Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Well Said Coterra A blog focused on community outreach efforts and industry insights on the Marcellus, Permian, and Anadarko basins. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/blog/) - [Women in Energy: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/women-in-energy-breaking-barriers-and-building-futures/) - March is Women's History Month—a time to celebrate the women who have shaped our past and continue to lead us forward. In the energy industry, that story is one of steady progress, hard-won opportunity, and a future that depends on diverse perspectives. The energy sector has not always been welcoming to women. For decades, it - [Connecting Energy Education to Opportunity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/connecting-energy-education-to-opportunity/) - February is Career and Technical Education Month. It’s a time to recognize the programs and educators preparing students for skilled careers that power our communities and economy. Across the country, schools are working to close the gap between what students learn and what employers need. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are leading that effort, - [Bringing America’s Energy Story to the Classroom](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bringing-americas-energy-story-to-the-classroom/) - When educators see energy development in action, it changes the way they teach. That belief is what brought more than 80 teachers and workforce leaders from Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and California to the Permian Basin this month. - [Coterra Energy Strikes a Chord with the Sound Garden](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-strikes-a-chord-with-the-sound-garden/) - Learn more about the Sound Garden—a new addition to The Museum of the Southwest made possible by Cotera Energy—in our latest interview. - [Coterra Energy's Becca Myers Appointed to the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau Foundation Board](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterras-becca-myers-appointed-to-the-new-mexico-farm-and-livestock-bureau-foundation-board/) - Becca Myers, External Affairs Specialist at Coterra Energy, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau (NMFLB) Foundation. The NMFLB Foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to support education and research. Its work aims to increase the conservation of natural resources, promote the general preservation of - [Coterra Energy Supports Thousands of Students Entering Penn College’s Dual Enrollment Program](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-supports-thousands-of-students-entering-penn-colleges-dual-enrollment-program/) - Some students intuitively understand the path they want to take from a young age. Whether it’s business, computer science, architecture, or any other worthwhile pursuit, if you know early on what career you’d like to enter, there’s no reason not to get started as soon as possible to get a leg up in your chosen - [Mike Sommers' Visit to Coterra Energy Showcases Industry Collaboration and Community Impact in the Permian Basin](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/mike-sommers-visit-to-coterra-energy-showcases-industry-collaboration-and-community-impact-in-the-permian-basin/) - Coterra Energy had the privilege of welcoming Mike Sommers, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), to our operations in the Permian Basin following his participation in the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association’s (NMOGA) Annual Meeting. Sommers’ visit highlighted our company’s commitment to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and local community partnerships, underscoring - [Coterra Energy’s Commitment to Responsible Energy Production in New Mexico: Insights from the NMOGA Annual Meeting](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energys-commitment-to-responsible-energy-production-in-new-mexico-insights-from-the-nmoga-annual-meeting/) - Coterra Energy was proud to participate in the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association’s Annual Meeting this October, an event dedicated to discussing key issues and opportunities within the state’s energy sector. - [Coterra Energy Joins as a Sponsor of the 2025 Fill a Glass with Hope® Tenth Anniversary Campaign](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-joins-as-a-sponsor-of-the-2025-fill-a-glass-with-hope-tenth-anniversary-campaign/) - Coterra Energy was proud to be a Supreme Champion Sponsor at the Fill a Glass with Hope Tenth Anniversary celebration. - [Gas Companies Help Energize Susquehanna County Ag Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gas-companies-help-energize-susquehanna-county-ag-day/) - Coterra Energy co-sponsored the lunches at this year’s Susquehanna County Ag Fest, an annual event that showcases the county’s agricultural contributions. - [Coterra Energy Attends the American Petroleum Institute's State of American Energy Event](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-attends-the-american-petroleum-institutes-state-of-american-energy-event/) - In January, API held its annual State of American Energy event. Coterra Energy learned about industry developments and where the energy sector is heading in 2025. - [Energy in Action: Highlights from Our Intern Program](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-in-action-highlights-from-our-intern-program/) - We’re halfway through Coterra Energy’s 2025 Summer Internship Program and it’s already shaping up to be one of our most impactful seasons yet. - [Our Power, Our Planet](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/our-power-our-planet/) - Coterra Energy explores the role of collaboration in reducing emissions and supporting Earth Day’s call for unity in sustainability. - [Bringing the Heat: Coterra Energy Sponsors the Sam Steel Society's Chile Roast Event in D.C.](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bringing-the-heat-coterra-energy-sponsors-the-sam-steel-societys-chile-roast-event-in-d-c/) - This August, Coterra Energy volunteered at “The Fix,” the annual chile roast organized by NMSU’s Sam Steel Society just outside of Washington, D.C. - [A Night at the Ball Field Offers a Break from the Gas Fields](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-night-at-the-ball-field-offers-a-break-from-the-gas-fields/) - As much as we appreciate our collaborations with so many wonderful industry partners in the field, we also appreciate their camaraderie when we can get together for lighter moments, including fundraisers for the communities in which we work. On Sept. 14, it was all about fun and family when Coterra hosted Energy Night at PNC - [Knocking it out of the park - Midland Rockhounds wrap up 50th season and support community initiatives](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/midland-rockhounds-wrap-up-50th-season-and-support-community-initiatives/) - With the baseball season drawing to a close and their 50th season in the books, the Rockhounds baseball team is a pillar of the sports community in Midland, Texas. The Rockhounds are a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Oakland A’s, a partnership that began in 1999. As a minor league team, they set - [Petroleum & Natural Gas - Fueling Our Lives](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/petroleum-and-natural-gas-fueling-our-lives/) - The development of American energy is vital to our lives – it helps us turn on the lights in the morning, cook our meals, and keep our homes at a comfortable temperature. As consumers of this energy, do we ever stop to think about the natural resources we use to produce it, and how those - [Expanding Horizons in the Delaware Basin](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/expanding-horizons-in-the-delaware-basin/) - Working in the petroleum and natural gas industry provides limitless opportunities to expand horizons – both through professional growth and valuable experiences. On a recent expedition in the Delaware Basin near the Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns, a group of eight engineers and four geologists gathered together to experience something new. With more than 40 - [Women Excelling in the Marcellus Shale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/women-excelling-in-the-marcellus-shale/) - Women are continuing to change the shape of the petroleum and natural gas (PNG) workforce, and their interest in the industry has been embraced by companies like Coterra. Women make up 20 percent of the work force, a number that has grown steadily over the last decade. The 2021-22 school year was the first during - [Coterra Hosts Permian Basin Field Tour for Interns Across Footprint](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-hosts-permian-basin-field-tour-for-interns-across-footprint/) - Each summer, college students across the nation enter internships with the hope of learning more about their field of study and gaining a glimpse into their possible future careers. Coterra recently had the opportunity to host a field tour in the Permian Basin for interns from across our operational footprint. From drilling and completions interns - [The Gathering Place - Tulsa's Riverfront Park](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-gathering-place-tulsas-riverfront-park/) - In the heart of Oklahoma lies the Gathering Place, a true treasure located along Tulsa’s riverfront that beckons to individuals and families alike. More than a decade in the making, the Gathering Place first welcomed guests in 2018 and has been a pillar of the community since that time. Coterra Energy has been a proud - [Coterra Cooks Up Support for Annual Calumet, OK VFD Fish Fry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-cooks-up-support-for-annual-calumet-ok-vfd-fish-fry/) - Community organizations throughout Coterra’s footprint are often the lifeblood of their regions, and just recently, employees in the Geary, Oklahoma, office had the opportunity to support the long-standing annual fundraiser for their local Calumet VFD. More than 250 people attended the May 21 event, including many Coterra employees, community leaders, and local rural farmers. For - [GDS and Red Cross Unite for Successful Blood Drive](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gds-and-red-cross-unite-for-successful-blood-drive/) - Employees of GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS) in Lenox Township quickly filled out a five-hour schedule to donate blood on May 26 as part of the company’s community outreach program. The first-time event was coordinated by GDS night shift trucking foreman Bob Bennie and Megan Jakaitis, an account manager for the American Red Cross in the - [Industry Impacts – Pennsylvania Women Leading the Charge](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/industry-impacts-pennsylvania-women-leading-the-charge/) - In a recent webinar, Energy Citizens hosted a special PA Women & Energy Forum that highlighted five women from across the Commonwealth who have been and continue to be integral in advancing the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania. Hosted by Bernadette Comfort of Stop New Energy Taxes Coalition, the panel consisted of Senator Camera Bartolotta, - [GDS Employees Adopt and Clean Section of Route 92](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gds-employees-adopt-and-clean-section-of-route-92/) - To mark Earth Day, a crew of employees from GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS) in Lenox Township donned bright yellow vests and shirts and participated in a cleanup of Route 92 that runs south of their facilities. The endeavor is part of a series of events planned to give back to the community. “We do well - [Partner Spotlight: Museum of the Southwest](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/partner-spotlight-museum-of-the-southwest/) - At Coterra, we work hard to cultivate relationships with community organizations in the areas we operate. You may already be familiar with the partners we work with in the Marcellus Shale region. Those would include the Dennis Farm, Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, and Camp Freedom. However, with our expanded footprint into the Permian and - [A Strong Portfolio to Deliver Strong Returns](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-strong-portfolio-to-deliver-strong-returns/) - At Coterra Energy, we believe that embracing innovation, technology, and data allows us to build for the future. As a combined entity, we took the best of both Cabot and Cimarex – the people, the practices, and the portfolio. As a premier, diversified energy company, we are well-positioned in the industry with top-tier onshore assets - [Leading Coterra into the Future](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/leading-coterra-into-the-future/) - A Celebration of Women’s History Month As the end of March and Women’s History Month draws near, we celebrate the women leaders on Coterra’s Board of Directors. Today, and every day, we acknowledge and appreciate the leadership these four women provide to guide our company into the future: Lisa A. Stewart, Dorothy M. Ables, Amanda - [Coterra Team Develops New Method for Predicting Natural Gas and Oil Reserves](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-team-develops-new-method-for-predicting-natural-gas-and-oil-reserves/) - We're proud of the brilliant team that makes up Coterra Energy because everyone brings a passion for innovation and hard work. It’s this innovative spirit that allows us to maintain our position as one of the country's premier exploration and production companies. Today, we're highlighting an effort born at Coterra that’s set to make massive - [Utilizing Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Our Land Department](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/utilizing-data-analytics-and-artificial-intelligence-in-our-land-department/) - We recently had the opportunity to speak with Eric Seagle, a member of our Land Department. Eric is based out of our Tulsa, Oklahoma office and is the Land Systems and Process Lead. When we reached out to Eric, he was thrilled to talk to us about the digital transformation that Land has undergone in - [Infrared Thermography Training Comes to Susquehanna](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/infrared-thermography-training-comes-to-susquehanna/) - Technology and innovation are what drive our operations. We strive to stay ahead of the industry and invest in training that keeps our employees’ skills sharp and our operations environmentally sound. Recently, this was the case when we brought the Infrared Training Center (ITC) to our Susquehanna County, PA office. ITC is the world leader - [The Future of Natural Gas and Oil](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-future-of-natural-gas-and-oil/) - The demand for natural gas and oil is still rising in a post-pandemic world. Because of this, we are constantly reassessing our approach to meet the market's needs. That includes reevaluating our processes from site preparation, drilling, and production to transportation and environmental responsibility. Every aspect of our combined operations depends on an available and - [Coterra Begins HQ Renovations and Prepares to Hire New Team Members](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-begins-hq-renovations-and-prepares-to-hire-new-team-members/) - With the new age of Coterra upon us, we’re excited to see renovations being completed on our headquarters in Houston. Our offices at the Memorial City Plaza are getting a $20 million makeover by property owner MetroNational. The work has already begun and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. Built in - [Pumps and Process Automation Lab New Addition to PNG School](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pumps-and-process-automation-lab-new-addition-to-png-school/) - A new piece of equipment has arrived at the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. It will expand the curriculum there and be available to other area educators and students. The unit is a self-contained Pumps and Process Automation Lab made by Turbine Technologies. Students can literally see through the mechanics of fluids - [Lackawanna College School of PNG Welcomes Gubernatorial Candidate Jake Corman](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-college-school-of-png-welcomes-gubernatorial-candidate-jake-corman/) - Our energy education series continues as we welcomed State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Jake Corman to NEPA on January 20th. Senator Corman’s platform is dedicated making Pennsylvania work for Pennsylvanians and he has carried that theme over to his gubernatorial campaign, touting that he aims to "Put Pennsylvanians First." That message is what kickstarted our conversations. As - [API’s State of American Energy Highlights Coterra Employee](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/api-state-of-american-energy/) - If you work in the energy industry, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the American Petroleum Institute, better known as API, and their annual State of American Energy report. The organization has been around for over 100 years and represents all areas of the natural gas and oil industry. They work with their 600 - [Over $30,000 in Gifts Collected During the Coterra and GDS Annual Holiday Toy Drive](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/holiday-toy-drive-2021/) - Coterra staff members were joined recently by employees from numerous companies that support the natural gas industry in northeast Pennsylvania to bring holiday cheer to those in need in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. Coterra and GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS) coordinated the 10th annual Holiday Toy Drive with Cindy Beeman, director of Susquehanna County Interfaith. They - [Rain For Rent’s Vital Role in Keeping Liquids in Motion](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/contractor-spotlight-rain-for-rent/) - Rain For Rent traces its origins back to 1934 as a three-man oilfield operations supplier. In 1948, the company was rebranded as Rain For Rent as the nation’s first irrigation equipment rental company and now operates 60 branch locations in all 50 states and Canada. Coterra receives services from Rain For Rent’s Susquehanna County location in South - [What Does it Mean to Be a Net Exporter of Energy?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/net-exporter-energy/) - It took nearly 70 years, but the United States is once again a net exporter of energy. Natural gas from Pennsylvania is a big part of the equation, helping to bolster “energy security” and regional “energy independence.” “Being a net exporter has a significant impact on both the US economy and US foreign policy,” said - [TekSolv Provides Automated Accountability For Water Withdrawal](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/teksolv-contractor-spotlight/) - The importance of water to natural gas production cannot be overstated. Over the past year, we’ve explored water management in a general sense and onsite water management with companies like Keystone Clearwater. This month, Jason Reed and John Neville of TekSolv help us understand the dynamics of freshwater withdrawal and storage and the process of - [Camp Freedom Raffles off Two Jeep Gladiators to Raise funds for Veterans and First Responders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/camp-freedom-jeep-raffle/) - In honor of Veterans Day, we’re taking a moment to highlight an organization we’ve worked closely with for almost four years: Camp Freedom. This organization’s mission is, “healing heroes with outdoor adventures,” and they are truly doing that every day. They bring individuals with disabilities, including veterans & first responders, their families, and Gold Star - [The Dennis Farm is Chosen to Host the First America250PA Semiquincentennial Bell](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dennis-farm-america250pa/) - Throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you’ll find a rich history made up of amazing people and places with plenty of stories to tell. Coterra has been fortunate to foster relationships around the Commonwealth that allow us to get closer to these historic treasures. Today, we want to shed some light on a partner we’ve talked - [OSO Wash Keeps Our Trucks and Tanks Safe and Legal](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/contractor-matt-austin-oso/) - Keeping trucks clean in an industry such as ours in more than a matter of maintenance. It is an absolute necessity. That’s why so many of our contractors have come to rely on OSO Wash in East Lemon, Wyoming County, just south of the Susquehanna County line. Since 2018, proprietor Matt Austin and his crew - [Corporate Responsibility 101 – Water Management](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/corporate-responsibility-water-management/) - At Cabot, a huge part of who we are lies in our corporate responsibility and sustainability practices. By implementing innovative techniques and technology, we are able to better protect the environment in which we work. We believe we can help find solutions to combat climate change and find better, cleaner ways to do business while - [Chamber’s Denim & Diamonds Event to Celebrate Members’ Endurance](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/denim-and-diamonds/) - Cabot has enjoyed an active partnership with the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce almost since the beginning of our exploration of the Marcellus shale. We’ve participated in many events together and have shared many a seat at many a table. So we’re proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s Denim & Diamonds event, - [Susquehanna County Biggest Impact Fee Winner in Northeast](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/susquehanna-county-biggest-impact-fee/) - The PA Public Utility Commission recently announced Act 13 disbursements based on natural gas production throughout the Commonwealth in 2020. Of the $146,254,725 in impact fees released statewide, Susquehanna County was second in line, receiving $4,048,393. Cabot operates wholly within Susquehanna County and is the largest producer of natural gas there. Also noted within the - [Keeping Our Employees and Community Safe - National Safety Month](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/national-safety-month/) - Safety is of the utmost importance here at Cabot. We hold ourselves to the highest safety standard to protect our employees and our community in the Susquehanna area. In honor of the end of National Safety Month, we want to highlight our friends that help us uphold our safety initiatives. They help us to adhere - [AXPC Visits Northeast PA for a Rig Tour](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/axpc-visits-northeast-pa-for-a-rig-tour/) - Guest Post Submitted by Liz Bowman, Vice President of Communications at AXPC Last week, the team from the American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC) traveled to Northeastern Pennsylvania to learn more about both the operational side of the oil and natural gas industry, as well as how the Shale revolution in this area improved the - [GDS Donates Duck Ponds to Local Volunteer Fire Departments](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/duck-ponds-to-local-vfds/) - Supporting local first responders in our area has always been a focus point for us. Our industry works very closely with these folks to ensure we have support in the event of an incident. Today we’d like to highlight four Volunteer Fire Departments in Susquehanna County that received a donation of duck ponds. Last month, local Volunteer Fire Departments - [NEPA Gives Readies for a 24-Hour Day of Giving](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/nepa-gives-2021/) - Cabot is so excited about partnering with the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SACF), NEPA Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC), and many others for the second annual NEPA Gives initiative. This year, NEPA Gives will also include the Endless Mountains region and Carbon and Pike Counties. Because of this expansion, we’re reaching out to some partnering nonprofit organizations in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties to get - [Cabot’s Natural Gas – Its Ultimate Destination](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabots-natural-gas/) - We already know that unconventional natural gas is produced from shale formations deep within the Earth by utilizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology. Once the drilling and fracing process is completed and the surface facilities are constructed, the gas flows through gathering lines and is dehydrated to meet interstate pipeline specifications. Gas then flows into compressor stations and is discharged at higher pressures into interstate pipelines and ultimately delivered to its final destinations which can be hundreds of - [Our March EITC Giving Efforts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/our-march-eitc-giving-efforts/) - March brought in the beginning of spring and daylight saving time, but that’s not the only highlight to celebrate! We’re proud to have donated almost $120,000 to partners across northeastern and central Pennsylvania as a part of our Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) giving efforts. Check out the breakdown of funds delivered below. - [Geologists in the Field and in Film](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/geologists-in-the-field-and-in-film/) - Do you know any geologists? We’re proud to have some of the best on our team – we really DIG them! You can find quite a few geologists (and other professionals interested in studying the earth) portrayed on the big screen. Though they are often portrayed as supporting characters, at Cabot, geologists are crucial to - [An Open Letter to President on Shale Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/an-open-letter-to-president-on-shale-energy/) - The following article, "An Open Letter to President on Shale Energy," was published in the Wheeling News-Register on March 13, 2021. You can read the article on their website here or view the content below. Dear Mr. President, We are reaching out to you as a group of trade organizations that collectively represent the largest - [The Life of a Landowner](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/life-of-a-landowner/) - What is it like to be a landowner with Cabot? We often talk about the positive impacts that the natural gas industry has brought to Susquehanna and surrounding counties. This time, we are taking a moment to talk about the positive relationships we have forged with possibly our most important partners: Landowners! Over the years, we - [Cabot Supports “Team Chris” for “Kiss a Pig” Contest](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/kiss-a-pig-contest/) - March 1 is National Pig Day. The PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation have staged a fundraiser to determine which board member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau should kiss a pig. Contestants include board president Rick Ebert and board vice president Chris Hoffman. If Rick gets the most donations under his name by midnight, Chris has to kiss - [A New Year to Think About Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2021-think-about-energy/) - As we roll into a new year, we know that few things remain unchanged. A new administration, economic recovery from a global pandemic, and ever-changing policies that impact our workforce, industry, and environment are only a few examples of the challenges the nation is facing. One thing we know for sure is that energy plays a - [Local Contractors Boom with the Gas Boom](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/local-contractors-boom-with-the-gas-boom/) - In order to operate with success each day, the natural gas industry relies on local contractors in the region for their supporting services. Over the past few months, we’ve been highlighting many of these businesses we work with to show our appreciation for the work they do. From equipment rentals to well pad and environmental - [Get Your Tickets for the Dietrich Theater’s 12 Movies of Christmas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/12-movies-of-christmas/) - Update: Due to new restrictions issued by Governor Wolf, the Dietrich Theater will not be showing any movies through January 3, 2021. While we were all looking forward to the 12 Movies of Christmas, the Dietrich still has some holiday cheer in store for us all! Through the holidays, the Dietrich will be open for - [Getting into the Giving Spirit](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/our-spirit-of-giving/) - The holidays are a much-anticipated time of the year for Cabot, GDS and our industry partners. Employees have taken an active role in collecting and distributing food to those in need in the areas where we operate. And we’ve found people are more than willing to spend time shopping for holiday gifts because they know how much - [Cabot’s Winter Giving Plans](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabots-winter-giving-plans/) - This winter season, we’ve committed to donating more than $200,000 in order to help battle food insecurity across northeast Pennsylvania. In coordination with the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and our dedicated partners in the community, we hope to make a difference for families and households across the region. We’d like to share with you a few of the things we have - [Every Vote Matters](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/every-vote-matters/) - Hopefully by this point you have double checked your voter registration information and have a plan to vote. Or maybe you already voted by mail – great! For anyone unsure about the hassle of taking the time to vote, we wanted to share some quick stats about some really close races. First and foremost – not - [Strong Work Ethic Leads the Cordovas to Cabot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/strong-work-ethic-leads-the-cordovas-to-cabot/) - Alejandro Cordova got his early education in Mexico and moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he started a family and found work in construction. The experience he gained through the years led him to apply for a job at Cabot in February 2011. He was hired as a roustabout and the Cordovas, including 15 year-old Lionel Cordova - [Why are PA counties overlooking available funding?