Author Archives: Bill desRosiers

Natural Gas Remains a Driving Economic Force in Northeast Pennsylvania

The phrase “in these uncertain times” has shifted this year from the mysteries surrounding the COVID pandemic to where our economy is going. But, despite not knowing when inflation might slow down, those of us in the energy sector are … Read More

The Unsung Bond Between Natural Gas and Ag Producers

Another growing season is upon us. Ag producers in northeast Pennsylvania are already ahead of most gardeners in turning under last year’s crops to plant anew. They also also must make sure their machinery is ready for another busy year … Read More

Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit Sparks Enlightening Conversations on Permian Basin Production

The annual Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit, held October 20th in Carlsbad, New Mexico, started over a decade ago to bring together community and business leaders to learn more about what is coming down the road with the energy industry.  Domestic … Read More

Industry Partners Take Aim at Future Workforce in Sporting Clays Tourney

A growing number of companies are looking to the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas (LC PNG) in Tunkhannock, PA, to prepare and provide the workforce of the future. The annual Sporting Clay Tournament benefit drew a wider … Read More

Midwest Meets Northeast During Recent Summit of Energy Educators

Since the merger of Cabot and Cimarex, we at Coterra Energy find ourselves in a great position to assess the varying approaches to educating tomorrow’s workforce in our PNG plays in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. Bill desRosiers, Coterra’s … Read More

Long-Awaited Program to Support CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank Launches at Susquehanna County 4-H Livestock Sale

The Susquehanna County 4-H Livestock Sale held during the annual Harford Fair is a special time of year for youths and young adults from around the region. The sale creates an opportunity for participants to showcase the hard work they’ve … Read More

Summer Career Experience Takes Students to Gas Fields

Participation in the Energy & Oilfield Experience Career Summer Experience took a healthy jump this year, with several past participants returning and more students from Luzerne and Lackawanna counties climbing aboard. The five-day program is administered by the Northern Tier … Read More

New Gas Line Will Help Camp Freedom Assist More Veterans and First Responders

Camp Freedom in Lackawanna County, PA, holds a special place in the hearts of many. Their programs provide healing opportunities to veterans and first responders whose service to their country and communities have weighed heavily upon them. In addition to … Read More

OERB Teacher Retreat Stops at Coterra’s Oklahoma Operations for a Rig Tour

On July 8th Coterra joined Unit drilling in hosting 100 educators from across Oklahoma at our drilling location. This event was part of a three-day Teacher Retreat organized by the OERB (Oklahoma Energy Resources Board). Ulterra Technologies and Baker Hughes … Read More

Second Largest Natural Gas Impact Fee Disbursement Announced

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has reported that $234 million in Impact Fees were distributed in early July per the Commonwealth’s Act 13, established in 2012. This is the second highest amount collected by the PUC, eclipsed only by 2019’s … Read More