The Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center announced that it will award a total of $75,000 in cashprizes for the three best shale gas-oriented innovations, new product ideas, or service concepts that are either in the development stage or recently launched. Plus, successful applicants will gain exposure to investors, potential partners, and industry sponsors.The deadline to apply is February 1, 2013. The application can be downloaded here.So what are you waiting for? Read below for more information on the contest or visit the contest website.May the best concept win!Picture

External Affairs Team

Coterra Energy’s External Affairs Team is guided by its C.A.V.E. principles: Community. Agriculture. Veterans & First Responders. Education. Through these pillars, the team works to be a better neighbor and foster growth within Coterra Energy’s three vital regions: the Marcellus Shale in Northeast Pennsylvania, the Permian Basin in Southwest Texas and Southeast New Mexico, and the Anadarko Basin.

The External Affairs Team is led by George Stark, with support from Becca Myers and Bill desRosiers. Their job involves handling Coterra Energy’s public relations, community outreach, advertising, and political affairs.