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/why-are-pa-counties-overlooking-available-funding/) - Many Pennsylvania counties, especially ones that are home to active wells, are not taking full advantage of the Marcellus Legacy Fund. The fund aims to reinvest dollars from the Impact Fee back into the communities that have been impacted by natural gas production. Unfortunately, if counties don’t apply for these grants, they are missing out on significant PA funding that could be used to improve their communities in many different - [What is the Marcellus Legacy Fund?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-legacy-fund-part-1/) - Each year our communities must create a new budget and allocate funds to the many projects that need completing. Unfortunately, there’s not always enough funding to go around. One way these communities can bring in additional dollars is by applying for grants through the Marcellus Legacy Fund. The Legacy Fund was first implemented in 2012 - [Cabot Makes Donation for 3D Printer for Hazleton Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-donation-for-3d-printer/) - While practical uses for a 3D printer have been expanding for years, their value increased exponentially with the onset of the COVID-19 health crisis when those most familiar with the units began churning out respirator parts and other medical elements needed by area hospitals. Students at the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences (HAAS) are the recipients of a - [Trucking Safety in the Gas Industry is No Accident](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trucking-safety-in-the-gas-industry-is-no-accident/) - June is National Safety Month, and one of the focuses of the National Safety Council for this year’s observance is Driving Safety. More employers each year are implementing safe driving policies with the goal to maintain and reduce collisions. For the natural gas industry, trucking safety is just as important as any other part of operations. An increase on - [The First Step for PPE](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/first-step-for-ppe/) - Looking at the global pandemic that impacted millions over the past few months, N95 masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) were one of the most critical components that helped flatten the curve. People everywhere have been doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, and these efforts have resulted in the decline of new cases. Current CDC guidelines recommend wearing face masks when going out in public and maintaining social distance wherever possible. The - [Camp Freedom Builds Fencing from Donated Pipe](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/camp-freedom-builds-fencing-from-donated-pipe/) - In February, Cabot made a significant donation of drilling pipe earmarked for the salvage yard to the managers of Camp Freedom, a 1,800-acre retreat near Carbondale, PA, that provides outdoor healing adventures to individuals with disabilities, including veterans, first responders, their families and Gold Star families – those who are immediately related to a fallen service member. “When - [The Year of the Nurse](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/year-of-the-nurse/) - 2020 is the International Year of the Nurse. Though this campaign from the World Health Organization has been a year in the making, the theme is quite fitting. Nurses have perhaps never been more crucial and appreciated than they are right now. In northeast Pennsylvania, the nursing staffs of Endless Mountains Health Systems (EMHS) in - [Hunger Action Month: Ending Hunger One Program at a Time](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hunger-action-month-ending-hunger-one-program-at-a-time/) - To celebrate and raise awareness about September's Hunger Action Month, we wanted to highlight the various food assistance programs we support throughout Pennsylvania in partnership with the CEO Weinberg Food Bank. The CEO Weinberg Food Bank, the largest food bank and assistance organization in northeast PA, services all of northeastern Pennsylvania, including Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, - [Podcasts: Think About Energy Briefing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/podcasts-think-about-energy-briefing/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Energy Transfer and the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the Think About Energy Briefing at the Country Cupboard in Lewisburg, PA on September 4, 2019. The briefing featured U.S. Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) and continued the multi-year series conducted across Pennsylvania since 2013. The Lewisburg session provided information to attendees on the supply - [Congressman Fred Keller Touts Cabot on U.S. House Floor](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/congressman-fred-keller-touts-cabot-on-u-s-house-floor/) - On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, Congressman Fred Keller, of PA's 12th Congressional District, spoke in front of the U.S. House in Washington, D.C. touting Cabot, and our partnership with Lackawanna College of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Keller said, "Our nation's economic prosperity and national security interests are secured due to the energy-rich districts like Pennsylvania's - [Petroleum & Natural Gas College Students Excited to Start New Year](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/petroleum-natural-gas-college-students-excited-to-start-new-year/) - (also published in the Susquehanna County Independent) As new and returning students arrived at the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum and Natural Gas (School of PNG) in New Milford last week, administrators were getting a better idea of how their ongoing efforts are filling the classrooms, satisfying the needs of employers, and meeting the expectations - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Chad Gorman](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-chad-gorman/) - Written by Rick Hiduk GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS) operations manager Chad Gorman has seen substantial growth in the Marcellus shale region of northern Pennsylvania and especially in Susquehanna County, where he oversees hundreds of employees. GDS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, is contracted for water hauling services required for both drilling - [Energy Education Fund Brings the MOLU to Pittsburgh](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-education-fund-brings-the-molu-to-pittsburgh/) - Energy Industry, Teachers, Legislators Gather to Support STEM Education On Monday, September 9, 2019, energy industry employees, local legislators, teachers and school administrators attended an event where they could ‘Meet the MOLU’ and learn about the many benefits that the STEM-based mobile learning lab has to offer students across the Appalachian basin. The “Meet the - [NTIEC Apprentice Program Pairs Students With Employers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ntiec-apprentice-program-pairs-students-with-employers/) - Written by Rick Hiduk The Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC) has successfully provided hands-on learning experiences for high school students in the region since 1993 through the Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP). By matching the career interests of juniors and seniors with employer needs and securing the student a part-time job, the youth garners - [Think About Energy Briefing Featuring Congressman Fred Keller Held in Lewisburg](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy-briefing-featuring-congressman-fred-keller-held-in-lewisburg/) - Lewisburg, PA September 4, 2019 -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Energy Transfer and the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a Think About Energy Briefing on Wednesday, September 4 at the Country Cupboard in Lewisburg, Pa. The briefing featured U.S. Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) and continued the multi-year series conducted across Pennsylvania since 2013. - [Cabot Makes Sure that First Responders Have Equipment They Need](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-makes-sure-that-first-responders-have-what-they-need/) - As natural gas drilling escalates in Susquehanna County, the calls to first responders in neighboring communities also increase. While fire departments in Susquehanna County bear the brunt of any requests, those in northern Wyoming County serve as an important second line of defense. While Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation has no drilling operations in Wyoming - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Edwin & Helen Mead](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-edwin-helen-mead/) - Written by Rick Hiduk Landowners Edwin and Helen Mead credit the natural gas industry for helping them keep their Bridgewater Township homestead and providing them enhanced opportunities. While they’ll admit they were growing weary of the hard work associated with maintaining a farm, their decision to retire in 2010 was primarily a monetary one. “The - [The Dietrich Theater is Here to Stay](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-dietrich-theater-is-here-to-stay/) - Originally published in the Wyoming County Examiner Theater board chairman John Keker told those in attendance at a Thursday evening ‘thank-you’ showing of Harrison Ford’s classic ‘Indiana Jones,’ that by donating to a Sustainability Campaign launched in 2018, “you helped secure the future of the Dietrich Theater.” What the Dietrich was facing was close to - [NTIEC Energy Camp Sparks Interest Among Local Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ntiec-energy-camp-sparks-interest-among-local-students/) - Also published on Natural Gas Now and Shale Directories Students from four northern tier counties recently took part in the first Energy & Oilfield Career Summer Experience, learning about career opportunities in the natural gas industry and visiting active gas sites, in addition to participating in discussions held at the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Erica Rogler](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-erica-rogler/) - “Sustainability” Takes on New Meaning at Cultural Center The Wyoming County Cultural Center in Tunkhannock is much more than a movie theater. While the Dietrich Theater at its core continues to make memories for families, friends and those enjoying “date nights,” the iconic building near the center of the county seat has evolved into a - [Looking Back, Moving Forward Season 2](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-season-2/) - This time last year, Cabot rolled out a series of blogs and videos called “Looking Back, Moving Forward”. These videos were focused on hearing the views and insights of northeast Pennsylvania community members regarding the natural gas industry in the area. We are excited to launch the second season in the weeks ahead, and like - [Natural Gas Leads in Clean Energy Generation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-leads-in-clean-energy-generation/) - The following is repost of a recent article from The Hill: There is a clear message in the ascendance of natural gas. Electric utilities note that power generated from natural gas is inexpensive, reliable and clean. By the way, natural gas supplies are almost unlimited. And there is an added dividend: Due to the shift largely - [SCCTC Addresses Driver Shortage with New CDL Training Program](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-scctc-to-meet-regional-cdl-driver-needs-with-new-school/) - With demand constantly on the rise for those qualified to drive commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, Elk Lake School District superintendent Dr. Ken Cuomo was happy to announce on July 18 that the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) would be offering an extensive CDL training program starting this fall. In addition to business - [Energy Night Raises $5,000 for the Energy Education Fund](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-night-raises-5000-for-the-energy-education-fund/) - The following is a press release for the 2019 Energy night: The Energy Industry & Community Members Gathers to Support STEM Education – On Thursday, July 18, 2019, energy industry employees, advocates, legislators, and supporters attended the 4th Annual “Energy Night” baseball game at PNC Field to watch the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre RailRiders play the - [Championing the Energy Education Fund](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/championing-the-energy-education-fund/) - The Energy Education Fund is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to students and teachers to grow a future workforce and interest in STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related to the energy industry. Due to changing workforce demographics, there will be significant opportunities for younger workers within the energy industry — hundreds of thousands - [Shale Gas News 6/29/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-6-29-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. This week Bill & Rusty had Charles A. Schleibs, Managing director of Stone Pier Capital Advisors, LP and Jim - [PUC Details Nearly $252 Million Distribution of Gas Drilling Impact Fees](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/puc-details-nearly-252-million-distribution-of-gas-drilling-impact-fees/) - The following is a re-post of the press release from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) released on June 27, 2019: HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today posted detailed information about this year’s distribution of impact fees on natural gas producers – totaling $242,964,000 – on the PUC’s Act 13 website. Additionally, another $8,866,900 is being distributed - [Shale Gas News 6/22/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-6-22-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. This week Bill & Rusty had Samuel Schroeder, one of Cabot's external affairs interns this summer, on - [Guest Post: ‘Energize PA’ to Create More Uses for Natural Gas at Home](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-energize-pa-to-create-more-uses-for-natural-gas-at-home/) - The following story is a repost from EndlessMtnLifestyles.com by Rick Hiduk: Participants in the June 14 Energize PA presentation at Gibson included Rep. Jonathan Fritz, Susquehanna County commissioners Alan Hall and Betsy Arnold, Curt Coccodrilli of USDA, Rep. Mike Turzai, Rep. Tina Pickett, Sen. Lisa Baker, Rep. Aaron Kauffer, Rep. Josh Kail, and Progress Authority executive - [Upcoming Event: Energy Night at the Ballpark](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/upcoming-event-energy-night-at-the-ballpark/) - Hot dogs, cold beverages, home runs and…natural gas! On Thursday, July 18 at 7:05 pm, friends, family and neighbors of the energy industry will once again join baseball fans at PNC Field in Lackawanna County for Energy Night. https://youtu.be/x9uDa0Ttj_A Cabot, in partnership with Williams, Lackawanna College, Southwestern Energy, Kenworth, PTW Energy Services, Cleveland Brothers, and - [Shale Gas News 6/15/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-6-15-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. This week Bill & Rusty had Thomas J. Pyle, president of the Institute for Energy Research and - [Pennsylvania’s Power Generation Mix Changes with Natural Gas Production Growth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/eia-natural-gas-weekly-update-5-16-2019/) - This blog was originally posted by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) in their Natural Gas Weekly Update. Natural gas production is an industry that affects all industries. Homegrown abundant energy has given us opportunities that we are able to take advantage of every day without even realizing it. We found that this post’s information held - [Shale Gas News 6/1/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-6-1-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. Bill & Rusty feature a video from Alex Epstein, author, energy advocate & philosopher, where he - [Shale Gas News 5/25/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-5-25-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. This week Bill and Rusty played an interview with Dave Williams of the PA Farm County Radio Network. - [Cabot Grilling Guide: Summer BBQ Recipes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-grilling-guide-summer-bbq-recipes/) - Happy national grilling month! Here at Cabot we like to entertain our friends and families by cooking up feasts on our natural gas grills. We would like to share some recipes that are sure to spice up your summer! But first, here are some tips on how to grill safely this season. Grilling Safety Tips: - [Cabot Celebrates 10 Years in the Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-celebrates-10-years-in-the-community/) - (more published in the Susquehanna County Independent) In the last 10 years, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation has invested millions of dollars just through our partnerships with organizations across northeast Pennsylvania. We are proud to be active members of the community we live in and strive to give back to the area of our operations. - [Fish for the Fallen Derby](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fish-for-the-fallen-derby/) - This past weekend, Cabot sponsored the Patriot's Cove Fish for the Fallen Derby in Noxen, PA where 5 teams of veterans fished for trout and competed for prizes from 7 am to 4 pm. Williams Gas Company and Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation sponsored teams of military veterans to enjoy the great outdoors at the - [Shale Gas News 5/18/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-5-18-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. This week, as guests, Bill and Rusty had Shealynn Shave, Executive Director and Deb Tierney, Educational - [Students Get Up-Close and Personal with Heavy Equipment](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/students-get-up-close-and-personal-with-heavy-equipment/) - By Rick Hiduk (Published on Endless Mountain Lifestyles & in the Susquehanna County Independent) More than 400 fifth graders from school districts across Susquehanna County climbed into big rigs, buses, and emergency vehicles on May 8 as part of the annual Vehicular Career Day coordinated by the Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC). The - [Cabot Talks Traffic & Safety with Municipal Leaders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-talks-traffic-safety-with-municipal-leaders/) - (Originally published in the Susquehanna County Independent, Endless Mountains Lifestyles & Natural Gas Now) Photo and story by Rick Hiduk Township supervisors and borough council representatives from across Susquehanna County were largely positive about the professionalism and good manners of drivers working for both Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and GasSearch Drilling Corporation (GDS), the company - [U.S. Net Exporter of Natural Gas for 12+ Consecutive Months](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/us-net-exporter-of-natural-gas-for-12-consecutive-months/) - Read more below from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on the latest trends on U.S. natural gas imports and exports. Today in Energy - May 2, 2019 United States has been a net exporter of natural gas for more than 12 consecutive months U.S. net natural gas exports in February 2019 totaled 4.6 billion - [MOLU Featured in PA Chamber's Catalyst Magazine](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/molu-featured-in-pa-chamber-catalyst-magazine/) - The MOLU (Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit) has been featured in Spring 2019 issue of the PA Chamber of Business & Industry's Catalyst magazine "Here for Good" section. As we have detailed before on Well Said, the MOLU is a traveling exhibit that teaches students in grades 5-8 about science, technology, engineering & math (STEM) and the - [Bringing Back Laughable Lingo](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bringing-back-laughable-lingo/) - We had previously posted a well-received blog post (also reposted on Natural Gas Now) about the oil and gas lingo that often provides some good laughs for people who may not be familiar to the industry. Read the hybrid post below via Well Said and Natural Gas Now: Americans seem to have a knack for - [Shale Gas News 4/27/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-4-27-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. On Saturday, Rusy & Bill discussed Senator Elizabeth Warren's pledge to ban fossil fuel production on - [Think About Energy Briefing Brings Powerful Message to Carlisle](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy-briefing-brings-powerful-message-to-carlisle/) - The acclaimed “Think About Energy Briefing” series made its first stop in Carlisle, Pa., on Thursday, April 24, 2019. With Pennsylvania natural gas production topping 6 trillion cubic feet in 2018, new natural gas-fueled power plants continuing to come online in the commonwealth, residential natural gas prices down roughly 30 percent since 2008, there was - [Environmental Benefits of Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/environmental-benefits-of-natural-gas/) - Did you know that natural gas is clean burning? This is good news for the atmosphere: replacing traditional dirtier energy sources with natural gas can reduce harmful emissions and lessen the nation’s carbon footprint. Cabot's Contribution In addition to producing it, Cabot uses natural gas to fuel our operations, too. Cabot is committed to being a - [Shale Gas News 4/20/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-4-20-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. On Saturday, Rusy & Bill discussed U.S.shale production, high paying jobs, Trump’s executive order and much more - [Electric City TV: Benefits of Natural Gas in NEPA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/electric-city-tv-benefits-of-natural-gas-in-nepa/) - George Stark, Cabot's director of external affairs, and Bill desRosiers, manager of external affairs, were featured on an episode of "Electric City TV Live! on the Comcast Network with Rusty Fender" to talk about the benefits that the natural gas industry has brought to northeastern Pennsylvania over the last 10 years. From community and workforce development to providing a strong - [Shale Gas News 4/13/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-4-13-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. On Saturday, April 13, Rusty and Bill discuss STEM training tool, the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit - [Keeping Milk Glasses Full Throughout 2019](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keeping-milk-glasses-full-throughout-2019/) - The 2019 Fill a Glass with Hope kick-off event was held at the 103rd PA Farm Show back in January. Since then, Feeding Pennsylvania's executive director, Jane Clements-Smith, sat down with us to talk about the program's success so far in 2019. “As it has remained since the programs inception, milk is one of the most - [Creating a Workforce for the Future](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabots-dedication-to-education-workforce-development/) - https://youtu.be/wzfsnSAxm9E George Stark, Cabot's director of external affairs, talks to PA Live's Haley Bianco about Cabot's community outreach, support of education, and workforce development. In Pennsylvania, where Cabot's operations are located, the oil and gas industry accounts for more than 320,000 jobs. Cabot supports programs that ensure students have access to the education and training - [The Dividing Line: PA vs. NY Natural Gas Economics](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-dividing-line-pa-vs-ny-natural-gas-economics/) - Millions of families and businesses across the Northeast are facing rising energy costs due to the region’s insufficient energy infrastructure, and policies being pursued by some elected officials such as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo are dangerously close to creating an energy crisis in the region affected by some of the coldest weather each winter. - [Shale Gas News 3/30/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-30-2019-show-2/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. Rusty and Bill discussed recent industry news - [Cabot Honored with 2019 E&P Company of the Year