.
Residents tell EPA Pa. gas drilling poisons water
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jrnCodmMZhIWjyiXJP_JYQUd77BgD9H4GE901
Gov't says natural gas inventories grow
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9H45J2G0.htm
PSU Geologist: No Gas Drilling in Pike for “Years and Years”
http://pikecountypress.com/wordpress/2010/05/27/psu-geologist-no-gas-drilling-in-pike-for-%E2%80%9Cyears-and-years%E2%80%9D/
Can a U.S. senator really be this uninformed? Casey on 'fracking'
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Can-a-US-senator-really-be-this-uninformed-Casey-on-fracking-95025749.html
There are many rumors that Chesapeake has withdrawn lease offers in Luzerne and surrounding Counties.
We believe there is nothing that we could have done to prevent this from happening and that it impacts our entire area and all groups.
This appears to be a last minute change in policy on their part and it is not the first time we have seen companies do this as a negotiating strategy.
We do expect that they will be back again before long offering leases.
We are still in communication with Chesapeake and other energy companies and plan to keep all options open.
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- October 7, 2009
We want to make our members aware that other groups are now using the Benton High School for their meetings. This will require our members to pay close attention to our Columbia County Land Owner Coalition meeting dates.
The dates of our Columbia County Land Owner Coalition meetings at the Benton High School will be E-mailed, posted on our web sites, and recorded on our Phone messages.
Members have told us that Chesapeake land-men are making offers in our area. This has nothing to do with our group, so please refrain from accepting direct offers from them.
Just tell them, "I am sorry, but I am with the Ross Township Group and the Columbia Coalition".
Remember the SWRTPG & Coalition will be able to negotiate a better lease than what you can get from them.
We are in direct talks with Chesapeake Energy Company and hope to complete a deal before the end of this year. Chesapeake Energy has made lease offers to landowners in Wyoming County in the range of $5750.00 per acre and 20% royalty.
September 20, 2009.
Fortuna Energy Inc. is working with The Friendsville Group, a coalition of about 600 property owners, to lease all of the group's acreage in northern Pennsylvania for $5,500 an acre for a five-year lease on their property, with a company option to extend the lease for another three years. The company will also pay 20 percent royalties for producing wells.
Also the Wyoming County Landowners group with 37,000 acres has announced an agreement with Chesapeake for $5,750 an acre and 20% royalties.
We are talking with representatives from the oil and gas industry and have discussed sign-on bonuses and royalties in the ranges being offered to these two groups.
This is great news but is only part of the puzzle as we expect to get a copy of our lease today or tomorrow We will continue to pursue the best lease possible for our group but unless you want a haphazardly reviewed lease we need you to be patient, Remember that the lease is the most important part of the agreement and protects you and your property..So please refrain from accepting direct offers that attempt to circumvent our efforts.
At this point we have no definite boundaries beyond Ross.
August 23 2009 1. WE ARE IN ACTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH A VERY REPUTABLE GAS COMPANY. IT IS EARLY IN THE PROCESS BUT THEY HAVE OFFERED DISCUSSIONS ON SEVERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO OUR GROUP. AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE TIERED OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT: 1. HIGHER PAYMENT LOWER ROYALTY, 2. MEDIUM PAYMENT $MEDIUM ROYALTY, LOWER PAYMENT $HIGHER ROYALTY. EACH LANDOWNER COULD CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT WOULD BE BEST FOR THEM. MORE INFORMATION AT OUR SEPTEMBER 15 MEETING 2. FROM THE FRIENDSVILLE GROUP WEB SITE:
Several (more than 5) gas companies are VERY interested in the Friendsville Group's land.
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Hi this is Ken and today is Saturday, July 4th 2009.
May we always remember the significance of this day.
The next SWRTPG meeting will be 7:00pm Tuesday July 7th at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ.
Attorney Dale Tice will be the feature speaker.
- The Northern Wayne County Property Group, NWPOA, announced today that their Steering Committee has entered into a Letter of Intent with Hess/Seneca and has in turn recommended it to the membership.
- The two Citrus wells north of Benton now have DEP approval.
- Pa. House bill 1205, if passed, will extend the timeframe for when a landowner can claim damage to the water supply from six months to 24 months and expand the distance where pollution of a water supply is presumed to be caused by an oil or gas well drilling operation from 1,000 to 2,000 feet.
- The Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has passed a bill providing for a Severance tax on natural gas drilling.
