Feature Stories
Marcellus Shale Field Lab in W. Va. Zeroes in on Gas Drilling Efficiency
July 14, 2015
The first integrated, long-term examination of shale gas drilling — from before a rig breaks ground to post-production — is under way in West Virginia to help energy companies find ways to drill more cheaply and lessen environmental impacts. “We
New Rogersville Shale Areas Could Bring Economic Boost for West Virginia
July 10, 2015
A dollar and 24 cents. That’s the amount the price of 1,000 cubic feet of natural gas will have to increase before industry experts expect West Virginia’s natural gas industry to explode. As of press time, the price of 1,000
Margo Thorning: Don’t Let Politics Jeopardize Our Energy Renaissance
July 8, 2015
When it comes to developing strong and effective policies, it’s imperative for our lawmakers to not overlook the facts. All too often though, in the heat of debate, it seems political rhetoric trumps those important — and sometimes inconvenient —
Marcellus Shale Region to See Wave of Large Pipeline Projects
June 30, 2015
Over the next three years, the Marcellus Shale region can expect to see about 17 pipeline projects meant to ship about 17.3 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas out of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio to end-users, according
CONSOL Energy’s Gas Training Academy in Pennsylvania Draws 100 Students
June 22, 2015
At the first mention of a selfie station and prizes for best Tweets, approximately 100 students from Chartiers Valley, Moon Area, Montour and West Allegheny school districts perked up a bit at a career development program in CONSOL Energy’s new