Award](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-honored-with-2019-ep-company-of-the-year-award/) - Cabot was proud and honored to be awarded the “E&P Company of the Year” award at the 6th Annual Northeast Oil & Gas Awards on March 14th, 2019. The Oil and Gas Awards are a platform for the Industry to demonstrate and celebrate the advances made in the key areas of environmental stewardship, efficiency, innovation, - [Keeping an Open Dialogue within the Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-gives-back-to-susquehanna-county-first-responders/) - By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier and on Endless Mountains Lifestyles) As natural gas drilling escalates in Susquehanna County, so too does the amount of traffic associated with the industry and the need for first responders to be prepared for a variety of scenarios. Though such situations are uncommon and, in fact, extremely - [Keeping Our Community Safe](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keeping-our-community-safe/) - As an industry leader, Cabot places a high value on conducting our business with respect and care for people and the environment and keeping safety at the forefront of our operations. Exemplary safety performance is an integral part of Cabot's business plan and contributes to our goal of promoting the safety, security and well-being of - [Women’s History Month: STEM Pioneers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/womens-history-month-stem-pioneers/) - For Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting pioneers of science, technology, engineering, and math fields that have always been important to Cabot. The innovators profiled below all helped lay the groundwork to directly or indirectly power the modern energy industry and have helped open the doors for countless other women to follow in their footsteps. For - [Shale Gas News 3/23/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-3-23-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. Rusty and Bill discussed recent industry news - [Keeping Our Contractors & Employees Safe](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keeping-safety-at-the-forefront-of-our-operations/) - A recent American Petroleum Institute (API) Workplace Safety Report (WSR) by the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Industry compares the safety statistics of the oil and gas industry to that of the broader private sector. The report finds that the employees of the oil and natural gas industry experience injuries and illnesses at a rate substantially - [PMA Perspective: Electric Generation in the Competitive Marketplace](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pma-perspective-electric-generation-in-the-competitive-marketplace/) - Produced by The Pennsylvania Manufacturer's Association (PMA), the newest PMA Perspective entitled “Electric Generation on the Competetive Marketplace”, features David Taylor as he travels to York County to interview Mike Del Casale, Senior Vice President of Operations at Calpine, about the impacts of their new natural gas power plant and how it will operate within the - [Shale Gas News 3/16/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-3-16-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show, they replayed a speech - [The Bridge Between Natural Gas & Agriculture](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-bridge-between-natural-gas-agriculture/) - There is a strong connection between the agriculture and natural gas industries, they go together like peas and carrots. Across the Appalachian Basin, the shale gas revolution has revitalized family farms. Responsible natural gas development has added $130,000 in wealth to the average Pennsylvania farm, according to a study by the National Agricultural & Rural - [Shale Gas News 3/9/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-3-9-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show, they played an - [30th Annual Susquehanna Ag Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/30th-annual-susquehanna-ag-day/) - The Cabot crew embarked on another Susquehanna County Ag Day, but this time celebrating its 30th year! Previously known as Dairy Days, the Penn State Extension's Susquehanna County Ag Day celebrates the valuable contributions of agriculture and family farming both regionally and abroad. Watch the promotional video from WBRE's Eye Witness News below to get a better - [Putting Nutritious Food on Susquehanna County Tables](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/putting-nutritious-food-on-susquehanna-county-tables/) - Written by Rick Hiduk Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent: Every family can use a little helping keeping healthy food on the table once in a while, which is why organizers of the CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank began a pilot program in 2014 to provide services at locations that were already convenient - [Shale Gas News 3/2/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-3-2-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. Rusty and Bill discussed recent industry news - [PMA Perspective: Pipelines Expand Prosperity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pma-perspective-pipelines-expand-prosperity/) - The following is an episode of PMA Perspective, which is produced by the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA). PMA is the nonprofit, statewide trade organization representing the manufacturing sector in Pennsylvania’s public policy process. You can follow PMA’s activities on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. PMA Perspective airs on PCN on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. The Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association's (PMA) Carl A. Marrara traveled to Wyoming County to - [Shale Gas News 2/23/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-2-23-2019-show-2/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show, Bill and Rusty had Anna - [Shale Gas News 2/16/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-2-16-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show, Bill and Rusty had - [An Overview of the Dennis Farm](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/an-overview-of-the-dennis-farm/) - The Dennis Farm has been a valued partner here at Cabot for several years. We wanted to update our readers about some recent news from the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust, while also reminding everyone of the importance of the organization and the history behind it. This past October, several hundred people took part in - [Shale Gas News 2/9/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-2-9-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show, Bill and Rusty had - [Introducing DiscoverNEPA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/introducing-discovernepa/) - DiscoverNEPA highlights Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) – one of the country’s best places to live to enjoy the outdoors, the arts, culture, food, fun and entertainment. Their active website and widespread social media presence help locals find something to do on a free Tuesday night, or can help users create the perfect weekend itinerary. DiscoverNEPA's mission is - [Cabot Continues to Support Susquehanna 4-H Youth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-continues-to-support-susquehanna-4-h-youth/) - By Rick Hiduk Susquehanna County 4-H members enjoy a lot of support from the community. At this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show, local youths found representatives from Cabot Oil & Gas ready and waiting at the auction block once again to purchase pigs. They also found a friend in PA State Rep. Jonathan Fritz, who was - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Ben Whitaker](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-ben-whitaker/) - By Rick Hiduk Cabot Oil & Gas field operator Ben Whitaker was one of the first employees to start his career with the company via an internship through the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Now, three years into his career, and recently promoted to production foreman, he has found financial security and - [Shale Gas News 2/2/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-2-2-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show Bill and Rusty had - [Susquehanna County Fire Companies Receive Act 13 Donations](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/susquehanna-county-fire-companies-receive-act-13-donations/) - During a Progress Authority breakfast meeting this past summer, the Susquehanna County Commissioners announced that they had a $10,000 check for each of the fire and ambulance companies in the county. The funds are disbursed from Act 13 money that is collected from active gas pads throughout the state, then returned to the municipalities that - [U.S. EIA Releases 2019 Annual Energy Outlook](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/u-s-eia-releases-2019-annual-energy-outlook/) - Re-posted from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Today in Energy post summarizing their recently published Annual Energy Outlook 2019. Download the full Annual Energy Outlook 2019 report here. Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects increased natural gas production and exports in a lower price environment EIA’s recently released Annual Energy Outlook 2019 (AEO2019) Reference case projects continued growth in - [Cabot Helps Bring Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Milk to Every School in Susquehanna County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-helps-bring-fresh-fruits-vegetables-milk-to-every-school-in-susquehanna/) - Due to the ongoing support Cabot Oil & Gas, every school district in Susquehanna County now benefits from the CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank and their food assistance programs. The CEO Weinberg Food Bank services charitable organizations by providing food to alleviate hunger and promote proper nutrition, particularly among children and the elderly. The Food - [Super Bowl Appetizers Made Easy with Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/super-bowl-appetizers-made-easy-with-natural-gas/) - We all know that oil and natural gas go hand in hand with football and the fanfare and festivities surrounding America's favorite game. In fact, these natural resources are used for almost everything in modern life - from plastic manufacturing, powering our homes, and fueling our transportation - petrochemicals are all around you. It's hard - [Shale Gas News 1/26/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-1-26-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show Bill and Rusty we - [Natural Gas 101: What is CNG?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/what-is-cng/) - Compressed natural gas, or CNG, is natural gas that has been compressed to 1 percent of its original size. After removing impurities like water and natural gas liquids, natural gas is considered dry. This means it’s primarily made of methane, which is necessary for the compression process. https://youtu.be/VPA0WyVUEMc The most common method for compressing natural - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Jonathan Fritz](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-jonathan-fritz/) - By Rick Hiduk Jonathan Fritz, Pennsylvania representative of the state’s 111th district struggles daily with the fact that half of his constituents are enjoying a robust economy and reaping the benefits, while the other half have limited employment options and earning potential as the state and federal government prevents natural gas development there. https://youtu.be/wm3iXoLzFjM It’s - [Shale Gas News 1/19/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-1-19-2019-show-2/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show desRosiers started off discussing his - [103rd PA Farm Show & Auction Recap](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/103rd-pa-farm-show-4-h-auction-recap/) - The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, celebrated its 103rd year. The annual Farm Show boasts over 6,000 animals, hundreds of vendors, contests and demonstrations, and over 12,000 competitive exhibits. If you’ve never been to the show, we highly recommend checking it out next year – there’s a ton to see - [API Report Shows Natural Gas Industry's Commitment to Safety](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/api-report-shows-natural-gas-industrys-commitment-to-safety/) - The following is a repost of a press release from the American Petroleum Institute (API) from January, 16, 2019: Employees of the natural gas and oil industry experience injuries and illnesses at a rate substantially below the U.S. private sector due to industry practices and commitment to safety WASHINGTON, January 16, 2019 – API today - [Cabot Fueled Lackawanna Energy Center Goes Online](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-fueled-lackawanna-energy-center-goes-online/) - Back in 2016, Cabot entered into a long-term sales agreement to supply natural gas to the Lackawanna Energy Center. Now, the Lackawanna Energy Center is officially up-and-running! The following press release is reposted from Invenergy via PR Newswire: The innovative, highly-efficient power plant is the largest project Invenergy has developed, constructed and operated; It was - [Shale Gas News 1/12/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-1-12-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry and is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. For this week's show desRosiers discusses his experience - [Fill a Glass with Hope Kick-Off Event 2019](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fill-a-glass-with-hope-kick-off-event-2019/) - As you may have read on WellSaid previously, Fill a Glass with Hope is a special partnership program formed among Feeding Pennsylvania and member food banks, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, and American Dairy Association North East that raises funds to purchase and provide fresh milk directly from local farms to families in need. During the beginning - [Shale Gas News 1/5/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-1-5-2019-show/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host a morning radio show, called Shale Gas News, to discuss topics and news relevant to the natural gas industry. The Shale Gas News is heard every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. This week, to kick - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Dale Howell Part II](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-dale-howell-part-ii/) - As part of our Looking Back Moving Forward series, we feature four new video interviews with Susquehanna County landowner, Dale Howell, as he talks about his positive experience working with Cabot, royalty benefits, road maintenance, and the industry's effect on local wildlife and hunting. You may remember reading about him and his success working with - [Schools Save Money by Switching to Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/schools-save-money-by-switching-to-natural-gas/) - Written by Rick Hiduk (also published on Endless Mountains Lifestyles and in the Rocket-Courier) Though the Montrose and Elk Lake School districts in Susquehanna County took different approaches to their respective conversions to the use of natural gas, both districts realized substantial savings in just two years. Now four years into the transition, school administrators can - [Oil & Natural Gas Fueling the American Workforce](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/oil-natural-gas-fueling-the-american-workforce/) - The U.S. Shale Revolution and its abundant production (in Pennsylvania and nationally) has and will continue to advance the journey toward energy independence, to save households thousands of dollars in energy prices, reduce emissions, and provide jobs to a growing workforce. All of these factors help facilitate a healthy economy and a secure future, which - [Montrose Students Head into Winter With Warm Heads & Feet](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-montrose-students-head-into-winter-with-warm-heads-feet/) - (Guest post/photos by Rick Hiduk - also published in the Rocket-Courier and EndlessMountainsLifestyles.com) Montrose business owner Adam Diaz and family recently sponsored an unprecedented project in the Montrose Area School District. Approximately 650 children at the Lathrop Street and Choconut schools in grades K through 6 were given free footwear, hats and gloves. Over the course of - [Cabot Raises $17,000 for Toy Drive](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-raises-17000-for-toy-drive/) - Cabot was excited to help coordinate another annual toy drive benefiting local Interfaith locations to help families in need this Christmas. Read about the effort below: Guest post by Rick Hiduk - also published in the Rocket-Courier and on www.endlessmtnlifestyles.com) An unusual shopping trip and an equally unique delivery of toys and winter wear will ensure - [Natural Gas Fuels Holiday Traditions](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-fuels-holiday-traditions/) - Modern day life requires energy, and this is especially true over the holidays! As the holiday season is upon us, you may not realize the role that oil and natural gas have in fueling your festivities. Oil and natural gas are there to keep you warm, get you to and from your family gatherings, help - [Marietta College Oil & Gas Technical Exhibition Recap](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marietta-college-oil-gas-exhibition/) - As a newcomer to the oil and gas industry, without a formal technical background, personal education is of the utmost importance. A vital part of any educational experience is hands-on learning, like seeing equipment up close and connecting its role to the bigger picture. These hands-on opportunities are often unavailable, leaving non-technical industry members like me and - [Support & Promote Local Animal Adoptions with Cabot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/support-promote-local-animal-adoptions-with-cabot-2/) - Cabot is proud to support WBRE's Pet of the Week program on Friday mornings at 11:00 am. The program features animals from local animal shelters that are in need of a “forever home”. According to the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 6.5 million animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every - [Continuing Hunters Sharing the Harvest](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hunters-sharing-the-harvest-2/) - Monday officially marked the beginning of deer season in Pennsylvania and with that, thousands of people across the Commonwealth embark on another hunt. Once again, we want to highlight a program that is important to us here at Cabot. Since 2013, Cabot has sponsored the Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) initiative (now in its 27th season) which - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Cindy Beeman](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-cindy-beeman/) - By Rick Hiduk Susquehanna County Interfaith provides a variety of services to local residents. Executive director Cindy Beeman cherishes the personal relationships she has developed with clients through the years and shares both their concerns and their triumphs. Many of the first time clients are enduring some sort of crisis, but Interfaith and Beeman are - [Guest Post: New Report Credits Susquehanna County for 4% of Nation’s Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-new-report-credits-susquehanna-county-for-four-percent-of-nations-gas/) - By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent, EndlessMtnLifestyles.com and on Natural Gas Now) Natural gas production in Pennsylvania reached an all-time high in August, and Susquehanna County is in the lead. According to the August report issued by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 44 percent of the natural gas being produced in the - [Thanksgiving Recipes with Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/thanksgiving-recipes-with-natural-gas/) - Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays here at Cabot and to celebrate the upcoming festivities, here are five of our favorite recipes that are made hot and delicious using a trusty natural gas stove. Even though natural gas is the most affordable and reliable energy source to cook your Thanksgiving meal, here are some additional - [Imagine a Day Without Oil & Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/imagine-a-day-without-oil/) - It's important to understand why oil and natural gas are important in your daily life. Many people might not realize the extent of these natural resources from power generation to plastic manufacturing, it's all around us! Reposted with permission from Powering California: Did you know that many products that you use every day are made - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Gene Brady](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-gene-brady/) - For this installation of our Looking Back, Moving Forward series, we sat down with Gene Brady, Executive Director of the Weinberg Northeast Pennsylvania Regional Food Bank, to get his take on the benefits of the natural gas industry and Cabot's partnership with local community organizations in Pennsylvania. Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Food Bank - [America’s Energy Sector Thanks & Welcomes Veterans](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/americas-energy-sector-thanks-welcomes-veterans/) - Cabot is grateful to America’s veterans and all those serving our country at home and abroad. We’re also pleased to include veterans within the Cabot ranks, including Completions Manager Jim Edwards and Completions Engineer Jacob Swanson. We’d like to share a little bit of background on Jim and Jacob to help other veterans learn from - [Empowering STEM Education in Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/empowering-stem-education-in-pennsylvania/) - Can be originally found on Cabot's website, www.cabotog.com. In Cabot’s primary operating state of Pennsylvania the oil and gas industry accounts for more than 320,000 jobs. We aim to contribute to programs that ensure our neighbors have access to the education and training that today’s jobs require. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers are vital - [Guest Post: Applications Now Available for PARSS Grants](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-applications-now-available-for-parss-grants/) - By Rick Hiduk Edward Albert is in his third year as executive director of Pennsylvania Association for Rural and Small Schools (PARSS). The former superintendent of the Tulpehocken Area School District in Berks County took a decidedly hands-on approach to his new job and embarked on road trips to personally visit all of the PARSS - [The MOLU Visits First School in West Virginia](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-molu-visits-first-school-in-west-virginia/) - The Linsly School was pleased to be the first school in the state of West Virginia to host the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit, also known as the MOLU. The visit to Linsly, sponsored by Cabot, is part of an effort to introduce the MOLU III to schools in the northeast. The MOLU is a traveling - [Guest Post: Cabot Teams with Junior Achievement for STEM Training Classes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-cabot-teams-with-junior-achievement-for-stem-training-classes/) - By Rick Hiduk On Oct. 5, Cabot Oil & Gas, UGI Energy Services and Williams collaborated to acquaint teachers and administrators in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties with the educational components needed for employment in the natural gas industry via the Oilfield Education Center (OEC). The program conducted at Pittston Area High School attracted around 100 - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Loren Stone](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-loren-stone/) - By Rick Hiduk As a life-long resident of Susquehanna County and CEO of Endless Mountains Health Systems (EMHS), Loren Stone has seen primary care and critical access in his community all but disappear. Fortunately, he has seen it come back to a level almost unimaginable a decade ago. The story he tells quietly debunks the - [Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Announces Third-Quarter 2018 Results](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-oil-gas-corporation-announces-third-quarter-2018-results/) - The press release below was issued by Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation on October 26, 2018. View the release on Cabot’s official website by clicking here. HOUSTON, Oct. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) ("Cabot" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the third-quarter of 2018. Third-Quarter 2018 Highlights Daily equivalent production of - [Guest Post: Cabot Donates to Firefighter Training Center](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-contributes-to-pipeline-fire-training-grant-at-schuylkill-county-center/) - By Rick Hiduk In August, energy companies collectively contributed about $30,000 toward an addition to a firefighter training center in southern Schuylkill County during the 64th annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention. The widely-used facility is 30 years old and sits on 26 acres near Frackville, and the generous donation provides an opportunity to - [Get Out & Vote: Midterm Election Voting Information](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/get-out-vote-mid-term-election-voting-information/) - As the election is quickly approaching, on Tuesday, November 6, you should be certain that you are educated and informed about what seats you are voting for, which candidates align with your views, and how to make sure your voice is heard. Encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to Get Out & Vote this November - [What is the MOLU?