Several occurrences have been reported to me this week where a landsman has told a landowner that their neighbor has signed a lease with them when in fact they have not. If the reason that you are signing a lease is because you were told your neighbor did, you might just want to verify with your neighbor that the information you were told is correct.
10 questions you should ask yourself before you sign a lease
1. Has an attorney versed in oil and gas leases reviewed the lease for me?
2. Do I understand in detail exactly what I am signing?
3. Am I being pressured to sign this lease, forcing me to skip over things on this list?
4. Am I OK with the terms and financial aspects of the lease or will I regret signing it later?
5. Am I signing this lease just because my neighbor did or a landsman claims they did?
6. Can I make out better if I wait?
7. Can I afford to wait?
8. Does the lease protect everything I want protected?
9. What would my dad say?
10. What does my property owner group think about this lease?
BE AWARE: THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SUBMITTED A COMPLETED COMMITMENT LETTER FOR EACH PROPERTY WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE DATABASE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR PROPERTY WILL NOT APPEAR ON FUTURE MAPPINGS AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO ANY CCLOC GROUP MEETINGS.
Hope you have a great day.
Ken
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Hi this is Ken and today is Friday, June the 19th
The production results from Cabot’s’ Susquehanna County Marcellus Wells are coming in with initial production rates of between 6.4 and 9.0 MMcfpd. After 30 days these wells are producing between 5.3 and 8.3 MMcfpd and they are estimated to have a lifetime production value in excess of 4.5Bcf. These results are between 2 and 3 times their original published projections. At $4/mmbtu gas prices the wells are providing a 25% rate of return
The two wells north of Benton now have DEP approval.
We are still talking with several companies as activity is picking up.
We do expect our members to help us by showing initiative in seeking out Pool Group information and getting their requested forms and information back to us. We will help but we can’t do it for you. If you want to be included in a lease you must take the initiative to look out for yourself.
Current mapping of all groups should be completed by this time, but we are still looking for many letters of commitment that have not yet been returned to the group. Coalition meetings are limited to members having submitted a letter of commitment or completing one at the meeting. Ross meetings are approaching the same restrictions. BE AWARE: THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SUBMITTED A COMPLETED COMMITMENT LETTER FOR EACH PROPERTY WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE DATABASE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR PROPERTY WILL NOT APPEAR ON FUTURE MAPPINGS AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO ANY CCLOC GROUP MEETINGS.
For every property owner for whom we don’t have a commitment letter, we expect one of two things in the next few weeks:
A completed commitment letter for each property
OR
Notification that you are leaving the group.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding this matter.
? DON”T LOOSE CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF
? IT’S YOUR GAS and YOUR LAND, MANAGE IT WISELY
? DON’T BE PUSHED INTO SIGNING ANYTHING
? UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING
That’s it for now.
Hope you have a great day.
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Hi this is Ken and today is Thursday, June 11th
The next CCLOC meeting is at the Benton High School on Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00 PM.
The next SWRTPG meeting will be at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ on Tuesday July 7th at 7:00 PM.
We are still talking with several companies as activity seems to be picking up.
We do expect our members to help us by showing initiative in seeking out Pool Group information and in getting their requested forms and information back to us. We will help, but we can’t do it for you. If you want to be included in a lease you must take the initiative to look out for yourself.
To have your property included in negotiations and in our group mapping, which is used to show the gas companies where and what acreage we are negotiating with, you MUST have a CCLOC Commitment letter on file.
Also, access to future meetings may be restricted to those SWTRPG members who have signed a commitment letter!
The commitment letter can be accessed on the Columbia Coalition web page, or you can send a self addressed envelope requesting the number of forms that you need to our Sweet Valley address:
When you have completed the forms you should send them back to that address.
Please get these completed forms back to us as soon as you can.
Don’t miss out on a leasing opportunity because you didn’t submit a CCLOC commitment letter.
Communication options include:
1. Our WEB PAGE www.rosstwpgas.com
2. Our Phone message 256-4488
3. SWRTPG
PO box 307
Sweet Valley, Pa.18656
4. CCLOC web page-www.columbiacoalition.org
5. Phone message for Luzerne County: 864-8650
If you leave our group please give us the courtesy of letting us know.
DON”T LOOSE CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF
IT’S YOUR GAS and YOUR LAND, MANAGE IT WISELY
DON’T BE PUSHED INTO SIGNING ANYTHING
UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING
That’s it for now.
