The Marcellus Shale Coalition released this easy to understand infographic that shows a comprehensive breakdown of what PA voters want. If the severance tax were to mean a decrease in local job opportunity or negative effects for the oil and gas … Read More
News/Updates
A State-by-State comparison of the Severance Tax
Each state creates their own tax structure and budget based on their unique demographics and economies. Yes, Pennsylvania is the largest natural gas producing state without a severance tax, BUT Pennsylvania is also the only … Read More
PA residents weigh in: New jobs vs. Taxes
The proposed severance tax on extracted natural gas in Pennsylvania is a hot issue right now in Harrisburg. The real question remains as to, what do the Pennsylvania voters want? A recent poll numbers saw a 55 percent of voters … Read More
Video Tuesday: Where does PA Impact Fee money go?
As a follow up to yesterday’s post about the proposed severance tax for Pennsylvania, this video Tuesday offers a look at what the current Impact Fee revenues have done for Pennsylvania communities. This Power to Save video highlights two projects … Read More
A look at what a Severance Tax could mean for PA
This past year the Impact Fees, which were enacted starting in 2012, generated $225 million in revenue to be used in counties impacted by the oil and gas industry as well as state-wide environmental improvement. A much-discussed alternative is a … Read More
UPS Converts to Natural Gas
In an effort to lower costs, create jobs, and lessen their carbon footprint UPS has decided to convert over 80 of its delivery vehicles in Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania to natural gas power. This comes after a corporate decision to convert … Read More
Impact Fees Reach $225 million in 2013
The 2013 Impact fees from the natural gas industry increased by 11 percent from 2012. This means that because of Act 13 and its fees on the natural gas industry there are now $225 million more dollars to be allocated to … Read More
Atlantic Sunrise Project – Why it Matters and What you Should Know
Last year Cabot announced it had secured capacity and an equity position in a new pipeline project, the Atlantic Sunrise. This pipeline is tremendously important to Cabot and its industry counterparts Southwester Energy, Chief Oil & Gas, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation … Read More
Natural Gas Distribution Expanding in Northeast PA
Northeast PA is home to many natural gas wells and now it has the potential to be home to many natural gas consumers. Counties in this region are the center of natural gas production but many of their residents do … Read More
Governor’s ImPAct Awards honor Cabot, other PA businesses
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation was awarded 2014 Community Impact Award at Governor Tom Corbett’s ImPAct Awards in Hershey on Friday. This is the second year that Cabot was a finalist for the Community Impact Award category which is given to the company that best embodies the … Read More