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/what-is-molu/) - The MOLU, or Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit, is a traveling exhibition run by the Oilfield Energy Center that teaches students in grades 5-8 about science, technology, and careers related to the oil and natural gas industry through hands-on, educational activities. For the last two years, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Southwestern Energy, and Williams sponsored - [Energy Awareness Month: Efficiency, Conservation & Savings Information](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-efficiency-conservation-and-savings-information/) - In recognition of October being Energy Awareness Month, we encourage you to be aware of your energy use and remain conscious about conservation. Many natural gas utility companies offer rebates - to help you save money and conserve energy in the process. Pennsylvania residents should visit their natural gas utility companies for incentives (see links - [Guest Post: Lackawanna College Successfully Adopts Sporting Clay Shoot Tournament](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-college-successfully-adopts-sporting-clay-shoot-tournament/) - By Rick Hiduk After five years of growth under Cabot Oil & Gas, the annual Sporting Clay Tournament benefiting the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas was enjoyed once again by hundreds of sportsmen and women and corporate sponsors on Sept. 27. The new twist this year is that the friendly competition was - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: First Responders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-first-responders/) - October is ‘National Fire Prevention Month’ across the country, and The Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend was also recently observed over the October 6-7 weekend. Cabot is committed to our local communities: supporting toy drives, local food banks, local education, the construction of new healthcare facilities, and so much more. Cabot also helps to support local firefighters - [Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Provides Operational Update](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-oil-gas-corporation-provides-operational-update/) - The press release below was issued by Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation on October 9, 2018. View the release on Cabot’s official website by clicking here. HOUSTON, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) ("Cabot" or the "Company") today provided an operational update on the heels of the in-service of the Atlantic Sunrise project - [Guest Post: Groundbreaking for Tunkhannock Natural Gas Project Set](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/groundbreaking-for-tunkhannock-natural-gas-project-set/) - By Rick Hiduk After years of planning and meetings with corporate officials and municipal leaders, The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that ground will be broken on Tuesday, Oct. 16 for the installation of a natural gas line to bring service to businesses and homes in Tunkhannock. The event will take - [How to Support Local Farmers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/supporting-local-farmers/) - Cabot has a wonderful relationship with local farmers – many being landowners in Susquehanna County. Farmers provide fresh produce, milk, eggs, and meat to towns and cities around the country. October 12th is National Farmer's Day, and to celebrate, we would like to take the time to promote and encourage the support of farmers across - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Charlie Clark](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-charlie-clark/) - By Rick Hiduk Charlie Clark has made a life of dairy farming and truly enjoys it. He has owned and managed a farm in Springville since 1984 and has a herd of about 40 cows. As a father of four daughters, he has also proudly served as a 4-H leader for many years. His daughters - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Dale Howell](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-dale-howell/) - By Rick Hiduk Dale Howell lives in Springville, Susquehanna County. He was raised on a farm in nearby Wyoming County and moved back to Susquehanna County to purchase land in Auburn Township. In recent decades, he was watching farms shutting down one after another. “As farming died, all the little towns died too,” Dale noted. - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Adam Diaz](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-adam-diaz/) - By Rick Hiduk Coming from a family known county-wide for its strong work ethic, it’s little surprise that Adam Diaz had the foresight to diversify his assets to not only accommodate the various needs of the natural gas industry but to reinvest those profits into his existing businesses and buy up small companies on the - [New Reports Reinforce Natural Gas Savings, Resiliency & Abundance](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-reports-reinforce-natural-gas-savings-resiliency-abundance/) - Natural gas touches every aspect of our daily lives, from fueling our stoves and cars, to producing electricity that charges our mobile phones, provides us with light and keeps us cool. Without energy, and in particular affordable natural gas, our lives and economy would come to a standstill. Three recently released reports highlight the natural - [Natural Gas and the Plastics Industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-and-the-plastics-industry/) - You may have already heard of the abundance of jobs that the shale gas development has directly created in Pennsylvania and even throughout the entire country, as well. But what about the jobs it creates indirectly? The increase in the shale gas development in the past few years has changed the competitive landscape for many important industries - [Natural gas beats coal as main U.S. power source](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-beats-coal/) - As of early 2015, natural gas officially overtook coal as the largest power source in the United States, specifically for electricity. Of course, this milestone clearly seemed just a matter of time as the shale natural gas renaissance has been developing all across the country. Recently, the overwhelming natural gas production success has made the United States - [Podcast Volume 3: The Energy Industry & Education](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-energy-industry-education/) - In order to keep the public updated on the current energy industry and the community surrounding it, Cabot is happy to introduce a series of podcasts by George Stark, External Affairs Director. In this third volume of the podcast series, George Stark goes into detail about the energy industry & education and the amount of - [The Flame: Looking Back on “Our Domestic Gas”](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-flame-our-domestic-gas/) - In September 1955, Cabot Industries included a story in The Flame titled “Our Domestic Gas is Another Cabot Service.” In the article, Cabot explained that they remained a strong utility in West Virginia by selling gas to the “ultimate consumer.” The article explained that Cabot directly provided 19,000 domestic, commercial and industrial consumers in West Virginia - [Podcast Volume 2: Capital Expenditure Reduction](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2-capital-expenditure-reduction/) - In order to keep the public updated on the current energy industry and the business environment surrounding it, Cabot is happy to introduce a series of podcasts by George Stark, External Affairs Director. In light of the possibility of a Severance Tax on the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania by Governor Wolf, Cabot has shed some - [Podcast Volume 1: Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Industry Struggles](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-industry-struggles/) - In order to keep the public updated on the current energy industry and the business environment surrounding it, Cabot is happy to introduce a series of podcasts by George Stark, External Affairs Director. In light of the possibility of a Severance Tax on the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania by Governor Wolf, Cabot has shed - [Marcellus creates need for restructured existing & new pipelines](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/existing-new-pipelines/) - With the recent shalenatural gas production success in Pennsylvania, more pipelines and added infrastructure are needed to get the gas from where it is extracted to the customer in a timely manner. Due to this growing need, a new wave of natural gas pipeline projects are set to break ground in the next three years - [Northeast Now Provides 85% of U.S. Shale Gas Production Growth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-production-growth/) - According to a July 2015 report from the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), the productivity of the natural gas wells in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale account for 85% of production growth since 2012. According to the EIA’s Drilling Productivity Report (DPR), the northeast natural gas wells have driven the recent growth in - [The Beginning of the Cabot Sporting Clay Tournament](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/beginning-cabot-sporting-clay-tournament/) - Cabot held the first sporting clay tournament in November 2012 in Springville, PA at Rock Mountain Sporting Clays. The idea was to host a unique fundraiser for some of the local nonprofits. In total, 120 participants (or 27 teams) came to shoot for this cause while networking with other small businesses and companies who attended. In the past, Cabot - [Guest Post: Dawood Discusses Impact of Severance Tax](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dawood-discusses-impact-of-severance-tax/) - The following is a guest post by Bony R. Dawood, PE President of Dawood Engineering with locations across the Commonwealth as well as other parts of the country. Below he discusses the impact of Severance Tax on the company. You can follow Dawood Engineering on Twitter at @DawoodEngineers. ----- Dawood Engineering is a 25 year old - [The Shale Gas Revolution's Effect on U.S. Manufacturing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-revolutions-effect-on-u-s-manufacturing/) - Ever wonder what America kicks butt at other than Women’s soccer, freedom and fast food? Something you might not consider: manufacturing. Thanks to the shale natural gas development and hydraulic fracturing (frac'ing), the United States will soon manufacture the goods we depend on more inexpensive than the world’s leader, China. The term, “Made in the - [Impact Fee Funds Come to Pittsburgh/Philadelphia Areas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fee-fund-areas/) - The Pittsburgh Region The numbers recently released by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced that Pennsylvania is getting $223.5 million in Impact Fee funds, $48 million of which is going to the Pittsburgh area. The money from Pennsylvania’s Impact Fee allotment will not only go to communities that host Marcellus Shale and other gas wells to assist in rehabilitation of their roads, - [Guest Post: Economic and Job Creation Benefits of Shale Gas Development](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/benefits-of-shale-gas-development/) - Tim Schoen is a Penn State graduate who works as a marketing analyst for Borton-Lawson and lives happily in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Read Tim Schoen's letter to PA legislators below regarding his companies success in the oil and gas industry, the benefits of shale gas development and why it has been the reason for the success for so many - [Guest Post: Letter on Behalf of PA Kenworth Employees](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/kenworth-employees-on-severance/) - Tim Mitchell is the President of Motor Truck Equipment Company, now known as Kenworth of Pennsylvania. The company has expanded its presence outward from central PA to include five major locations and three satellite stores throughout the state. Other divisions today include Motor Truck Thermo King, handling refrigeration needs, and Motor Truck PacLease, serving the truck leasing & - [Guest Post: Act 13 Provides Conservation District with Funding](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/act-13-funding-conservation-district/) - Ray Warriner is the Chairman/Farm Director of the Susquehanna County Conservation District and is a fourth generation farmer at Agawam Farms at Elk Lake. Below is a letter written to legislators in northeastern Pennsylvania regarding the funding received from the Act 13 Impact Fees established on the oil and gas industry. --- Pennsylvania is the only oil - [The 4th of July with Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/4th-of-july-with-natural-gas/) - My favorite part about the 4th of July is celebrating with my friends and family doing things outside. Youmay not think about it, but most of the goods needed for a 4th of July cookout are products of natural gas extracted right here in Pennsylvania. So this 4th of July when you’re out enjoying the holiday, just remember to thank natural - [The Oil & Gas Industry Promotes Education, Workforce Development](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/industry-promotes-education/) - Much of the talk surrounding the pro-Severance Tax argument has been based upon education funding in the Commonwealth, or rather, lack there-of, according to Governor Wolf supporters. But, what many of the supporters do not realize is that the oil and gas industry, including Cabot, promotes education, education funding and workforce development more than anyone knows. - [How a Severance Tax Affects My Business](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/how-a-severance-tax-affects-my-business/) - On behalf of my family’s small business, Sugar Hollow Water Services and myself, General Manager Bill Hampton, I would like to express my large dissatisfaction with the newly proposed budget and how a severance tax affects my business. The biggest part of our small business at Sugar Hollow is supplying water to the natural gas - [The Benefits of the Impact Fee](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fee/) - The current Pennsylvania Impact Fee on the oil and gas industry is very beneficial to the Commonwealth and to the communities involved in the extraction of natural gas. The money taken from the Impact Fee is dispersed to every county in Pennsylvania, with large amounts going to communities where the most natural gas drilling occurs. - [The Voice of Shale Advocates](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-voice-of-shale-advocates/) - The following is a guest post contributed by Amber Benzon, Director of Government Affairs for the Marcellus Shale Coalition. You can follow Amber on Twitter at @AmberBenzon and the Marcellus Shale Coalition at @MarcellusGas. __ Thanks to shale development, Pennsylvania is poised to take economic prosperity to the next level. However, if we don’t pursue commonsense policies, we - [Holding the Governor Accountable for Tax Increases](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/severancetax/) - When Governor Wolf outlined his new budget proposal including a severance tax on the energy industry, he was standing in an Elementary School classroom, claiming that all of the money from the proposed tax would go to education. Except the money isn’t going to education. Recently, PA Representative Jim Christiana, who is publicly against the - [UGI Energy Services to Build LNG Plant in Marcellus Shale Region](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ugi-energy-services-lng/) - UGI Energy Services, which is a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, announced in May that they plan to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plant in northern Pennsylvania that will use gas reserves from the Marcellus Shale. UGI Energy Services plans to seize a bigger share in the industry and expects to produce up to - [New Website Alert - Stop New Energy Taxes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/website-stop-new-energy-taxes/) - In response to Pennsylvania Governor Wolf’s proposed severance tax, a diverse coalition of various Pennsylvania businesses and organization developed a new website called Stop New Energy Taxes that is currently up and running. The website features news, literature, info graphics, testimonials and even a letter to the Governor himself concerning the impacts his severance tax on the oil and gas industry will have on all 67 counties of - [Meet the Intern - Kelsey Mulac](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/meet-the-intern-kelsey-mulac/) - Hello everyone! My name is Kelsey Mulac and I am happy to introduce myself as the new External Affairs Intern for summer 2015 at Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation! I am a 21-year-old senior studying Telecommunications at The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania and I am originally from the small town of Indiana, - [Where To... Eat For Restaurant Week](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/where-to-eat-for-restaurant-week/) - Bacon ipsum dolor amet pork loin ground round ribeye short loin ball tip, capicola beef ribs brisket cupim hamburger kielbasa drumstick pork chop kevin tail. Beef ribs beef turducken, tenderloin bacon ham hock cupim capicola ball tip. Jerky corned beef flank, ball tip meatloaf pork belly pork chop biltong shoulder sausage jowl pancetta ham hock - [Is It Donut Or Doughnut?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/is-it-donut-or-doughnut/) - Kevin beef jerky picanha filet mignon, tri-tip shankle. Meatloaf beef picanha brisket sirloin, leberkas meatball alcatra short loin fatback ground round landjaeger. Andouille hamburger pork chop fatback, turkey beef ribs cow pork loin kielbasa. Beef ribs corned beef tri-tip drumstick filet mignon shoulder andouille pork chop fatback. Turducken cow t-bone frankfurter strip steak, spare ribs - [Weekend Adventure At The Hillside Winery](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/weekend-adventure-at-the-hillside-winery/) - T-bone ribeye cupim fatback shankle corned beef strip steak. Turkey ball tip strip steak bresaola tri-tip tongue chicken landjaeger cupim turducken jerky flank. Short loin ham hock capicola landjaeger sausage. Pork pig fatback meatloaf.Pork chop landjaeger jowl, shank sausage salami pancetta meatball filet mignon pork sirloin jerky tenderloin drumstick. Pork loin strip steak pancetta pork - [The Creamiest Ice Cream Recipe](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-creamiest-ice-cream-recipe/) - Doner tongue swine short loin. Porchetta chuck spare ribs cupim fatback corned beef turducken capicola swine picanha alcatra venison strip steak beef pork. Pancetta ground round ham hock bresaola, picanha filet mignon ribeye meatloaf venison salami. Filet mignon fatback meatloaf, ball tip beef porchetta corned beef short ribs meatball tongue turkey.Cupim pig biltong, brisket pork - [Sammiches, My Favorite Food](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sammiches-my-favorite-food/) - Ribeye beef t-bone chicken bresaola andouille leberkas kevin pork chop rump jerky. Bresaola frankfurter jerky ball tip pork pork chop short ribs pancetta chicken pork belly bacon. Swine ball tip pastrami shank pork loin drumstick. Strip steak prosciutto pancetta porchetta sausage andouille biltong alcatra short ribs brisket chicken beef ribs. Short loin porchetta shankle filet - [Where To... Get Delicious Tapas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/where-to-get-delicious-tapas/) - Fatback ribeye pastrami strip steak, tongue doner spare ribs sirloin bresaola beef jowl short loin pig. Tenderloin shankle chicken, bresaola short ribs tri-tip salami chuck pork loin drumstick. Biltong ribeye strip steak meatloaf, jowl shoulder beef tri-tip ground round short ribs. Andouille short ribs drumstick, alcatra doner cupim sausage venison beef ribs. Landjaeger pork belly - [Simple Szechuan Veggie Stir Fry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/simple-szechuan-veggie-stir-fry/) - Biltong ribeye turkey, rump spare ribs meatball bacon. Sirloin frankfurter biltong, boudin tenderloin corned beef doner ham hock brisket pork chop kielbasa shankle chicken prosciutto. Pastrami alcatra cow tail. Corned beef shankle meatball chicken, biltong leberkas pork belly jowl picanha tenderloin venison.Pancetta ribeye drumstick shankle corned beef pork loin. Short loin ball tip turducken, meatball - [Where To... Get Awesome Coffee](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/where-to-get-awesome-coffee/) - Steak picanha pork loin, short loin short ribs jerky hamburger tri-tip shoulder meatball t-bone cow. Turducken short loin ham hock beef prosciutto, short ribs andouille pancetta tongue bresaola tail capicola. Turkey tenderloin ham doner porchetta turducken ball tip fatback tri-tip short ribs. Pork loin tongue t-bone tri-tip sausage porchetta. Fatback short loin pork chop pork - [Carb Love: The Best Bakery (Pretty Much Ever)](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/carb-love-the-best-bakery-pretty-much-ever/) - Ground round strip steak bresaola jerky pig, jowl turkey ball tip short loin tenderloin cupim alcatra venison shank. Beef ribs ham hock shankle kevin beef short loin biltong. Capicola shank venison boudin. Ribeye cupim strip steak, boudin shoulder doner swine filet mignon tri-tip. Chicken ham frankfurter, doner bresaola sausage salami. Meatloaf andouille shoulder alcatra short - [Easy Salty Smoked Salmon Recipe](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/easy-salty-smoked-salmon-recipe/) - Porchetta frankfurter kielbasa, jerky leberkas strip steak rump. Prosciutto biltong meatball ham doner sausage pork chuck strip steak short ribs alcatra ground round. Cupim venison ground round, capicola sausage drumstick meatball jerky. Meatball frankfurter beef tenderloin pork ham hock drumstick. Bresaola jowl ham boudin shankle andouille pork loin pastrami. Bacon shankle rump jowl meatball. Alcatra - [Fresh From The Local Farmers Market](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fresh-from-the-local-farmers-market/) - Beef ribs meatloaf short loin spare ribs. Venison bacon picanha, jerky cupim corned beef bresaola ball tip ground round turducken. Pork chop pork filet mignon ribeye brisket alcatra, pancetta short ribs capicola hamburger salami beef ribs doner. Picanha chicken salami pork belly porchetta. Pork loin turkey pastrami prosciutto. Landjaeger beef ribs ham swine. Leberkas bresaola - [New Video: Toy Drive 2012](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/toy-drive-2012-vid/) - Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! As we posted previously, three Cabot offices recently finished up toy & funding drives to make sure children in need would have gifts for the holiday season. Here's a video from the Susquehanna County toy drive which brought in nearly $10,000 in toy and monetary donations: PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvWlFVRXdBY1N3ZGs/cmVsPTAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE1IiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49IiIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg== - [Understanding FracFocus](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/understanding-frac-focus/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Since its inception, FracFocus has been lauded across the country for its handling of important information, innovative approach to transparency and its ease of use. Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, speaking on behalf of the Obama Administration, endorsed FracFocus earlier this year saying:“[its] an important tool - [Cabot Reaches New Production Record](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/record-production-1b/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:25px|text_align:left|line_height:27px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] One billion cubic feet can be hard to imagine let alone imagine what it can do – so we’ll try to put it into perspective. The 1 Bcf of Cabot’s natural gas production in a 24-hour period can be used for one of the following: Supply 24,315 households with - [Video Tuesday: Christmas in Montrose!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-christmas-montrose/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_raw_html]PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvaDF5N0t3NjY2d0E/cmVsPTAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE1IiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49IiIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Spreading Holiday Cheer](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/spreading-cheer/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”Early last week, three Cabot offices concluded their holiday toy and donations drives. We’d like to thank everyone for their generous participation. Below is a recap from each office.” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Susquehanna County, Pa:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This year’s toy drive was a huge success, raising almost $10,000 in toys (and cash) - [#FF: @LCScranton](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-lcscranton/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”2405″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/lc.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] This is the driving thought behind Lackawanna College’s social media initiatives and it’s what makes them a great choice for our #FF this week. This school was founded in 1894 and its history tells of how the college founded as the “Scranton Business - [New Videos: Clay Shoot for SSDHH](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ssdhh-shoot-campion/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_raw_html]PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvaW9rQ25OR2x5cm8/cmVsPTAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE1IiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49IiIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What was only an idea just a few months before became a fun-filled day in October. Because of Cabot, the skeet shoot went from a suggestion over lunch to a complete success for the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Cabot suggested Rock Mountain Sporting Clays - [Creating an Energy Capitol](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/creating-an-energy-capitol/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Current estimates put the Marcellus Shale on track to become the second largest natural gas field in the world. And a Penn State University study predicts that Marcellus natural gas production could practically double by 2020, helping to make Pennsylvania the energy capitol of America.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Some stats about the natural gas industry activity and what it means - [Meet the Cabot Crew: BJ Cline](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-crew-bj-cline/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]We’d like to introduce you to BJ Cline, District Superintendent for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. BJ joined Cabot in the Susquehanna office last month where he is responsible for ensuring production goals are met, coordinating with Drilling, Completions and Midstream activities and maintaining a budget for lease operating expenses.[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2373″ border_color=”” - [#FF: @RigData](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-rigdata/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2365″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”” img_link_target=”” img_size=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]This week we want to give a shout out to RigData and their Twitter account @RigData for our #FF. RigData is a company who aims to be a gatekeeper of information for the oil and gas industry. They collect and publish information on many hot topics - [Natural Gas Vehicles: Past, Present, and Future](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ngv-past-present-future/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What is a natural gas vehicle?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]A natural gas vehicle (NGV) is designed to be environmentally and economically friendly. These vehicles can be powered by two forms of natural gas: compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquid natural gas (LNG). Vehicles can either be dedicated to run on natural gas only, or a - [In the time of Marcellus Shale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/beginning-shale/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”2144″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/625px-geologic_clock_with_events_and_periods-svg_1.png” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”2145″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/400moll.