Hope you have a great day.
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Hi this is Ken and today is Saturday, June the 6th
The next SWRTPG meeting will be 7:00pm Tuesday July 7th at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ.
At our last meeting Brian Oram from Wilkes University give a presentation about clean water and how Natural Gas recovery could have an impact on water quality if done improperly. He also addressed options and costs of water testing that could be done to determine possible contamination of well water in the area near Natural Gas recovery activities.
We are talking with several companies as activity seems to be picking up lately.
We do expect our members to help us by showing initiative in seeking out Pool Group information and getting their requested forms and information back to us.
Access to future meetings may be restricted to those SWTRPG members who have signed a commitment letter!
Communication options include:
1. Our WEB PAGE www.rosstwpgas.com
2. Our Phone message 256-4488
3. SWRTPG
PO box 307
Sweet Valley, Pa.18656
4. CCLOC web page-www.columbiacoalition.org
5. Phone message for Luzerne County: 864-8650
If you leave our group please give us the courtesy of letting us know.
The most important part of leasing is that the lease you sign protects you as much as possible!
? DON”T LOOSE CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF
? IT’S YOUR GAS and YOUR LAND, MANAGE IT WISELY
? DON’T BE PUSHED INTO SIGNING ANYTHING
? UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING
That’s it for now.
Hope you have a great day.
Ken
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Activity with gas companies seems to be picking up lately.
1. We are working independently and with CCLOC and the Fairmount group where it is mutually beneficial and we participate on a leadership committee and in seeking leasing opportunities with them.
2. Over 60 gas companies have been contacted.
3. We have had face to face meetings with representatives from three companies and continue to see interest from others.
4. Our Executive Committee feels that given time and a better economic environment we can come up with a better lease than those that are currently being offered both in the protections and financial incentives.
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Hi this is Ken and today is Friday, May the 28th
The next SWRTPG meeting is 7:00pm Tuesday June 2nd at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ.
Brian Oram from Wilkes University will give a presentation and answer questions related to water issues regarding well water quality impacts, water testing available, and potential impacts on streams and ponds.
We are talking with several companies as activity seems to be picking up lately.
Access to future meetings may be restricted to those SWTRPG members who have signed a commitment letter!
The commitment letter can be accessed on the Columbia coalition web page, or you can send a self addressed envelope requesting the form to our Sweet Valley address.
When you have completed the forms you should send them to our address.
If you leave our group please give us the courtesy of letting us know.
The most important part of leasing is that the lease you sign protects you as much as possible!
? DON”T LOOSE CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF
? IT’S YOUR GAS and YOUR LAND, MANAGE IT WISELY
? DON’T BE PUSHED INTO SIGNING ANYTHING
? UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING
Ken
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Hi this is Ken and today is Thursday, May the 14th
It has been a little over a week since I have updated the phone message. Rumor is that I was up at Lake Ontario for a few days and just got back.
The next SWRTPG meeting is 7:00pm Tuesday June 2nd at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ.
We expect our members to help us by showing initiative in seeking out Pool Group information.
Communication options include:
1. Our WEB PAGE www.rosstwpgas.com
2. Our Phone message 256-4488
3. SWRTPG
PO box 307
Sweet Valley, Pa.18656
4. CCLOC web page-www.columbiacoalition.org
5. Phone message for Luzerne County: 864-8650
The commitment letter can be accessed on the Columbia coalition web page, or you can send a self addressed envelope requesting the number of forms that you need to our Sweet Valley address:
When you have completed the forms you should send them to the address given here.
Please get these completed forms back to us as soon as you can.
Natural gas prices are beginning to rise along with the price of oil and have just gone above $4.00.
But even at $3.25 Range Resources estimates a 20% rate of return which increases to 34% at $4.00
The Stock Market has been showing that the recession may be bottoming out and a recovery may be taking place by the end of this year or early next year.
We are actively pursuing leasing opportunities and there are some promising options in the works as Natural Gas interests are beginning to position themselves to meet Natural Gas requirements as our economy recovers.
If you leave our group please give us the courtesy of letting us know.
The most important part of leasing is that the lease you sign protects you as much as possible!
? DON”T LOOSE CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF
? IT’S YOUR GAS and YOUR LAND, MANAGE IT WISELY
? DON’T BE PUSHED INTO SIGNING ANYTHING
? UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING
Grass is sure growing fast and needs to be mowed a couple times a week.
