In recognition of Earth Day, Dave Spigelmyer, President of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, an industry group representing the natural gas production industry, issued the following statement:

“To shale producers and the robust supply chain that supports this development, who are focused squarely on environmental and workforce safety, every day is Earth Day. Our industry goes to work each day, knowing it is crucial that our tightly-regulated operations are conducted with the highest respect for our environment and the communities where we are privileged to work.

“The results of this deeply shared commitment are clear. Today, CO2 emissions in the United States are lower than they have been in 20 years because of the increased natural gas production and use. Leveraging industry-leading technologies, all within a rigorous regulatory framework, our member companies’ collective work is enhancing our environment and making a positive difference across Pennsylvania and the country.

“Earth Day is a reminder that we all have a part to play in protecting and enhancing our environment today and for generations to come. For our industry, continuous improvement is a matter of course. Our commitment to responsibly develop these abundant, clean-burning resources has never been stronger.”

For more information, visit the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s Recommended Practices webpage.

NewsClips:

Amid State Budget Woes, Drilling Tax Turns GOP Heads

Critics: Severance Tax Could Derail Gas Industry In PA

Report: Higher Severance Tax Will Not Impede Ohio Gas Industry

Local Governments Fail To Account For $17M In Drilling Impact Fee Money

DEP: No Harmful Air Pollution From Greene Well Fire

Greene County Gas Well Blast  Did Not Foul Air

Fracking Foes Cringe As Unions Back Drilling Boom

Editorial: Key Methane Measure Is Important

Marcellus Shale Coalition Recognizes Earth Day

After Early Woes, Unions Back Drilling

Royalties Bill Stalled In General Assembly

Judge Denies Request For Driller’s Request For Spill Case Information

Crash Causes Fracking Water, Diesel Spill Into Chartiers Creek

Clearfield Residents Challenge EPA Drilling Wastewater Well

4/28/2014