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]When the fish and other organisms would die, they sank to bottom where algae and clay particles already sat. After hundreds of millions of years of this accumulation, the mixture of particles and organic matter - [Christmas in Montrose Recap](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/christmas-in-montrose-recap/) - [vc_row animation=""][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_custom_heading text=" brought hundreds of families to town as they embraced the holiday spirit and participated in the wide array of events." font_container="tag:h4|font_size:28px|text_align:left|line_height:30px" google_fonts="font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=""][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_single_image css_animation="" image="2296" border_color="" img_link_large="" link="https://coterra.nepa.marketing/2012/12/04/christmas-in-montrose-recap/cf4/" img_link_target="_self" img_size=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=""][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_single_image css_animation="" image="2297" border_color="" img_link_large="" link="https://coterra.nepa.marketing/2012/12/04/christmas-in-montrose-recap/cf15/" img_link_target="_self" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=""][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_single_image css_animation="" image="2298" border_color="" img_link_large="" link="https://coterra.nepa.marketing/2012/12/04/christmas-in-montrose-recap/cf45/" img_link_target="_self" img_size=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=""][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_single_image - [#FF: @PAChamber](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-pachamber/) - [vc_row animation=""][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image css_animation="" image="2282" border_color="" img_link_large="" link="https://coterra.nepa.marketing/2012/11/30/ff-pachamber/pachamber/" img_link_target="_self" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=""][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]This week, we want to highlight the Pennsylvania Chamber’s Twitter account, @PAChamber, for our #FF. This account joined Twitter in the fall of 2012 and since then, they have been connecting with their followers to offer information that may otherwise have been invisible - [The NGV Conversation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-ngv-conversation/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We are in an age of natural gas that has never been witnessed before.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]As most articles nowadays try to do, this Patriot-News op-ed begins by putting the production of Pennsylvania into perspective: Production topped 895 billion cubic feet of natural gas for the first six months of 2012, pushing the total production over 2.5 - [What is the "Halliburton Loophole"?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/halliburton-loophole/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Much of the controversy surrounding natural gas development is the grossly misunderstood belief that hydraulic fracturing is exempt from all federal regulations, especially the Safe Drinking Water Act, because of the “Halliburton Loophole.” This, like much of the anti-natural gas gobbledygook, is completely false.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Hydraulic fracturing is 60+ year-old stimulation technique used - [What we're thankful for...](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/thankful-for/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Thanksgiving was just a few days ago and we feel it’s important to remember all of the great things we’re thankful for. We had the opportunity to talk with some Cabot employees about what they are thankful for this year. We’d love to share with you some of their responses: “I’m thankful - [Platts Story on Dennis Farm & Cabot Partnership](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/platts-article/) - The following is a story that was published in Platts Gas Daily on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. It has been posted with their permission. Two years ago, M. Denise Dennis stood before the Philadelphia City Council and proclaimed that horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing were "as dirty as coal mining." She told the council, which - [Video Tuesday: Interview with General Gould](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/general-gould/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Earlier this month, we recapped the Salute to Veterans event that was held at the Gino Merli Veterans Center on November 9 to honor our veterans and make them aware of the numerous resources out there. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today we’re sharing a video of Deputy Adjutant General Michael Gould discussing options for veterans looking to gain employment and - [NY Times & NY Daily Talk Natural Gas Benefits](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/nytimes-nydaily/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Even the national media cannot deny it all of the time; natural gas development is driving Pennsylvania’s economy like no other industry while lower the United States’ carbon footprint.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”2197″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/cabot-rig.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The last few days - [Coming Soon: Christmas in Montrose](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/christmas-in-montrose/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”2182″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/christmas-in-montrose-jpg.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]You’re invited to Christmas in Montrose on November 30, December 1 and December 2 in Montrose, Pa to help ring in the holiday season! [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The weekend is full of great activities around the historic town including a Santa parade, free pictures with Santa, great - [#FF: @PennStateWB](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-pennstatewb/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”2135″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/psuwb.png” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]“WE ARE…” featuring Penn State Wilkes-Barre as this week’s #FF. This branch campus was founded in May of 1915 by two Penn State Alumni who were searching for ways to meet the needs of their community. The result was the Penn State engineering center in - [Partnership with the Dennis Farm](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/partnership-farm/) - Post contributed by George Stark - Director, External Affairs As part of my role and responsibilities at Cabot, I get the opportunity to meet several interesting and significant people. Last week, I had the privilege of meeting with General Gould, last year I began working closely with Endless Mountains Health Systems CEO Rex Catlin and for a while now I've been meeting with - [A Salute to Our Veterans](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/salute-our-vets/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Post contributed by George Stark – Director, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today as we officially recognize Veterans Day, I would like to share with you my experience from last Friday.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]I had the honor and privilege to represent Cabot at A Salute to Veterans at the Geno Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. This event - [#FF: @CGAConnect](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-cgaconnect/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]Recently we posted an article about the national one-call number 811 and stressed the importance of figuring out where utility lines are before you start to dig. Today we are going to focus a little more on how they are spreading the word through Twitter. [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”2115″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/cga_logo.gif” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row - [Shale Gas Innovation Contest Launched](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/launched-innovation-shale/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:30px|text_align:left|line_height:32px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] 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 - [Cabot: Helping to Revitalize the Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/revitalizing-community/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]You’ve heard it before: the natural gas industry is helping to boost the economy through creating jobs and providing a good living to people across Pennsylvania.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]And now with Act 13 in effect, the communities across the Commonwealth are about to see an even more direct impact. It was recently announced that revenue - [Digging out from Superstorm Sandy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sandy-snow/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Brittany Thomas – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]More than one week after Superstorm Sandy made landfall on the eastern coast of the United States, thousands of residents are still feeling the effects. Half a million New Jersey residents are still without power, New York is just beginning to restart its - [Shooting for a Cause](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shooting-for-a-cause/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Last Saturday, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation partnered with Sordoni Construction to raise money for the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Instead of hosting a golf outing or Chicken BBQ, participants were invited to shoot pigeons-clay pigeons that is – at Rock Mt. Sporting Clays in Springville, PA. - [#FF: @EnergyDomain](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-energydomain/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This week we are going to take a look at the Twitter handle @EnergyDomain that is controlled by Bryan Bassett. @EnergyDomain is part of a larger effort to help people get started in the energy industry. Bryan is a software developer who has been vested in the oil, gas, energy, and water industries - [Upcoming Event: A Salute to Veterans](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/salute-vets/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”Attention all veterans:” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] We cordially invite you to attend A Salute to Veterans on Friday, November 9 from 9-10 am at the Gino Merli Veterans Center in downtown Scranton. The program is designed to pay tribute to the service of our distinguished Veterans and will feature an honor guard and remarks - [Planning & Expertise Help Cabot Weather the Storm](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/weathering-sandy/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”Lessons learned from last year’s hurricane, Irene, reinforce the notion that a company can never be over prepared for possible natural disasters.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:30px|text_align:left|line_height:32px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] While super storm Sandy demonstrated its overwhelming strength by knocking out power to millions of people in the northeast, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation did not - [Guest Post: Getting "Here" from "There"](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/here-to-there/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″] Today’s post contributed by Kevin Lynn, Communications for Linde Corporation. I wasn’t always in the gas business. Like my Cabot colleague George Stark, we are two of thousands of people from Pennsylvania who did something else for a long time before this new industry called. My own route to Marcellus shale was slightly more circuitous and the - [#FF: @TargetLogistics](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-targetlogistics/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Let’s focus our attention to a company whose mission is in their name: TARGET LOGISTICS. They are responsible for providing turnkey solutions to any logistical needs such as workforce housing, catering, transportation and security. They aim to provide these resources to people who are in remote or unfavorable environments such as the military - [Know what’s below. Call before you dig!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/call-before-dig/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]How many of you know if (and where) utility lines are located under your property? Probably not that many. The location of underground utility lines is something that most homeowners don’t know off the top of their heads. That’s why the “Know what’s below. Call before you dig.” campaign was created – to - [Marcellus Shale - Increasing American Energy Security](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ms-increase-energy-security/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]A couple of weeks ago we took a look at Cabot’s production from Susquehanna County and put the amount into perspective. Today we’re going to continue exploring the production from the Marcellus Shale and how that is translating into energy security for the county, the state and the nation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Let’s take a - [Video Tuesday: Powering an American Renaissance](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/powering-american-renaissance/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]During its third annual members meeting last week, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (@MarcellusGas) released a video that highlights the positive benefits that have occurred due to the development of the Marcellus Shale. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Check it out! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We’re especially excited to see two things near and dear to our - [Meet the Cabot Crew: John Papso](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-crew-john-papso/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It’s time to get back into the flow of introducing you to our Cabot Crew.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today we’d like for you to get to know John Papso, an Engineering Manager for the North Region at Cabot.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1964″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”” img_link_target=”” img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]John grew up in Tarentum, Pennsylvania – - [#FF: @OGJOnline](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-ogjonline/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]This week we want to feature an industry publication that has been around for over 100 years. This century old publication we are talking about is the Oil & Gas Journal. Since 1902 they have been supplying readers with international information relating anywhere from operations to statistics on markets and activity.[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” - [Dimock Proud is Sick of the Same Old (Wrong) Story](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/same-story-dimock/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Earlier this month, the Scranton Times-Tribune published an article rehashing the Dimock story containing absolutely zero new relevant factual information. We responded with both a letter to the editor and a blog post expressing our exasperation that although testing by Cabot, the PA DEP and the EPA have found that the water meets - [Students Explore Job Opportunities at Energy Career Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-career-2012/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It seems just about every day a new article is published about more natural gas utilization in this county. From power plants to vehicles running on compressed natural gas (CNG), this country is freeing itself from energy dependence daily. With the government - [Exporting Natural Gas from the U.S.](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/exporting-natural-gas/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Brittany Thomas – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It’s a question that we are hearing more and more frequently, from community members and from members of the media: Do you think the United States will move towards exporting natural gas? And let’s be honest, it’s a very fair question. Natural - [Act 13 - Breaking down the fund distribution](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/act13-distribution/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]On Feb. 14, 2012, Act 13 was signed by Governor Tom Corbett which requires any companies operating unconventional gas wells in Pennsylvania to pay an impact fee for each well drilled. This act was designed to help better environmental safeguards. Act 13 brings consistent statewide policies that will continue to guarantee the protection - [A look back at last week: putting the data together](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/look-back/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Last week we focused on the topic of water quality in Susquehanna County. If you missed a day, here is the last week in review:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]On Monday, we posted our response to a recent Bloomberg piece – Tuesday we a look at naturally occurring contaminants in the area – Wednesday was recap of the - [Video: Water in Dimock, Pa](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dimock_video/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Here’s a quick video for your Saturday afternoon: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Residents of Dimock, Pennsylvania discuss the water quality where they live. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_raw_html]PGlmcmFtZSB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgc3JjPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL0o1ZkhsWU1MOGxRP3JlbD0wIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [#FF: @EnergySpeaksWV and @JstBeneathSrfce](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energyspeakswv-jstbeneathsrfce/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This week we are going to take a look at the Just Beneath the Surface Alliance and a campaign they sponsor, Energy Speaks. The main focus of these two initiatives is to provide the public with the truth. They present information, try to expose false information and they take a deeper look into - [How do I decide whether I need to treat the water from my well?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/water-well-treatment/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Post contributed by Brent Brelje – Principal Engineer for SLR International Corporation. Brent grew up destined to be a water treatment engineer; his first job was washing test tubes in the family’s water quality lab. Brent is a civil engineer and has been designing, installing, and operating groundwater treatment systems since 1985.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]One of the - [DEP takes a look at water well maintenance](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dep-water-well-maintenance/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Last month, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducted a webinar as part of their new DEP@Home series. We posted a brief preview of the Water Wellness webinar that was aimed to better educate landowners on proper maintenance of water wells and how to identify potential problems. The discussion was led - [Bringing home the BBQ gold](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bbq-contest/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The Marcellus Shale industry has brought many things to Pennsylvania; the better known of which include new employment opportunities, sustainable economic growth and a future for young Pennsylvanians. What you probably don’t realize is the industry has brought a new culinary taste to - [Cabot talks methane in water](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/methane-in-water/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]If you’ve followed the news coming out of the Dimock area for the past few years, you’ll notice that Cabot continues to reiterate that methane levels in the plaintiffs’ water wells are at levels that are naturally occurring in the area.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Where is Cabot getting this information? In what world do flaming faucets exist - [Duke Study Reaches Incorrect Conclusion about Isotopic Analysis](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/duke-incorrect-conclusion/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Due to recent articles published by the media, we have realized how much misinformation is currently being touted as fact when it comes to the Dimock area. Cabot would like to take this opportunity to lay the facts about this topic on the table and to encourage a conversation based on science.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column - [Old Facts + New Spin ≠ New Story](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/old-facts-new-spin/) - Due to recent articles published by the Scranton Times-Tribune and Bloomberg, we have realized how much misinformation is currently being touted as fact when it comes to the Dimock area. Cabot would like to take this opportunity to lay the facts about this topic on the table and to encourage a conversation based on science, - [#FF: @InlandTarp](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-inlandtarp/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1797″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/itl-header-logo.png” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Our #FF this week, Inland Tarp & Liner (ITL), has been working for the last three decades to provide their customers with top quality liners. We’re taking a look at how this relative Twitter newcomer is now building a reputation online to match - [Putting Cabot's Marcellus Production into Perspective](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/production-perspective/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”In the time that Cabot has been involved in Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, we’ve produced 345 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas.” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] So okay, 345 Bcf sounds like a lot but what could you do with that much natural gas? Well for starters, you could take a massive - [Marcellus Summit to cover shale-gas issues, offer balanced views](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-summit-preview/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Post contributed by David Messersmith, Extension Educator for Penn State EXTENSION Wayne County. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”, will cover the latest trends, issues and concerns surrounding shale gas development in Pennsylvania and neighboring states.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:30px|text_align:left|line_height:32px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] The conference will be held October 10-12 at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State - [Guest Post: Boy Scouts visit with Cabot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/troops-225-99/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The following post is an email from Brian Traweek, Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 255, to Bill desRosiers after a rig tour this past weekend.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Boy Scouts of America Troops 255 and 99, from Scranton and Montrose, want to thank you and Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation for the outstanding field tour - [#FF: @TweetMATCOR](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-tweetmatcor/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This week we are looking at MATCOR, a company whose cathodic protection systems (which we will be explaining further next week) set the international standards for corrosion related projects.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Not only is MATCOR leading their industry on an international scope, their twitter handle, @TweetMATCOR is leading the industry in the Twitterverse. They - [Memoirs of Shale Gas Insight](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/memoirs-of-shale-gas-insight/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]By all accounts Shale Gas Insight 2012 exceeded every expectation at fostering a fact-based debate about responsible Marcellus Shale development in Pennsylvania. With networking and education opportunities galore, there was literally something for everyone. The convention was keynoted by a number of well-respected - [Shale Gas Insight - A view from the booth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/view-from-the-booth/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Brittany Thomas – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]At the end of last week hundreds of individuals from around the natural gas industry gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for a series of expert panels, powerhouse speakers and amazing exhibit booths. Shale Gas Insight 2012 built upon the - [#FF: @DietrichFilms](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-dietrichfilms/) - This week we are highlighting the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, Pa. as our #FF. The Dietrich operates as a non-profit organization and is a cornerstone of the community. Their Twitter account, @DietrichFilms is a great way to stay connected with what is going on at the theater from film festivals to children's activities. In addition - [Guest Post: Growing "Homegrown" Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/homegrown-energy/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Kevin Lynn, Linde Corporation[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It was a dream almost from the get-go, wasn’t it? From the first moment we found out we had vast natural gas reserves—right under our feet in Pennsylvania!—most of us had a vague hope that someday gas underground would translate into gas in our - [Natural gas use comes to Susquehanna County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/nat-gas-susquehanna/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator, External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This week something amazing happened for the first time in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Pennsy Supply in Montrose started using natural gas to make asphalt. Since its institution in 1810, Susquehanna county residents have not enjoyed the benefits of natural gas as a - [Shale Gas Insight 2012](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-insight-2012/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]In just a few days Shale Gas Insight 2012 will kick off at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The three-day convention is organized by the Marcellus Shale Coalition and creates an opportunity for thousands of representatives from companies around the industry to interact and exchange information and best practices.