Hope you have a great day.
Ken
May 4, 2009
We are continuing to work with CCLOC and the Fairmount group where it is mutually beneficial. We are participating on a leadership committee with these groups and are seeking leasing opportunities with them. Over 50 gas companies have been contacted and some are interested in our area. We have talked with several companies related to leasing. Several expressed high interest.
Hi this is Ken and today is Sunday, May the 3rd
The next SWRTPG meeting is 7:00pm Tuesday May 5th at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ.
Items on the agenda include:
1. Information on ways to protect any gas lease profits you may someday be getting through devices like Limited Family Partnerships and LLC’s.
2. Reviewing the highlights from Thursdays CCLOC meeting.
3. The importance of Commitment letters
4. An update on local leasing activities.
5. Update on the groups nonprofit application.
6. Statements from Executive Committee members
7. Question and answer time
We expect our members to help us by showing initiative in seeking out Pool Group information.
Communication options include:
1. Our WEB PAGE www.rosstwpgas.com
2. Our Phone message 256-4488
3. SWRTPG
PO box 307
Sweet Valley, Pa.18656
4. CCLOC web page-columbiacoalition.org
5. Phone message for Luzerne County: 864-8650
The commitment letter can be accessed on the Columbia coalition web page, or you can send a self addressed envelope requesting the number of forms that you need to our Sweet Valley address.
When you have completed the forms you should send them to our Sweet Valley address.
Please get these completed forms back to us as soon as you can.
We are actively pursuing leasing opportunities and there are some promising options in the works.
If you do leave our group please give us the courtesy of letting us know.
The most important part of leasing is that the lease you sign protects you as much as possible!
DON’T LOOSE CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF
IT’S YOUR GAS and YOUR LAND, MANAGE IT WISELY
DON’T BE PUSHED INTO SIGNING ANYTHING
UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING
That’s all I have for today. Hope to see you at the meeting.
Ken
April 21, 2009 - Interest from several gas companies is picking up in our area. At this time they seem to be either checking out our area as locations to expand into or for some new companies to find a share of the Marcellus Shale Play.
March 31 2009 -
- Six members of our leadership committee recently attended a National Association of Royalty Owners sponsored meeting in Susquehanna County. The meeting illustrated what one needs to know when leasing is completed. Representative Sandra Day Major summarized all of the bills being proposed regarding natural gas production in the state of PA.
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Gas leasing interests are becoming active in our area again.
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February 3, 2009 -SWRTPG Group Meeting at Sweet Valley Church of Christ
1. Where are we and how did we get here? (Ken)
a. Formed the SWRTPG
b. Partnered with Fairmount and CCLOC into lease negations.
c. Lease fell through
d. SWRTPG voted to take in all of Ross Township.
e. CCLOC referred all the property owners in Ross who had signed with them to Ross twp
2. Where do we go from here?
a. We will continue to work with CCLOC and Fairmount group where it is mutually beneficial.
b. We are part of a leadership committee with the other groups
c. We will control the leasing process and not be pushed.
d. We are putting together up to date, flexible, and compatible data base.
e. We continue to contact many gas companies to make them aware of our property group.
f. We have created a web site to educate the members of our group of current activities.
g. In the future our web site will include a private, member’s only forum.
h. We have phone #, 256-4488, for members to call for up to date information.
i. We expect our members to show initiative in seeking out group information by using our phone # and web site.
3. Gary Gordon provided an update on the process of getting tax exempt status.
4. Mark Stransky gave an overview of his activities related to Gas Company contacts.
5. Following the regular meeting Dale Elston gave a presentation on some of the features of the new website and Ken Long presented an Educational segment on Natural Gas Basics with an extremely interesting video. More of these Website features and Educational segments will be presented at each group meeting in the future.
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- December 15, 2008 -SWRTPG Executive Committee Meeting Notes
- Treasurers Report - Marge
- CCLOC Leadership Meeting update by Ken and Dale
- Status of updating the Ross Twp Database
a. Marge to organize the Agreement Forms, Proxy Forms and Donation Information and give to Dale to incorporate in the Member Spreadsheet.
b. Ken to prepare instructions and create a form to be used to contact members to determine if they are still with our group.
c. An e-mail has been sent out asking for confirmation that the recipients are still members of our group.
