Shale Innovation Contest winners receive $25,000

PITTSBURGH, PA (AP)—Explaining CNG-powered refrigeration systems or electrolytic bromide generator technology in eight minutes is a tall order. Explaining such concepts in eight minutes with $25,000 on the line? Pressure’s on. But that’s exactly what 12 presenters had to do at the Shale Gas Innovation Contest, the second annual shale science fair for startups and [...]

Babst Calland offers perspectives on trends for natural gas development

  “With all of the shale development and regulation underway, this is a very dynamic time for the energy and natural gas industry in the Appalachian Basin.” –Joseph K. Reinhart, Chairman, Babst Calland’s                                        Energy and Natural Resources Group   PITTSBURGH, PA– The law firm of Babst Calland recently released its third annual energy [...]

Local leaders help address the question, ‘How can I benefit from natural gas?’

By Lauren Muthler, PBC staff writer PLEASANT GAP, PA— Following the success of the ‘Got Gas?’ Natural Gas Fair, held in Clinton County on March 2,  State Representative Mike Hanna (D-76), along with Reps. Scott Conklin (D-77), Kerry Benninghoff (R-171), and State Senator Jake Corman (R-34), hosted the second edition of the fair at the [...]

The Tri-County Oil and Gas Expo continues to grow in scope and influence

By Harry Zimbler, PBC Editor   CARMICHAELS, PA—What started as an educational event has grown into an important conference on the economic impact of the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania, especially the counties of Washington, Fayette and Green.  The Tri-County Oil and Gas Expo will be held May 17 and 18 at the Washington County [...]

Pennsylvania high court settles shale gas rights question

By Marc Levy, Associated Press   HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Long-standing case law on the ownership of below-ground minerals and natural gas that has guided the booming natural gas industry since it began exploring the vast Marcellus Shale formation is still in force, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ruled today.   The case raised legal questions about [...]

4th Annual Marcellus Resource Guide lists

Pennsylvania and Marcellus Business Central will publish its 4th annual Marcellus Resource Guide on May 17. The Resource Guide is meant to be a comprehensive guide for those who need Shale 101, as well as for industry veterans. As part of the guide, we will publish the Marcellus industry lists that we have collected throughout [...]

Over 20 shale gas innovations will be exhibited at May 7th event

PITTSBURGH, PA – On May 7, 2013, the Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center will announce the three winners of their Shale Gas Innovation Contest.  More than 70 applicants entered this year’s competition.  Each winner will receive a check for $25,000. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn how to maximize sales in any [...]

Aquatech dedicates Tioga County water treatment facility for shale gas producers

TIOGA, PA. – Aquatech, a world leader in wastewater treatment recycle and reuse, recently celebrated the formal opening of its central water treatment facility in Tioga County. Local governmental officials Erick J. Coolidge, Tioga County Commissioner, and Diana Barnes, Superintendent of Northern Tioga School District, joined John L. Augustine III, Community Outreach Manager of the [...]

Pa. and Marcellus Business Central to sponsor Tri-County Expo

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Penn State’s Materials Research Institute and First Energy Corporation sponsor event

By Harry Zimbler, editor UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Penn State’s Materials Research Institute and First Energy Corporation joined forces to sponsor an important industry-focused event on April 11 at the Millennium Science Building on the Penn State University Park campus. Companies from throughout the region came to hear Penn State offer its services to help [...]

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