- Ross Twp Web site update (Dale) – Our new Web Site is active – rosstwpgas.com - The web site is up and running with a Home Page, Calendar and Forms page. Additional pages for News, Links, About Us and other items will be added by December 22.
- Status of taking over e-mail from George – Waiting to see how the Web Site E-mail function performs
- Phone Message updates - Ken is updating the phone message on a regular basis.
- Mission Statement – Mark presented the revised Mission Statement and after minor changes it was agreed that we will post it on the Web site and have a formal vote at our next meeting.
- Non profit application – Gary gave an update on the status
- Schedule the next SWRTPG group meeting – Tuesday February 3, 2008 at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ
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As 2008 draws to a close we can take a look back at it and see that it has certainly been an interesting year if nothing else.
1. We went from knowing almost nothing about natural gas to becoming experts, well maybe not experts, but we now know more than we did.
2. Gas leases went from $50/acre to $2850/acre, royalties from 12.5% to 18.75%, Addendums from none to reasonably fair.
3. Dow Stocks went from 14,000 to 7,600.
4. A Gas company stock went from $74 to $10.
5. This Property owner group was formed not out of greed, but to help educate friends and neighbors so that they didn’t get ripped off and could make better informed decisions.
6. We have a phone hotline (570) 256-4488 to get information out to those who do not have internet access.
7. We are in the process of developing a new web page which will include a member discussion forum, unlimited E-Mail, links to the latest natural gas related news articles, web resources, and group updates. We hope to have it started up before the end of the year. The site will be rosstwpgas.com
8. We are developing programs which will be about an hour long following the Benton meetings. They will be educational and informative. For the novice and those who want to learn more.These programs will include topics such as: gas drilling introduction, gas drilling environmental concerns, gas leases and addendums, and protecting your gas lease income. They may include subject matter experts such as lawyers, financial advisors, or gas lease negotiation groups and/or individuals.
9. We are spending many hours behind the scenes working towards a gas lease and have several irons in the fire so don’t assume because things seam quiet that everything is at a standstill.
2011
Stray gas plagues Marcellus wells
http://wcexaminer.com/index.php/archives/news/24385
Expert: Gas leak wouldn't hit Dallas schools
http://citizensvoice.com/news/expert-gas-leak-wouldn-t-hit-dallas-schools-1.1178178
SRBC suspends water withdrawal permits for drilling due to low stream flows
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/07/srbc_suspends_water_withdrawal.html
Chesapeake Hits Record Production
http://www.dailymarkets.com/stock/2011/07/19/chesapeake-hits-record-production/
State land no draw locally for gas
http://www.timesleader.com/news/State_land_no_draw_locally_for_gas_07-15-2011.html
Driller fracks well across from Luzerne county border
The next South West Ross Township Property Group meeting at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ and the next CCLOC meeting at the Benton High School have not been scheduled yet. We will let you know as soon as the dates and times are available. The SWRTPG table at the Sweet Valley Fair was worthwhile as we had the opportunity to make some new friends and provide some visual updates to those who stopped by. Natural gas producer Williams Production Appalachia is still collecting water at the Martin gas well site just north of Benton in preparation for hydraulic fracturing of the well. Helen Humphreys a spokeswoman for Williams said “In Columbia County, we are in the exploratory stage, we are collecting information, gathering data, and that information is going to help us determine what our next step should be.” EXCO drilled the vertical section of their well at the Niedzwicki site, next to Bear Fuel, on Route 118. That rig has been removed from the site and I have been told that the horizontal portion of the well will be drilled in a month or so. Both the Buda and Salansky Encana wells have been plugged and should soon be undergoing the reclamation process 1) Encana plugs gas well near Ricketts Glen Hotel 2) Penn State’s recorded may 19 webinar explores impacts of natural gas industry on landfill operations 3) Property Owner Loses Land to Gas Driller on ‘Split Estate’ http://www.eriewire.org/archives/11828/section/environment-science-health/
An EXCO spokesman has said they are just going to take a look and see what's there.
http://citizensvoice.com/news/encana-plugs-gas-well-near-ricketts-glen-hotel-1.1153068
4) Why muzzle pro-fracking geologist?
http://www.buffalonews.com/business/business-columns/david-robinson/article437280.ece
5) DEP Recommends Higher Penalties, Better Buffers, Drilling Wastewater Manifests web&cd=1&ved=0CBYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpaenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdep-recommends-higher-penalties-better.html&ei=IE_oTe-EO6PY0QGGo9ikAQ&usg=AFQjCNEVpJX8FgRnOk44MqRiGFCVtW9FsA
6) Health Dept. Recommends Assessment Of Environmental Data From Marcellus Shale Drilling
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpaenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhealth-dept-recommends-assessment-of.html&ei=h1HoTaDeNqXe0QH6qZGNAQ&usg=AFQjCNEkvGR5_IE86V4AkcGDLlsHM0J8Cw
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Oil - $112.36 Natural Gas - $4.57
Sen. Scarnati Announces Proposed Marcellus Shale Drilling Impact Fee
Amphibians reported dead in Leroy well incident.
http://thedailyreview.com/news/amphibians-reported-dead-in-leroy-well-incident-1.1138644
Residents oppose Dallas Twp. zoning ordinance change
http://citizensvoice.com/news/residents-oppose-dallas-twp-zoning-ordinance-change-1.1139267
Chesapeake Spill Heightens Pressures
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703367004576289110302866724.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Plant's consultant on spot over his potential profits
Corbett opposes 'forced pooling' of natural gas
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-pa-senate-impact-fee-20110426,0,6499620.story
Lehman Twp. officials working on drilling ordinance
http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling/lehman-twp-officials-working-on-drilling-ordinance-1.1137478
Residents claim negligence, sue Chesapeake
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Residents_claim_negligence__sue_Chesapeake_04-25-2011.html
Below is a link to the Penn State webinar featuring Les Greevy and Kris Vanderman recorded last Thursday about trends in leases and well production.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/haynesville_natural_gas_field.html Natural gas looking attractive http://www.masslive.com/metrowest/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-31/130130193415370.xml&coll=1 Deal with it: We'll need oil, gas for decades http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/03/27/EDDO1IJO3O.DTL Corbett maintains hard line on no Marcellus Shale tax http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/118756034.html Energy dependence and national security
Haynesville natural gas field is the most productive in the U.S.
March 27, 2011 Gas News:
A CASE FOR TREATMENT
http://citizensvoice.com/news/a-case-for-treatment-1.1124170
Deadliest Natural Resource – Oil, Coal or Nuclear?
http://gcaptain.com/deadliest-natural-resource-oil/?23295
Hastings takes lead to get more oil drilling
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/03/27/1601689/hastings-takes-lead-to-get-more.html
Bucknell University Marcellus Shale Initiative Publications Database
http://www.bucknell.edu/MarcellusShaleDatabase
Hope remains for future of coal-to-liquid fuels project
http://republicanherald.com/news/hope-remains-for-future-of-coal-to-liquid-fuels-project-1.1110966
March 26, 2011 Gas News:
Natural gas industry prepares for surge
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_729086.html
AT&T Buys 101 Natural-Gas-Powered Chevy Vans
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/25/idUS140420117120110325
Shale commission touts economic benefits of natural gas; some call for more regulation
States pumping up natural gas use
http://fleetowner.com/management/news/states-pumping-natural-gas-use-0311
After 40 years of Nuclear Passion, It Hurts
http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/After-40-years-of-Nuclear-Passion-It-Hurts.html
March 25, 2011 Gas News:
Shale committee meets today amid drilling fee momentum
http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling/shale-committee-meets-today-amid-drilling-fee-momentum-1.1123426
Where is 'realist' position on Marcellus Shale drilling?
http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2011/03/where_is_realist_position_on_m.html
First Gas Into Shell's Qatar Pearl Gas-To-Liquids
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110323-705090.html
Senators propose tax break for gas-to-liquids plant on North Slope
Obama must increase U.S. oil output
http://www.suntimes.com/news/huntley/4487766-417/obama-must-increase-u.s.-oil-output
Head of energy group says domestic energy production would help solve economic woes
March 24, 2011 Gas News:
Corbett opens door for local levies on shale drilling
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/118560669.html
What independent experts are saying about marcellus shale water management
Natural Gas Might be Solution to $5 Gas
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/five-dollar-gallon-gas-natural-gas-electric-cars-20110323
Pa. DEP halts work on drilling pad, cites erosion
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9M52LQG0.htm
Oil settles above $105
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=13205852
Pa. crackdown targets Marcellus shale trucks
http://www.abc27.com/Global/story.asp?S=14307727
March 23, 2011 Gas News:
Williams official: Planned meter station won't include compressing
Task force recommends natural gas shift
http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?pg=business&articleid=20110323_49_E1_Thegro949809
Range Will Sell Assets to Fund Marcellus Drilling, CEO Says
Industry Group Launches Marcellus Shale Quarterly Magazine
January 24, 2011 Gas News:
DEP losing staff to gas drilling industry http://chicagobreakingbusiness.com/2011/01/chicago-adding-natural-gas-taxis.html
Landowners’ rights being pursued
http://www.centredaily.com/2011/01/23/2470880/landowners-rights-being-pursued.html
Shareholder challenge to the natural gas revolution
http://oilandglory.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/01/24/the_shareholder_challenge_to_the_natural_gas_revolution_0
Natural gas fueling station planned for Bradford County
Chicago adding natural gas taxis
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January 23, 2011 Gas News:
Gas firm's plan moves forward
Barrett joined the then-fledgling Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition. The group is starting to form a subcommittee to oppose the compressor station. http://citizensvoice.com/news/gas-firm-s-plan-moves-forward-1.1094159
Lawmaking process gets under way
http://citizensvoice.com/news/lawmaking-process-gets-under-way-1.1094058
Experts speak to public about hydraulic fracturing
Company To Invest $50 Billion In W.Va.
Wyoming County Businesses Benefit from Gas Industry (Video takes a minute or so to load)
http://pahomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=168306
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January 22, 2011 Gas News:
Webinar: Marcellus Shale Legislation: What was Accomplished in the 2009-10 Session and What Issues Remain to be Addressed
http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars/recorded/webinar-marcellus-shale-legislation-what-was-accomplished-in-the-2009-10-session-and-what-issues-remain-to-be-addressed
Ross Pifer's January 20 Powerpoint Presentation
http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars/recorded/webinar-marcellus-shale-legislation-what-was-accomplished-in-the-2009-10-session-and-what-issues-remain-to-be-addressed/Pifer-%20Leg%20update%20Jan-2011%20PDF%20suitable%20for%20web%20posting.pdf/at_download/file
Drilling firm launches operations at Wyoming County site
http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling-firm-launches-operations-at-wyoming-county-site-1.1093316
Marcellus Shale gas rush prompts legislative battles
http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2011/01/20/news/local/news082.txt
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January 21, 2011 Gas News:
Oilman: Bakken holds 20 billion barrels of oil
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-20/oilman-bakken-holds-20-billion-barrels-of-oil.html
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/pub/pageolmag/pdfs/v40n1.pdf
Chesapeake Energy's Hedging Strategy Could Generate Billions
http://www.cnbc.com/id/41154326/
Gas drilling issue for Wyomissing man's hunting club
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=278637
PA Farm Bureau Joins Lawsuit Against Chesapeake Bay TMDL
January 20, 2011 Gas News:
Why Natural Gas Disrupts the Energy Industry
http://seekingalpha.com/article/247444-why-natural-gas-disrupts-the-energy-industry
T. Boone Pickens continues to push for a national energy plan
http://newsok.com/t.-boone-pickens-continues-to-push-for-a-national-energy-plan/article/3533761
Fracking meeting falls victim to a tie.Harveys Lake Council cannot find majority on vote to hold forum on proposed ordinance.
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Fracking_meeting__falls_victim_to_a_tie_01-19-2011.html
Carizzo Noxen well update
The initial outer-most casing was inserted and cemented. The operation required drilling down 80', inserting a 24" diameter pipe, and then cementing around the outside of the pipe.
Union Drilling rig #46 is now onsite and being constructed.
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January 19, 2011 Gas News:
Gas-drilling protesters chant during Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's speech
http://citizensvoice.com/news/anti-drilling-crowd-braves-drizzle-1.1092166
Locals join protest at the inauguration
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Locals_join_protest__at_the_inauguration_01-19-2011.html
Bernstein Cuts 2011 U.S. Gas Price Forecast to $5.50
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-01-18/bernstein-cuts-2011-u-s-gas-price-forecast-to-5-50.html
Total number of Bradford County wells drilled in 2010 — 375
Forced Pooling in the Marcellus Shale: Where Is Pennsylvania Headed?
http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=120372&email_access=on
Drilling biz hikes hires at Linde
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Drilling_biz_hikes_hires_at_Linde_01-18-2011.html
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January 10, 2011 Gas News:
Mora County group's water study provides first line of defense against 'fracking'
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/First-line-of-defense-against--fracking-
Shale Oil Drillers Chesapeake, EOG Strike Rising Costs in Flight From Gas
Hedge Funds Almost Double Bullish Gas Bets on Cold Snap: Energy Markets
Three Energy Charts That Should Scare the Bejeezus Out of You
http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article25464.html
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January 9, 2011 Gas News:
Hanger defied stereotypes
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/columnists/bumsted/s_717185.html
Poconos legislators present their views at forum
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110109/NEWS/101090336/-1/NEWS
Utica Shale: The Natural Gas Giant beneath the Marcellus
http://geology.com/articles/utica-shale/
Portable Restroom Business Boomed Thanks To Natural Gas Drilling
http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/Portable-Restroom-Business-Boomed-Thanks-To/-sODIKefgk6p4bjBemLBrw.cspx
Plants that would turn coal to gas could cost consumers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0107-gas-plant-20110106,0,586244.story
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January 8, 2011 Gas News:
Chief Oil and Gas Fined $34,000 for Discharging into Lycoming County Watershed
EPA considers using Dimock, Pa. for case study
Natural-Gas Vehicles On The Road To Acceptance
http://www.cnbc.com/id/40794709
Sobering Numbers on American Energy
http://hotair.com/archives/2011/01/07/sobering-numbers-on-american-energy/
63 percent of Pa. voters back tax on shale gas industry, poll finds
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_717039.html
Senator raises drilling waste disposal concerns
http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling/senator-raises-drilling-waste-disposal-concerns-1.1087460
Chesapeake Energy Corporation Preliminary 2010 Operational Results and Updates Strategic and Financial Plan for 2011-12
http://www.chk.com/news/articles/Pages/1513519.aspx
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January 7, 2011 Gas News:
EXCO has plans for former Chief well pad
http://citizensvoice.com/news/exco-has-plans-for-former-chief-well-pad-1.1087081
New Tax Bill Supports Natural Gas Fuel
http://driving.myfoxwausau.com/news_this_week/2011-01-07-4846-driving/
Jobs-killing pander City polls buy into lame 'threat'
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/jobs_killing_pander_jVHAtzaTQoTnd4fMVKMT7K
Boren, other lawmakers urge oppose natural gas ‘fracking’ rules Natural gas drilling method defended as safe.
http://newsok.com/boren-joins-letter-opposing-fracking-rules/article/3530191
Obama's $5-a-gallon gas just ahead
http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/2011/01/obamas-5-gallon-gas-just-ahead
Study: Undersea bugs ate natural gas released in oil spill
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2011-01-06-gulf-oil-spill-methane-natural-gas-bacteria_N.htm
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January 6, 2011 Gas News:
http://marcellusshale.saulnews.com/archives/134
P&G Mehoopany plant natural gas
http://www.srhces.org/Documents/Fried_Alex_PG_powerpoint_PDF.pdf
Pa. is monitoring Marcellus shale wastewater
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/yourview/mc-dep-waste-water-hanger-yv-0106-20110105,0,6768400.story
The Wyoming Co Planning Commission has created a map of the gas wells and major pipeline route.
The file takes a bit to download. View at 100%. The Sterling farm 1V well is on the Luzerne county line about a half mile north of Harveys lake it and the Shields 1V well just to it's north of it are the two Carizzo test wells for the Noxen group.
http://wyocopa.org/uploads/file/Planning%20Commission/Cheif%20Gathering%20line%20Jan.pdf
48 page detailed account of BP's Macondo well blowout
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/science/Chapter4.pdf
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January 5, 2011 Gas News:
Carrizo preps Wyoming County drill site
http://citizensvoice.com/news/drilling/carrizo-preps-wyoming-county-drill-site-1.1085881
Natural Gas Industry Sees Little Gain From Obama's Show of Support
http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/01/04/04greenwire-natural-gas-industry-sees-little-gain-from-oba-44942.html
Pa. official defends rules on gas drilling waste
http://online.wsj.com/article/APf1a0b0069bef43808fc2f7cde2c1a7bb.html
Pickens dismisses American Petroleum Institute report
http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20110105_49_E1_CUTLIN259963
Pickens Says Oil Could Reach $120 per Barrel
http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/pickens-says-oil-could-reach-120-per-barrel-20110105
Drilling meeting in Benton draws a crowd
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/drilling-meeting-in-benton-draws-a-crowd-1.1086093