[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1662″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” - [Cabot Crew: SLR Consulting](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-crew-slr-consulting/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]For today’s Cabot Crew, we’re focusing on one of our contractors: SLR Consulting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1650″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/slr-logo.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]SLR is an international environmental consultancy firm with a very diverse consulting background. From archaeological site investigations to resource efficiency audits to carbon management services, SLR has been involved in projects that - [#FF: @NEPABlogCon](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-nepablogcon/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This week’s #FF is @NEPABlogCon – the Twitter account for the NEPA BlogCon coming up on September 29 at Luzerne County Community College Campus Building 7 in Nanticoke PA from 8 am to 5pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In a nutshell, NEPA BlogCon is a day-long, not-for-profit blogging and social media conference that’s designed to bring big - [North of the Border](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/north-of-the-border/) - Today’s post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator, External Affairs[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading text=”Often lost in today’s discussion about natural gas is our neighbor to the north, Canada, and its enormous natural gas reserves.” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:28px|text_align:left|line_height:30px” google_fonts=”font_family:PT%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Like the United States, Canada is blessed with recoverable natural gas in quantities that could make the country energy - [Drilling Down: Air Quality & Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/air-quality-natural-gas/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]A recent study of air quality revealed that carbon dioxide emissions in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels in 20 years – and that much of the reduction is due to natural gas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]For example, power plants have begun switching their fuel source from coal to natural gas, which - [Upcoming webinar: DEP @Home](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/water-wellness/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We wanted to share information about an upcoming webinar put together by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as part of their DEP @Home series.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]DEP @Home is a quarterly series of webinars that focuses on topics of interest across Pennsylvania. They’re FREE and provide a wealth of information and expert speakers - [Cabot Crew: Natalie DeCario](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natalie-decario-intro/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Natalie DeCario – External Affairs Intern for the Fall [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]Hi everyone, I’m Natalie DeCario and I will be the Fall External Affairs Intern. I can’t wait to get started posting things and updating the Well Said blog so that everyone stays informed about what’s going on with Cabot. This - [#FF: @naturalgasflk](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/naturalgasflk/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1547″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/aga-e1347022144245.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I manage the day-to-day voice of @naturalgasflk with the assistance of members of the Communications and Marketing department.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]For how long has @naturalgasflk been tweeting? AGA celebrated three years on Twitter in June. We also hit the 2,000th tweet milestone in late Aug. - [A look back: August in the Field](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/august-in-the-field/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Bill desRosiers – Coordinator of External Affairs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]August has been a busy time for Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation in Pennsylvania. While other operators have reconsidered development strategies during a period of low gas prices, Cabot has continued its drilling schedule as planned.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1522″ - [A weekend at the Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/kiwanis_wyoming_fair/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post contributed by Bill desRosiers, Coordinator of External Affairs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]While Marcellus Shale has the potential to define Northeast Pennsylvania for the next one hundred years, something else has captured the hearts and minds of some many here for the last one hundred – county fairs. These annual events not only promote - [New Video: EMHS Campaign Recap](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-video-emhs/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]One of the projects that we are most proud to have been involved in this year is the new hospital construction by Endless Mountains Health Systems which was aided by the Cabot/EMHS Community Match Fund. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It all started with a $1 million leadership donation from Cabot. Soon after, the Community Match - [Cabot named Susquehanna County Business of the Year](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/business-of-the-year/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post was written by George Stark, Director of External Affairs for Cabot.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation was honored this year by being named the 2012 Business of the Year by the Susquehanna County Economic Development Board.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I had the privilege to accept the award on behave of the company - [Busy weekend at Cabot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/busy-weekend/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]One of the best parts of our job is going out to events and interacting with the community. Bill desRosiers had the opportunity to attend the 4-H auction at the Harford Fair on Saturday while Brittany Thomas was attending a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center’s new facility.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row - [#FF: @IPAAaccess](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ipaaaccess/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1423″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/ipaa-logo.png” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]For the #FF this week, we’re featuring @IPAAaccess, the account for the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA). The association is national and is works closely with 44 independent national, state and regional associations which represent royalty owners and companies across the country, including - [Guest Post - Soldiers' Angels Benefit](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/soldiers-angels/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s post and photos contributed by Patti L. Dudock.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Last Saturday, a benefit was held at Endless Mountains Archery in Forest Lake, Pennsylvania to support the Soldiers’ Angels Foundation. The motto of this non-profit organizations is “May No Soldier Go Unloved”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1415″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/custom-cabot.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The - [Cabot/EMHS Community Match Fund Goal Shattered](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/match_fund_concludes/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]If you haven’t heard, the Cabot/EMHS Community Match Fund has officially concluded and the results are incredible.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]After making a leadership gift of $1 million in early 2012, Cabot worked with Endless Mountains Health Systems to establish the Community Match Fund in an effort to help fund the physician’s clinic of the - [Video Tuesday: Working with Landowners to Restore Land](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/landowner_restoration/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]A few months ago, we featured a video discussing how Cabot consults with Quality Deer Management Association to restore the land we use to an equal, if not better, state than it was before we began our operations. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In addition to working with groups that specialize in the best way to do this, Cabot - [Meet the Cabot Crew: Bill Kelley Sr.](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bill_kelley_sr/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]As we continue our series featuring individuals who helped make the 3rd Annual Cabot Community Picnic a success, we absolutely need to include Bill Kelley Sr.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1313″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/bill-kelley.png” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Bill is the co-owner (along with his son, Bill Kelley Jr.) of Taylor Rental / BX3 - [#FF: @marcellusnews](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-marcellusnews/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today we’re featuring @marcellusnews, the Twitter handle belonging to TheMarcellusShale.com, as our #FF. Since the handle began tweeting in January of 2010, they’ve shared hundreds and hundreds of tweets about the natural gas industry, specifically about the Marcellus Shale.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1302″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/marcellusshale-com.png” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]According to Tushar - [It's time to Vote4Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/vote4energyrally/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In the event you hadn’t noticed the dozens of political ads all over the television, radio airways and internet recently, this is an election year.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Don’t worry, we’re not about to get all political on you, but we do want to share the message of a great campaign called Vote4Energy. A project - [Guest Post: Making a Guaranteed Good Impression](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/good_impression/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Today’s blog post is from Kevin Lynn, Communications for Linde Corporation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What do you say when picnic attendance jumps from 2,500 to 7,000 in 3 years? What do you say when people stand in line—35 deep for 4 hours—playing to win prizes at your booth? What do you say when the company hosting - [Video Tuesday: The Harford Fair Rodeo](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/harford-fair-rodeo-2/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It’s Video Tuesday time and have we got a show for you! We’re slipping on our cowboy hats and stepping into our boots for the 155th Annual Harford Fair. This year, Cabot is proud to serve as a full sponsor to the Third Annual Harford Fair Championship Pro Rodeo, which will take place - [Meet the Cabot Crew: John Cosgrove](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/john-cosgrove-2/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]Just like last week when we spoke with Elin Barton of White Knight Productions, today we’ll feature another person who made the Third Annual Cabot Community Picnic a major success. This person worked tirelessly alongside Cabot’s External Affairs team to create publicity materials months before the picnic, carry heavy boxes around the Harford - [My Summer at Cabot - Guest Post by Samantha Scribner](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabotinternship/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Readers, if you’ll recall my first blog post for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, you’ll remember that I outlined exactly what I hoped to gain from my summer internship here. I’m pleased to say that of those goals and ideals, I had the opportunity and great fortune to meet and exceed each one. - [#FF: @Steptoe_Johnson](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-steptoe_johnson/) - [vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”1228″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”http://cabotsusq.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/thcab3tpnm1.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]Our #FF today is Steptoe & Johnson, a business-focused law firm with “particular strengths in energy, labor, employment and litigation. The firm is one of the largest firms in the region, with more than 230 attorneys in offices in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and West - [Natural Gas and Solar Provide Smart Energy Grid for Airport](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-and-solar-provide-smart-energy-grid-for-airport/) - With more than a year of construction under its belt, the Pittsburgh International Airport is well on the way to a bright future with its Terminal Modernization Program. The project started in October 2021 and multiple phases have been completed since then including important prep work, site excavation, electrical installations, concrete pouring, and much more. - [Unveiling the New Well Said Coterra: A Blog Showcasing how Energy Fuels Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/unveiling-the-new-well-said-coterra-a-blog-showcasing-how-energy-fuels-community/) - We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our blog, Well Said Coterra! This redesigned site gives us the perfect platform to share inspiring stories about our people, the vibrant communities we are a part of, and the innovative operations that help us provide reliable and affordable energy throughout the Marcellus, Permian, and Anadarko basins. - [Thriving Oil & Gas Industry Contributes to New Mexico’s Record Revenue](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/thriving-oil-gas-industry-contributes-to-new-mexicos-record-revenue/) - In recent years, New Mexico has witnessed a remarkable surge in oil production, solidifying its position as the United States' second-largest oil producer. This dramatic growth has not only brought recognition to the state but has also significantly contributed to its economic prosperity. As an energy producer actively engaged in Eddy and Lea Counties, Coterra - [Empowering Future Leaders: Coterra's Dynamic Internship Program](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/empowering-future-leaders-coterras-dynamic-internship-program/) - Throughout the summer, the pages of the Well Said Coterra blog have been graced with the stories of 16 outstanding individuals who embarked on an extraordinary journey – Coterra's immersive and impactful corporate internship program. Coterra’s program was designed to foster the growth of future energy leaders by creating opportunities for students to work on - [Andrea Alexander Interview](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/andrea-alexander-interview/) - Andrea Alexander, Coterra Energy’s SVP and Chief HR Officer, shares her story and imparts wisdom for aspiring Human Resources execs from diverse backgrounds. - [Bataan Death March](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bataan-death-march/) - Three Coterra Energy employees participated in a 26-mile trek at the White Sands Missile Range to honor those who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II. - [Empowering Tomorrow's Workforce: Coterra Energy's Partnership with New Mexico Junior College](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/empowering-tomorrows-workforce-coterras-partnership-with-new-mexico-junior-college/) - From engaging panel sessions to immersive campus tours, find out how NMJC is empowering the next generation with accessible training and certifications. - [Coterra Energy Invests Nearly Half a Million Dollars in SCCTC, Bolstering Vocational Training and Community Growth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-invests-nearly-half-a-million-dollars-in-scctc-bolstering-vocational-training-and-community-growth/) - Coterra Energy continues its investment in local education through the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program. - [Coterra Energy’s Impact on Southern New Mexico Giving Day: Fueling Community Support and Engagement](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterras-impact-on-southern-new-mexico-giving-day-fueling-community-support-and-engagement/) - Discover how Coterra Energy's sponsorship helped make a significant impact in 2024, supporting local nonprofits and fostering community development. - [Coterra Energy's Participation and Insights at the EnergyPlex Conference in Hobbs, NM](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterras-participation-and-insights-at-the-energyplex-conference-in-hobbs-nm/) - In late June, Coterra Energy was honored to sponsor, attend, and participate in the EnergyPlex Conference in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hosted by the Economic Development Corporation of Lea County, the conference served as a celebration of the massive accomplishments in the Permian Basin and Lea County. The conference began with an optimistic keynote from Garrett - [Developing The Next Generation Of Workers Is Key to Meeting Future Energy Demand](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/developing-the-next-generation-of-workers-is-key-to-meeting-future-energy-demand/) - Pennsylvania plays a critical role in the United States energy landscape. It is the nation’s second-largest producer of natural gas and the second-largest net supplier of total energy to other states. As U.S. energy consumption continues to rise over the next decade—driven by advancements like AI, increasing electrification, and the growing demand for electric vehicles—it is as important now as ever that we continue to invest in one of the key states helping fuel this growth. - [Coterra Energy Supports the Energy Expo and Career Symposium in Las Cruces](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-supports-the-energy-expo-and-career-symposium-in-las-cruces/) - As a committed partner in advancing energy education and career awareness, Coterra Energy proudly supported New Mexico’s Energy Expo and Career Symposium on November 1. - [Marcellus Shale Coalition's Shale Insight: Coterra Energy's Innovations and Commitments](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-shale-coalitions-shale-insight-coterra-energys-innovations-and-commitments/) - Gary Hlavinka, Vice President of Coterra Energy’s Marcellus Business Unit recently addressed the Marcellus Shale Coalition's annual Shale Insight conference in Erie, Pennsylvania. During his presentation, Hlavinka described Coterra’s transformation over the past two years, underscoring the company's extensive drilling inventory, its solid financial foundation, and the collaborative strength of its workforce, leveraging technical knowledge - [Exploring the Energy Frontier: Coterra's Partnership with New Mexico's Agriculture Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/exploring-the-energy-frontier-coterras-partnership-with-new-mexicos-agriculture-community/) - In the heart of the Land of Enchantment, where diverse landscapes intertwine with rich agricultural traditions, Coterra and Unit Drilling recently opened their doors to the future leaders of New Mexico's agriculture community. A handful of Future Farmers of America (FFA) state officers from every corner of New Mexico represented a unique blend of high - [Recent Donation to The Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust Continues Coterra’s Decade-Long Partnership](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/recent-donation-to-the-dennis-farm-charitable-land-trust-continues-coterras-decade-long-partnership/) - Coterra is excited to announce a donation to the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust (DFCLT). The Dennis Farm has been in the same free African-American family since the post-Revolutionary War era. The Farm has a major fundraising goal and we are proud that our donation will go toward helping DFCLT meet their 3x $400,000 matching - [Carlsbad Mayor's Energy Summit 2023: A Spotlight on Community, Innovation, and Commitment](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/carlsbad-mayors-energy-summit-2023-a-spotlight-on-community-innovation-and-commitment/) - The Carlsbad Mayor's Energy Summit returned to the heart of Eddy County on October 19, 2023, marking its 11th year as a platform for community members and industry leaders to engage in discussions about the state of the energy sector and its future. This year's theme, "Carlsbad: Much More Than You Expect," celebrated the area's - [With support from Coterra, the greater D.C. area gets their fix!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/with-support-from-coterra-the-greater-dc-area-gets-their-fix/) - At Coterra, we firmly believe in the strength of community and the significance of giving back to the institutions and causes that matter most. Our commitment to supporting education has led us to establish impactful partnerships with New Mexico State University (NMSU) across various areas and events. In August, we had the distinct privilege of - [Coterra Energy Continues Its Commitment to Community: 5 Years Strong as Keystone Sponsor of Fill a Glass with Hope](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-continues-its-commitment-to-community-5-years-strong-as-keystone-sponsor-of-fill-a-glass-with-hope/) - At Coterra Energy, our dedication to supporting local communities goes beyond industry borders, and one initiative that holds a special place in our hearts is Fill a Glass with Hope. For the 9th consecutive year, Coterra Energy participated in this impactful milk donation program, which provides families in need with a gallon of milk each - [Energy Education Information Exchange](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-education-information-exchange/) - Coterra’s education allies came together for the Energy Education Information Exchange — a two-day event focused on education and collaboration. - [Coterra Energy Supports Youth Livestock Exhibitors](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-supports-youth-livestock-exhibitors/) - Coterra Energy Congratulates Youth Livestock Exhibitors at Farm Show By: External Affairs Team At Coterra Energy, we know that helping communities thrive starts with supporting its agriculture. As a show of support to those creating the future of this field, Coterra Energy continued its annual tradition of paying above-market prices for livestock shown by Susquehanna - [Coterra Energy Sponsors New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-sponsors-new-mexico-agriculture-in-the-classroom/) - Las Cruces, New Mexico. (December 6, 2023) – Coterra Energy is a new sponsor of New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom (NMAITC), supporting NMAITC at $5,000 in 2023. Coterra Energy’s support is helping NMAITC reach more Pre-K-12th grade New Mexico classroom teachers and their students with crucial agricultural and natural resource literacy instruction. "We appreciate - [Coterra's Heartfelt Support at the Annual 4-H Livestock Auction](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterras-heartfelt-support-at-the-annual-4-h-livestock-auction/) - At Coterra, our commitment to the agriculture community runs deep. This year, we are immensely proud to continue our tradition of supporting the annual 4-H livestock auction at the Harford Fair, an event that showcases the remarkable efforts of these aspiring farmers. Coterra partnered with Congressman Dan Meuser, State Rep. Jonathon Fritz, and Down To - [Coterra Sponsors and Attends Camp Freedom Annual Dinner Honoring Veterans and First Responders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-sponsors-and-attends-camp-freedom-annual-dinner-honoring-veterans-and-first-responders/) - Recently, Coterra had the privilege of sponsoring Camp Freedom’s annual dinner, a remarkable event that honors disabled veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families. With over 400 people in attendance, the atmosphere at the Hotel Anthracite was nothing short of exhilarating. The crowd was so large that part of the event had to be moved - [Coterra's Ongoing Investment in Pennsylvania College of Technology: Empowering Future Career Leaders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterras-ongoing-investment-in-pennsylvania-college-of-technology-empowering-future-career-leaders/) - Coterra is a staunch advocate of career and technology education (CTE), dedicated to fostering a skilled and capable workforce across the nation, from Hobbs, New Mexico to Geary, Oklahoma, to Montrose, Pennsylvania. It is with great enthusiasm that we unveil our ongoing commitment to support the Pennsylvania College of Technology's (Penn College) dual enrollment program - [Imagine a Life without Oil or Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/imagine-a-life-without-oil-or-natural-gas/) - Picture it - the United States without our prolific reserves of natural resources and access to abundant, affordable energy sources. How different would your daily life be? Energy Consumption Modern life without oil or natural gas would be drastically different than the world we know today. Oil and natural gas are at the core of - [A Thrilling Journey: Interns Explore the Permian Basin - Part 2](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-thrilling-journey-interns-explore-the-permian-basin-part-2/) - Join us for the second half of the journey our interns recently took while exploring the Permian Basin. Return to Midland Insights After lunch, the interns did their final vehicle shuffle as the group returned to Midland. Each vehicle had one or two Coterra team members that spent most of the windshield time answering questions - [A Thrilling Journey: Interns Explore the Permian Basin - Part 1](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-thrilling-journey-interns-explore-the-permian-basin/) - The corporate summer interns were recently given a unique opportunity to experience firsthand some of the things they've been learning about all summer on a two-day field trip to the Permian Basin Unit's operations. Accompanied by the Coterra team, we embarked on an immersive adventure that allowed us to witness the intricacies of drilling, completions, - [Dennis Farm Receives First Permanent Semiquincentennial Bell from America250PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dennis-farm-receives-first-permanent-semiquincentennial-bell-from-america250pa/) - The historic Dennis Farm in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, became the first recipient of a permanent Semiquincentennial Bell from America250PA. The bell is a replica of the Liberty Bell, and is inscribed with the words "When the nation was young, our free African American ancestors owned and farmed this beautiful place against great odds." It was - [International Women in Engineering Day Highlight: Lauren Badger](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/international-women-in-engineering-day-highlight-lauren-badger/) - We recently sat down with one of Coterra's engineers for a chat about International Women in Engineering Day - check it out below! Name: Lauren Badger Title: Reservoir Engineer Location: Midland, TX How did you get interested in engineering? Engineering seemed like a logical career path since I enjoyed math and science much more than - [Unlocking the Potential of Our Land: Understanding Natural Gas and Oil Land Leasing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/unlocking-the-potential-of-our-land-understanding-natural-gas-and-oil-land-leasing/) - Natural gas and oil land leasing is a complex process, but it's also essential for meeting the world's energy needs. Land leasing is the process by which producers like Coterra secure the right to explore for and retrieve natural gas and oil on a specific tract of land. This involves negotiating a lease agreement with - [New Mexico FFA State Convention Unites Agriculture and Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-mexico-ffa-state-convention-unites-agriculture-and-energy/) - Coterra is dedicated to supporting agriculture and education programs in the communities where it operates. We are excited to have been a part of the recent annual New Mexico FFA Convention held in Las Cruces. This remarkable event brought together members, advisers, parents, and supporters from across the state to honor the agricultural achievements of - [Using Geology to Find Natural Gas & Oil](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/using-geology-to-find-natural-gas-oil/) - Geology is the study of the Earth's structure, composition, and processes. Geologists use many different techniques to locate where sizable quantities of oil and natural gas exist beneath the Earth’s surface. One of the primary techniques employed by geologists is seismic imaging. Think of this process as an ultrasound, which involves sending sound waves into - [The Evolution of Natural Gas and Oil](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-evolution-of-natural-gas-and-oil/) - The natural gas and oil industry has come a long way since its inception in the mid-19th century. From the first oil well drilled in Pennsylvania in 1859 to the advanced drilling technologies used today, the industry has evolved to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. In the early days of the industry, - [Celebrating 8 Years of Zero Incidents on Rig 405: A Testimony to Safety Culture](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/celebrating-8-years-of-zero-incidents-on-rig-405-a-testimony-to-safety-culture/) - At Coterra Energy, safety is a priority and a value that guides everything we do. We're thrilled to announce that Rig 405, a Unit Drilling Company Rig operating our Reeves County asset, has achieved an outstanding safety record: eight years without a single incident reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Rig 405 - [Exploration and Production 101](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/exploration-and-production-101/) - Exploring for natural gas and oil is like searching for buried treasure, except the treasure is a valuable source of energy. The process of exploring for natural gas and oil involves a combination of science, technology, and good old-fashioned detective work. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how exploration works - [ABU Goes Above and Beyond: Providing Rare Access to Rig and Facility for Petroleum Engineering Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/abu-goes-above-and-beyond-providing-rare-access-to-rig-and-facility-for-petroleum-engineering-students/) - Authored by Brendan McCalpin We had the opportunity to have lunch all together at the rig to hear about how the students school year had been and what they were looking forward to most post graduation. Overall, the common theme we kept hearing throughout the day from the students was “Wow! No other operators let - [Global Energy Insecurity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/global-energy-insecurity/) - In the same way we have energy in our bodies to help guide us through the day, as humans, we rely on other, external energy sources to help us meet our needs. Energy is something we all use each day and access to electricity, energy to heat our homes, and a reliable fuel source to - [Coterra Celebrates International Women's Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-celebrates-international-womens-day/) - Since 1911, International Women's Day (IWD) has been globally recognized on March 8th to celebrate social, economic, and political achievements of women. This year’s IWD theme is Embrace Equity. We’d like to share what Coterra is doing to support equity and also offer a few resources to help you navigate this significant day. How We - [EITC Grants Assist Students and Technical Programs at Career Centers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/eitc-grants-assist-students-and-technical-programs-at-career-centers/) - Coterra recently followed up with the administrators of a dozen Career and Technical Centers across Pennsylvania that received grants in the 2022-2023 school year in the form of Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC). Many of them are in remote areas of the state and provide an invaluable service to students in rural school districts. Making - [Mobile Energy Learning Unit Kicks Off New Mexico Tour](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/mobile-energy-learning-unit-kicks-off-new-mexico-tour/) - The Mobile Energy Learning Unit (MELU) kicked off its 2023 New Mexico tour this week, February 27th through March 3rd in Carlsbad, where the traveling unit of energy-related activities for students grades 5-8 will once again be in the Permian Basin. Almost 500 students in Carlsbad will participate throughout the week learning more about the - [Preparing for Ongoing Threats to American Energy Infrastructure](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/preparing-for-ongoing-threats-to-american-energy-infrastructure/) - An unfortunate reality of guarding our nation’s infrastructure, including petroleum and natural gas (PNG) and the energy grid, is that, for each advancement made to ensure its protection, somebody out there is thinking just as hard about how to undo our work. Add to that the threat of natural disasters and human error, and it’s - [How Natural Gas Can Propel Our Progress Toward Renewable Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/how-natural-gas-can-propel-our-progress-toward-renewable-energy/) - While many people agree that the development of renewable energy sources – wind, solar, geothermal, bio, and hydroelectric power – is crucial to the future and survival of mankind, there is a growing divide on how natural gas can successfully bridge the gap between now and then. When a faltering world economy and dependence by - [Coterra Salutes Ag Producers at 107th PA Farm Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-salutes-ag-producers-at-107th-pa-farm-show/) - Farmers and other ag producers are the lifeblood of the communities in which we work. The Pennsylvania Farm Show, held each January in Harrisburg, provides Coterra Energy and other companies in the Marcellus Shale an opportunity to thank those who work so hard to feed us and provide us with other commodities. While the official - [API Sees Opportunity in New Legislators to Reshape Energy Policies](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/api-sees-opportunity-in-new-legislators-to-reshape-energy-policies/) - Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), recently presented the agency’s annual report on the State of Energy in America. In addition to an overview of where we stand with production, Mike offered strong suggestions as to what needs to be done to take advantage of what we do best and - [Coterra Continues its Support for Fill A Glass with Hope](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-continues-its-support-for-fill-a-glass-with-hope/) - Coterra recently presented a $25,000 check to Feeding Pennsylvania and CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank during the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show opening ceremony. The funding supports Fill a Glass with Hope®, a unique partnership formed among the Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association, the American Dairy Association North East, and member food banks to purchase fresh milk - [A Looming Winter Threat - Energy Poverty in the U.S.](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-looming-winter-threat-energy-poverty-in-the-u-s/) - Each day, people across the United States rely on energy to fuel their lives, and in many cases, comfortable lifestyles. From morning routines to daily commutes – and from dinner preparation to a warm place to sleep, we rely on affordable, abundant energy to make these basic needs a reality. But what about those that - [Coterra's Approach and Commitment to Sustainability](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterras-approach-and-commitment-to-sustainability/) - As the energy industry evolves and moves into the future, the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices among oil and natural gas companies is growing. We recently published our 2022 Sustainability Report, outlining Coterra’s climate, environmental, health, and safety initiatives, community relations, business ethics and transparency, and human capital. As part of our - [Energy Companies Partner with Interfaith to Warm Up the Holidays](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-companies-partner-with-interfaith-to-warm-up-the-holidays/) - It is the season for giving, and the energy workers in northeastern Pennsylvania want to be sure that there are gifts under the tree for families who are struggling. For more than a decade, Coterra Energy has coordinated a shopping trip in support of efforts by Susquehanna County Interfaith; Interfaith Friends, which serves Wyoming County - [Natural Gas Remains a Driving Economic Force in Northeast Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 certain of one thing: Natural Gas Production continues to drive the economy in numerous ways, - [Coterra's Carlsbad Operations Take Center Stage with API](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterras-carlsbad-operations-take-center-stage-with-api/) - Carlsbad, New Mexico was recently transformed into ‘Carlswood’ as Coterra was chosen by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to take center stage. In partnership with the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA), API's Mobilization Team was in the Permian looking to gather new footage of current operations that showcase operational excellence to their Energy - [GIS Day Celebrates Advancements in Geo-Spatial Technologies](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gis-day-celebrates-advancements-in-geo-spatial-technologies/) - November 16 was National GIS Day! It’s a day for geography awareness inspired by consumer advocate Ralph Nader and started in November 1999 during Geography Awareness Week. It’s intended to promote consciousness and advances in a technology that has literally reshaped the way industries relate to our complicated planet. There has been a growing use - [Coterra Employees in the Permian Run in Memory of Former Employee](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-employees-in-the-permian-run-in-memory-of-former-employee/) - On a cold November morning in Midland, TX, more than a dozen Coterra employees rose to the challenge and competed in the Energy City Race. The ECR is in its eighth year and has been raising money for the Cameron Stotts Foundation. Cameron began the race in 2015 but tragically lost his life in 2018 - [OERB Community STEM Night in Weatherford](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/oerb-community-stem-night-in-weatherford/) - The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) hosted a Community STEM night in Weatherford, Oklahoma, recently, and Coterra employees joined in the fun by volunteering and bringing their families to the event. Close to 350 students, partners, and teachers from Weatherford and nearby school districts partook in the fun, interactive exhibits that highlight science, technology, engineering, - [The Unsung Bond Between Natural Gas and Ag Producers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 of agricultural production. It’s a difficult way of life that was in danger just 15 - [Carlsbad Mayor's Energy Summit Sparks Enlightening Conversations on Permian Basin Production](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/carlsbad-mayors-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 Production Thrives in the Permian The event's theme was The Permian Basin: The Heart of - [GDS Creates "The Traveling Grill" to Show Appreciation to Employees and Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gds-creates-the-traveling-grill-to-show-appreciation-to-employees-and-community/) - As part of our efforts to further engage employees and the community, GasSearch Drilling Services has launched “The Traveling Grill” to show its appreciation to those working in the field. These are the men and women who ensure our operations run safely and efficiently every day. The Traveling Grill has been shared with not only - [Industry Partners Take Aim at Future Workforce in Sporting Clays Tourney](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 variety of participants and sponsors this year to provide financial support for the school. Proceeds - [General Elections are Just a Few Weeks Away!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/general-elections-are-just-a-few-weeks-away/) - The energy industry, including natural gas and petroleum industry workers and supporters, is an integral part of our energy future. With that in mind, our collective industry voice is more important than ever as we head into election season. Don’t miss your opportunity – the General Election is November 8, 2022! As an energy supporter, - [Midwest Meets Northeast During Recent Summit of Energy Educators](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 government affairs manager from Pennsylvania has spent time in the Midwest learning about operations in - [Long-Awaited Program to Support CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank Launches at Susquehanna County 4-H Livestock Sale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 put in this year to prepare their steers, pigs, lambs, and goats for the auction. - [Summer Career Experience Takes Students to Gas Fields](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC) as a way to provide a broad overview of the - [Coterra Employees Gain Insight & Experience with Leadership Wyoming](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-employees-gain-insight-and-experience-with-leadership-wyoming/) - Since 2017, the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) has conducted the Leadership Wyoming program, where residents and employees of Wyoming County can enroll to participate in a 9-month program led by experts in their field. Each session highlights the areas within the county that help keep it flourishing and includes site tours and meetings - [Blueberry Festival Gets Boost from Corporate Donations](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/blueberry-festival-gets-boost-from-corporate-donations/) - The end of July and beginning of August is peak blueberry season in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, and nobody celebrates blueberries like Montrose. It’s the seat of Susquehanna County where Coterra operates in the Marcellus Shale. The 41st Blueberry Festival at Montrose was put on by the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library - [New Gas Line Will Help Camp Freedom Assist More Veterans and First Responders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 providing outdoor healing for individuals with disabilities, including PTSD, Camp Freedom provides activities and retreats - [Active Military Employee Expresses Appreciation to Coterra Leaders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/active-military-employee-expresses-sincere-appreciation-to-coterra-peers/) - At a June safety meeting, one of Coterra’s Northeast PA (NEPA) field operators, Tom Jagel presented certificates of appreciation to multiple peers and leaders who support his active military service. Tom gratefully recognized his current foreman, Sully Rutledge, along with other members of the Coterra leadership team for their extensive support and encouragement before, during, - [OERB Teacher Retreat Stops at Coterra's Oklahoma Operations for a Rig Tour](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/oerb-teacher-retreat-stops-at-coterras-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 also participated in the event, setting up informational stations. Touring the Rig Because of the - [Coterra Participates in Leader McCarthy's Energy Roundtable](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-participates-in-leader-mccarthys-energy-roundtable/) - Joined by seven members of Congress and five leaders from across the oil and natural gas industry – including Coterra President and CEO Tom Jorden – House of Representatives Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, recently hosted a roundtable focused on tackling the issues facing the American energy industry. The roundtable, titled, “Making the Case for Energy - [Second Largest Natural Gas Impact Fee Disbursement Announced](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 total of $251 million. Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation that levies and - [Workplace Safety Reinforced with Series of Companywide Safety Stand-Down Meetings](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/workplace-safety-reinforced-with-series-of-companywide-safety-stand-down-meetings/) - Safety is one of the number one hot topics across the oil and natural gas industry. From the safety of our employees and contractors – to the well-being of the communities where we operate, we keep safety top of mind for everyone involved in our operations. In a recent series of companywide safety stand-down meetings, - [Trade Organizations Urge President Biden to Look at "Made-in-America Energy"](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trade-organizations-urge-president-biden-to-look-at-made-in-america-energy/) - Twenty-seven natural gas and oil trade organizations from across the country addressed President Biden in a letter released on June 23, 2022. As the President plans to travel to Saudi Arabia next month, industry trade groups urged him to look closer at American-made energy before seeking foreign solutions. "Coterra welcomes the opportunity to host the - [Continuing to Educate Elected Officials and the Benefits of Domestic Energy Production](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/continuing-to-educate-elected-officials-and-the-benefits-of-domestic-energy-production/) - This past October, we kicked off a lawmaker education series where we publicly invited all candidates running for Pennsylvania Governor and Senate to Northeast Pennsylvania. We've had numerous lawmakers visit with us since then, but there's still work to be done before registered voters head to the polls for the General Election on November 8th. - [ESG in the Energy Industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/esg-in-the-energy-industry/) - In an industry full of ever-present hot topics and buzzwords, how do we know what is a fleeting notion and what is meaningful to our business and to our stakeholders? As ideas come and go, one topic that is surely here for the long haul is Environmental, Social, and Governance (or more simply “ESG”) tracking - [Donors Rally For Regional Non-Profits via NEPA Gives Initiative](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/donors-rally-for-regional-non-profits-via-nepa-gives-initiative/) - The Scranton Area Community Foundation (SACF) and the NEPA Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) conducted the annual NEPA Gives campaign on June 3. When all was said and done, 212 participating organizations raised $1,117,526 from 5,146 donors. Event coordinators for each organization worked the phones and social media for 24 hours and watched their - [Coterra Employees Fish for the Fallen](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-employees-fish-for-the-fallen/) - It’s hard to think of a more fitting Memorial Day event than the annual Fish For the Fallen tournament held at Patriots Cove in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Seven teams of two anglers each cast their lines into Beaver Run in memory of military personnel and a state trooper who had been killed in action serving - [Natural Gas Students Simultaneously Pursuing CDL Certifications](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/naturalgas-students-simultaneously-pursuing-cdl-certifications/) - The Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas (PNG) in Tunkhannock has recently partnered with the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) to provide students an opportunity to simultaneously pursue a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The endeavor is seen as a way to increase the experience of the PNG curriculum and - [PA Gubernatorial Candidate Dave White Pays Us a Visit](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-gubernatorial-candidate-dave-white-pays-us-a-visit/) - There is no shortage of governor, senatorial and congressional candidates for Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary election. As the date grows closer, we are excited to see such an interest among the contenders in how natural gas production is shaping the lives of northeastern Pennsylvanians, as well as our efforts to meet workforce demands by expanding - [New Public Safety Center "Puts Susquehanna County on the Map"](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-public-safety-center-puts-susquehanna-county-on-the-map/) - Coterra Energy was happy to be among more than a hundred guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Susquehanna County Safety Center on April 29. As county commissioner Alan Hall said in his opening remarks, it was indeed a great day for Susquehanna County. In fact, this facility led to the county being - [The Great Well Shut-in of 2022 – Thwarted by GDS](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-great-well-shut-in-of-2022-thwarted-by-gds/) - Late April brought an unexpected winter storm to parts of Northeast Pennsylvania. Wet, heavy snow and wind from the storm wreaked havoc on Susquehanna County. The County declared a state of emergency as fallen trees, downed power lines, and flooding in low areas made it difficult to travel. For Coterra, the storm initially disrupted the - [Spring into Elections: The Primaries are Just Around the Corner!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/spring-into-elections-the-primaries-are-just-around-the-corner/) - The energy industry is at the forefront of many debates – here at home and abroad – and we, as natural gas and petroleum industry workers and supporters, are an integral piece of our collective energy future. Throughout the many trials and tribulations of the past two years, domestic energy workers have kept the lights - [Coterra Energy Supports Employees with Innovative Programs Across Footprint](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-supports-employees-with-innovative-programs-across-footprint/) - When Cimarex and Cabot joined forces to become Coterra Energy last fall, we not only combined portfolios and technologies to deliver strong results, but also adopted the best programs available to enhance the human element of our operations. Engaging and supporting the employees at Coterra are top of mind for Chris Clason, Senior Vice President - [AXPC CEO Advocates for Reinvigorated Affordable Domestic Energy Solutions](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/axpc-ceo-advocates-for-reinvigorated-affordable-domestic-energy-solutions/) - This week, Anne Bradbury, the CEO of the American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC), gave the keynote address during America’s Rural Energy Coalition Conference in San Antonio, Texas. AXPC is the national trade association, based in Washington, DC, that advocates for the policies, regulations, and laws that support the upstream onshore industry’s ability to continue - [Coterra Engages Texas A&M Engineering Students at SPE Event](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-engages-texas-am-engineering-students-at-spe-event/) - Coterra takes every opportunity to engage with the community and discuss the benefits of American energy. A few of our team members recently attended an event for the student chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. It was held at Texas A&M University and included undergraduate and postgraduate students. Representing Coterra were Sy Browning, Facilities - [Sen. Toomey Energized by Round Table on Marcellus Shale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sen-toomey-energized-by-round-table-on-marcellus-shale/) - Coterra recently welcomed U.S. Senator Pat Toomey to northeast Pennsylvania. He toured the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum and Natural Gas in Tunkhannock. We also facilitated a round table discussion. This is part of our energy education series by which we invite elected officials to our area to discuss the benefits of American Energy. In - [Extraordinary Effort Addresses Baby Formula Shortage and Recall](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/extraordinary-effort-addresses-baby-formula-shortage-and-recall/) - Parents with infants were already struggling to keep up on supplies of baby formula due to supply chain kinks when the Food & Drug Administration announced a recall last week on three popular brands. Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards, president and CEO of Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS), reached out to Commonwealth Charitable Management (CCM). - [CDL Training Center Grows with New Vehicles & Services](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cdl-training-center-grows-with-new-vehicles-services/) - The Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center CDL Training Center has received a new dump truck. Shiny and red and looking like it was just driven off a showroom floor, it's hard to believe that the 1999 Kenworth is as old as it is. Its arrival is another solid step in expanding the Center and - [NEPA Welcomes Pro-Energy Gubernatorial Candidate, Jason Richey](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/nepa-welcomes-pro-energy-gubernatorial-candidate-jason-richey-2/) - Coterra was delighted to host Republican gubernatorial candidate and Western Pennsylvania native Jason Richey in January. This visit is part of a recurring series where we invite lawmakers to the region to educate them on the benefits of natural gas. Over the past few months, we've welcomed Lou Barletta, Guy Ciarrocchi, and Senator Jake Corman. Jason, an - [PA Treasurer Visits Tunkhannock to Tackle Tuition for Trades](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-treasurer-visits-tunkhannock-to-tackle-tuition-for-trades/) - We love bringing new people to the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas in Wyoming County. Each new guest brings a fresh perspective. They depart some new ideas that are absorbed to continuously improve the school, the curriculum, and our outreach. That was certainly the case on Jan. 21 when PA Treasurer Stacy - [Coterra Provides Financial Support and Incentive at PA Farm Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-provides-financial-support-and-incentive-at-pa-farm-show/) - Another PA Farm Show is in the history books, and Coterra Energy was there to lend support in a variety of ways. Corporate sponsorships and other expenditures will help to ensure that those in need across the Commonwealth have a steady supply of milk and continue to encourage youths in northern Pennsylvania who raise and - [Outdoor Welding Lab Coming To Career Center](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/outdoor-welding-lab-coming-to-career-center/) - Big changes are coming for the Welding Technology course at the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) this year. Not only is enrollment the highest for the welding program for the first time ever, construction is underway for an outdoor welding lab to simulate field conditions for students intending to pursue outdoor work. Simply put, “Welding - [Gas School Open House a Big Hit With Local Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gas-school-open-house/) - About a dozen area high school students and their parents recently participated in an open house at the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas (LC PNG) in Tunkhannock. They were able to visit various classrooms and labs, sit in on night classes, and talk with teachers, administrators, and a second-year student who has - [Shoppers Sought for Annual ‘Holiday Toy Drive’](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2021-holiday-toy-drive/) - For nearly a decade now, Coterra Energy has enjoyed the support of numerous gas industry partners for our annual Holiday Toy Drive for Susquehanna County Interfaith. We’re excited to be gathering once again in person for a morning of in-person shopping on Dec. 14. Please contact us here if you’re interested in joining. When all is said - [Gubernatorial Candidate, Guy Ciarrocchi Visits NEPA to Explore the Benefits of Local Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guy-ciarrocchi-visits-nepa/) - Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting with gubernatorial candidate, Guy Ciarrocchi. This meeting was part of a new energy conversation series that focuses on educating gubernatorial hopefuls about the accessible, affordable, and abundant natural gas that exists in Northeast PA. However, Guy is no stranger to the vast benefits that exist within the - [Coterra Kicks Off Energy Conversation Series with Gubernatorial Candidate, Lou Barletta](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lou-barletta-visits-nepa/) - Coterra welcomed gubernatorial candidate Lou Barletta, former US Congressman and mayor of Hazleton to NEPA (Northeast Pennsylvania) last week. Lou was the first candidate to accept our offer of touring our community and getting a sense of our operations. Lou was eager to see the new campus of Lackawanna College’s School of Petroleum & Natural - [Lawmakers Visit NEPA to Learn About Coterra’s Role in American Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lawmakers-visit-nepa/) - Calling all candidates! Coterra Energy has invited all candidates running for Pennsylvania Governor or the Pennsylvania United States Senate vacancy to visit northeast Pennsylvania to see our operations and partnerships within the community. Our goal during these visits is to highlight the advanced technologies we employ every day while demonstrating firsthand how our industry thrives - [MOLU A Big Hit Among Lackawanna Trail Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/molu-returns/) - Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center principal Brian Kearney was excited to have the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit (MOLU) back in his school after a two-year hiatus. The truth is that the pandemic forced this valuable, hands-on, 24-activity learning tool into storage. Its trip to Factoryville on October 7 was an important re-engagement with students who often - [Coterra Energy Reunites With Energy Partners at Sporting Clay Fundraiser](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-png-clay-shoot/) - The return of the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas (PNG) Sporting Clay Tournament on Sept. 23 drew more than 120 men and women to Hausmann’s Hidden Hollow in Susquehanna County. Coterra Energy started the event in 2013 to bring attention to the new school and to raise funds that would help offset - [Cabot and Cimarex Merge to Form Coterra Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coterra-energy-inc/) - We are thrilled to announce a major change in our company! As of Friday, October 1st, the merger between Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Cimarex Energy Co. has closed. This resulted in our two companies coming together to form the new E&P company, Coterra Energy. Coterra combines two organizations full of amazing people with - [Chamber Event’s Rainy Day Move Brings Guests Closer Together](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/denim-and-diamonds-2021-recap/) - Approximately 75 people attended the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Denim & Diamonds fundraiser. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor. Initially, the dinner party was to be held outside on the lawn of the Chamber’s new headquarters, which affords an exceptional view of the Susquehanna River Valley - [Guest Post: American Energy Production Creates Huge Benefits for Pennsylvanians](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/american-energy-production/) - The following is a guest post by The Institute for Energy Research, originally published on May 10, 2021: The lives and fortunes of many in rural Pennsylvania have been changed for the better forever by the combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing that has fundamentally transformed areas in economic stagnation or even decline into - [Energy & Oilfield Career Summer Experience Broadens Horizons for Local Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-oilfield-career-summer-experience/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and many of our industry partners in the Marcellus shale were excited to work with the Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC) to bring back the Energy & Oilfield Career Summer Experience. The five-day program had to be canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, but 11 students from - [Energy Rally Boosts Spirits as We Continue Our Economic Recovery](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-rally-august-2021/) - Early in August, we had the honor of hosting a visit to northeast Pennsylvania by Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API). As we guided him to many sites and gas-related events, Mike shared his vision for the future of the petroleum and natural gas industries. He recognized the tremendous impact - [GasSearch Drilling Services Answers Emergency Call from Animal Shelter](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/griffin-pond-animal-shelter/) - When GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS) foreman Gino Setta read a call for help on the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Facebook page, he knew he wanted to help ease the overwhelmed staff. As people go back to work, the shelter has experienced an influx of dogs at their facility in Lackawanna County. The next day, Gino - [New School of Petroleum & Natural Gas Opens in Tunkhannock](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-college-school-of-petroleum-and-natural-gas/) - More than a hundred elected officials and leaders in the natural gas industry gathered in Tunkhannock on August 5 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas (LC PNG). The much-anticipated event at the new center coincided with a visit to the school by - [The Marcellus Attracts a Permanent Resident Via Cactus Wellhead](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cactus-wellhead-marcellus/) - Texan native David Ferguson has been in Northeast Pennsylvania since the early days of the Marcellus Shale exploration and drilling. Not only has he successfully moved from the company that brought him here to Cactus Wellhead, he found the love of his life here, got married and has two sons. “I love it up here. - [Camp Freedom Opening Doors and Healing Souls for Veterans and First Responders](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/camp-freedom-healing-souls-for-veterans/) - Camp Freedom in Lackawanna County is relatively new as a recreational retreat for military veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. Its rapid growth has caught our attention. At the hands of its dedicated staff, the camp has directly impacted thousands of guests since it opened in 2018. The need has never been greater, executive - [Leadership Wyoming Graduate Talks About “Energy Day"](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/leadership-wyoming-graduate-talks-about-energy-day/) - Cabot has been a supporter of the Leadership Wyoming program since it started five years ago. Each year, the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce selects a dozen residents from various industries to participate in a leadership building program. The participants work together on a community project and learn more about what the county has to - [Our June EITC Funding Efforts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/june-eitc-funding-2021/) - Last month, we had the pleasure of visiting Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) CDL Training Center to present our June EITC donations. Our friends at GasSearch Drilling Services joined us to chat with students about career opportunities post-graduation and present them with scholarship opportunities. We were extremely happy to present a check of - [The Undersung Bond Between Natural Gas and Ag Producers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bond-between-natural-gas-and-ag-producers/) - Another growing season is upon us, and farmers in northeast Pennsylvania are already ahead of most gardeners. Last year’s crops are turned under to plant anew and machinery is serviced and ready for another busy year. It’s a difficult way of life that was in danger just 15 years ago. With the help of natural - [CDL Students Get Great News from Cabot/GDS](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cdl-students-get-great-news-from-cabot-gds/) - Eight students currently enrolled at the CDL Training Center at Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) are excited to know that there are more than enough driving jobs available when they graduate. GasSearch Drilling Services, Cabot’s water transport subsidiary, has 50 openings alone between their Montrose and Lenox locations. That was the word from - [New Technologies at Keystone Clearwater Enhance Safety and Reliability](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keystone-clearwater-new-technologies-enhance-safety-and-reliability/) - It is impossible to overstate the importance of water to the natural gas industry. Equally important is Cabot’s diligence towards this precious commodity in the communities we work and live. That is why we develop and maintain partnerships with companies like Keystone Clearwater Solutions to manage our water. Founded in Hershey in 2009, Keystone Clearwater - [Regional Non-Profits Score Big with NEPA Gives Initiative](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/nepa-gives-2021-recap/) - We want to congratulate the many nonprofit organizations in Northeast Pennsylvania who took part in the annual NEPA Gives initiative sponsored by the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SACF) and the NEPA Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC). This year, NEPA Gives opened its doors to include Susquehanna and Wyoming counties in the Endless Mountains region. So, we’re especially - [Cabot Partners with NTIEC for Energy Day Camp for High School Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-day-camp/) - We have re-partnered with the Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC) for Summer 2021. Through an energy day camp, we cannot wait to help educate local high schoolers about the natural gas industry. From August 2 through August 6, high school students from 9th to 12th grade will have the opportunity to attend the - [Everyone’s a Winner at Patriots Cove Fishing Tournament](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/patriots-cove-fishing-tournament/) - We were absolutely honored to sponsor the Fish for the Fallen tournament again this year. However, we were equally as excited when Team Cabot won the event! The fishing camp and retreat in lower Wyoming County is one of our favorite places to visit, as well as support. Proceeds from the fishing tournament help founders Jeff and - [Our May EITC Funding Efforts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/may-eitc-funding/) - Last month, we had the honor of visiting a handful of schools in Pennsylvania to present them with EITC funding donations. Overall, we contributed more than $100,000 for schools to use for a variety of needs throughout the year. For example, our donation to the Pennsylvania College of Technology will be used to help fund - [CDL School Leads to Local Environmental Improvements](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/local-environmental-improvements/) - Last year, Cabot collaborated with Susquehanna County CTC to establish a CDL training center at Elk Lake School District. We knew it would provide incredible opportunities for the region's workforce, but we never would have guessed that it would lead to wider environmental improvements. “It started off by wanting to be a good neighbor,” said - [Elected Officials Take Tour of the Tunkhannock Center](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/elected-officials-take-tour-of-the-tunkhannock-center/) - As many of you already know, the Lackawanna School of Petroleum & Natural Gas (PNG) is moving to Tunkhannock this fall as part of the Lackawanna College Tunkhannock Center. Recently, a few local, state, and federal elected officials stopped by for a tour of the new school. U.S. Congressman Fred Keller, State Senator Lisa Baker - [Benefits to the Economy through the Direct Use of Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-use/) - “Over 69 million American households rely on natural gas utilities to provide energy to appliances inside their homes. Another 5.7 million more commercial and industrial businesses are supplied through the same local gas utilities to meet their daily needs.” -The American Gas Association, Energy Analysis, Benefits to the Economy through the Direct Use of Natural - [BX3 Supply & Rental Approaches 15-Year Milestone](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bx3-supply-rental-approaches-15-year-milestone/) - This month, our contractor spotlight shines on BX3 Supply & Rental owner and president Bill Kelley. The Springville resident and 1970 Elk Lake High School graduate got his first lessons in management from Tom Quigg, who owned and operated a chain of gas stations that would become Pump N Pantry. Bill gained more experience through some business - [Cabot donates EITC funds to Parkway West Career & Technology Center](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/parkway-west-eitc-donation/) - On April 29 we visited Parkway West Career & Technology Center to present them with a $35,000 check. The funds are part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and goes toward scholarships and capital equipment for the school. Cabot began working with Parkway West CTC in 2019 to provide them with scholarship funds for - [Our April EITC Giving - Parkway West CTC](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/april-eitc-update-parkway-west/) - In April, I traveled over to western PA to meet up with George and Natalie so we could visit Parkway West Career & Technology Center for another one of our big check presentations. This time, we donated a total of $35,000 to the school. While most of this will be allocated for student scholarships, some - [Emissions Reduction at Cabot: A Primer](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/emissions-reduction-at-cabot-a-primer/) - When you're a natural gas operator, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are top of mind. Identifying areas of improvement and acting on them is vital to a responsible and efficient operator. At Cabot, we've created a Greenhouse Gas Team that reviews our emissions on an ongoing basis. Through their efforts and others, we're proud to say - [Woodmansee Supervisor Makes Safety Number One Job Priority](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/woodmansee-supervisor-makes-safety-number-one-job-priority/) - Tim McKinney joined Woodmansee and Sons Construction, Inc. of Wayne County in 2016 and steadily moved up the ranks to become a site supervisor. His introduction to the natural gas industry started about six years earlier, however, when he worked outside sales for Taylor Rental (Now BX3 Supply & Rental) and then in business development at RHL - [New Section of Trolley Trail Dedicated in Time for Earth Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trolley-trail-earth-day/) - Though the ceremony had to be put off for a year, it was still exciting to gather in LaPlume on Monday to mark the grand opening of Phase 3 of the Trolley Trail with the Countryside Conservancy. The ribbon cutting ceremony on April 19 drew a number of people. All had helped with the construction of the new - [Keeping our Landscape Beautiful](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keeping-our-landscape-beautiful/) - Earth Day is right around the corner. By now, you should have all heard about the upcoming Earth Day Clean Up on April 22, and we hope you all have something awesome planned for the day. In the meantime, I want to celebrate the opportunities we have to get out in nature here in northeastern Pennsylvania. If you’re living and working - [Earth Day Energy Clean Up](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/earth-day-energy-clean-up/) - Last year, we joined an industry-wide effort to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Coordinated by our friends at the Ohio Oil & Gas Association, companies, organizations and individuals worked together to plant 50 trees across the region. And the results were incredible! This year, the industry is back at it again to come together and celebrate this magnificent earth and share our Earth Day Energy! We hope - [EITC Funds Bolster Communities in NEPA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/eitc-funds-bolster-communities-in-nepa/) - Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) continue to provide an efficient way to get money to schools for specific purposes. EITC funds have helped cover costs for tuition, uniforms, certifications and specialized equipment for specific student needs. Funds provided a more hands-on experience for students from preschool through post-secondary education. Most recently, we visited the Friedman Jewish - [Rebecca Peterson and Folsom Engineering Subtly Make History](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/folsom-engineering/) - March is Woman’s History Month, and we’re pretty sure that one of our contractors is making history in northeast Pennsylvania. We’ve known and worked with Rebecca Peterson of Wyoming County for a number of years now. But, last year, our partnership with her ascended to a new level when Rebecca founded Folsom Engineering, LLC. To the - [Pennsylvania Named First Partner State in America 250 Campaign](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pennsylvania-named-first-partner-state-in-america-250-campaign/) - The United States of America will mark 250 years of liberty in 2026. The Keystone State already has a long history of firsts. So, it’s not surprising that Pennsylvania was the first state to partner with the national America 250 campaign. We are thrilled that the Commonwealth will be representing as the Birthplace of Freedom. “It’s - [Kenworth Truck Donation Boosts Skills in Driver Trainees](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/kenworth-truck-donation/) - Companies in northeast Pennsylvania like Cabot have a growing need for certified CDL drivers. The CDL Training Center at the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) supports this need. Kenworth of PA recently joined the growing number of companies that have made significant contributions to the CDL Center. Student drivers now have an opportunity to practice - [GDS Named Top Employer in Susquehanna County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gds-named-top-employer-in-susquehanna-county/) - Make room! GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS) has been named the largest employer in Susquehanna County as of the 2nd quarter in 2020*! GDS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cabot and they have been working tirelessly over the years to expand and grow their operations. This is an outstanding accomplishment and we’re so proud of the GDS team. About two years ago, GDS began ramping - [Marking An Annual Celebration of Students Pursuing Trades](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/annual-celebration-of-trades/) - February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month. The goal of CTE month is to promote the value of the trades through public awareness. It's a time to celebrate the success of CTE programs and technical schools across the country. Here in Pennsylvania, Cabot provides funding for no less than 20 career and tech centers. We - [Funding Earmarked for New Equipment at LCTI](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-equipment-at-lcti/) - Cabot has supported students and programs at the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) in Schnecksville for a number of years. This year we provided an additional grant of $25,000 in Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) funds. LCTI will use this for new equipment in their Tech and Arts Department. Since 1971, LCTI has grown to offer 45 skills-based programs of study. - [Reflecting on Our Time and Community in NEPA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/community-in-nepa/) - After more than a decade, we still feel lucky to call Northeast Pennsylvania our home. It didn’t take us long at all to fall in love with the region’s gorgeous landscapes, small town feel, and wonderful community that welcomed us when we came to town. Through the years, we’ve gotten to know our community and its people. We all - [Dave Williams Wins ‘Gerald W. Reichard Impact Award’](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dave-williams-wins-gerald-w-reichard-impact-award/) - Agricultural broadcaster Dave Williams has been a fixture at the Pennsylvania Farm Show for more than 20 years. Through the years, he has interviewed agriculture officials, producers, youths involved with FFA and 4-H, and more. While the Farm Show was limited this year to virtual events, Dave unintentionally found himself to be the star of the show when he was awarded - [Moody and Associates Found Success in the Marcellus Shale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/moody-associates-in-the-marcellus-shale/) - Few, if any, of our industry partners have been around as long as Moody and Associates. They have been providing groundwater and environmental services for businesses, municipalities and residents since 1891. So, perhaps it is not such a surprise that our relationship with Moody and Associates predates the development of the Marcellus shale. “Cabot was a - [A Deeper Look into Optical Gas Imaging (OGI)](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-deeper-look-into-optical-gas-imaging-ogi/) - Have you ever wondered how gas leaks are detected while in the field? We rely on the use of an innovative thermal imaging technology called optical gas imaging (OGI) to view gases invisible to the naked eye such as such as methane (CH4), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), carbon dioxide (CO2), and refrigerants. As OGI cameras are used in our routine processes, we are able to - [Trailer Donations Give CDL Students Extra Practice](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trailer-donations-for-cdl-school/) - Northeast Pennsylvania is the trucking hub for a large region of the United States. Companies across the Marcellus shale are moving materials all the time, enforcing the need for CDL drivers. Eastern Freight Systems of Tunkhannock is helping meet this need with trailer donations for the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center. SCCTC opened their - [Down to Earth Provides Both Equipment and Trusted Service](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/down-to-earth/) - This month’s contractor spotlight shines on Down to Earth Equipment Rentals. We started working with them almost as soon as we arrived in Susquehanna County. Now, we're counting 12 years of growing and evolving together. “It would be next to impossible to achieve the goals that we have without working with Cabot,” said Matt Sheruda. Matt - [Congressman Keller Discusses Second Stimulus Package](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/congressman-keller-discusses-second-stimulus-package/) - In October, U.S. Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12th District) visited Linde Corporation in Pittston with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator Jovita Carranza to gauge the effectiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that had been distributed in the spring. Keller listened to the business owners, learning what they liked about the program and what might have been done - [Holiday Helpers bring in more than $30,000 in donations](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/toy-drive-holiday-helpers/) - While 2020 was a year of hardship, it also brought the best out of those who were able to help. And this year, our 2020 Toy Drive was unlike any before. But our community and partners in the industry really stepped up as holiday helpers. In fact, we had our most successful collection to date - [What Would a Ban on Federal Leasing Mean?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/what-would-a-ban-on-federal-leasing-mean/) - In September 2020, the American Petroleum Institute (API) introduced a report addressing the impact of a ban on federal leasing in the United States. Their analysis explains the burdens that a leasing and development ban on federal lands and waters could put on the nation’s economy, energy prices, employment and consumerism. To help you further understand how this would impact you and your community, - [Flexibility is the Key to Keeping Truckers on the Road](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/flexibility-is-the-key-to-keeping-truckers-on-the-road/) - As the state and much of the country deal with a new round of restrictions, the trucking industry must keep moving. We need truckers to continue to supply our food and other necessities. While some businesses face an uncertain future with no clear end to the health crisis in sight, companies that move freight and directly - [Happy Holidays from Cabot!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/happy-holidays-from-cabot/) - The end of this year is right around the corner, and we’d like to take a moment to wish you happy holidays and reflect on the positive things that have come from this year. The biggest positive we can think of is the teamwork! We’ve seen our employees, industry partners and community agencies pull together like never - [Impact Fees help the PHARE Fund Keep Roofs Over Heads](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fees-help-the-phare-fund/) - In 2020, the Commonwealth made nearly $46 million in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding available for housing programs. The PHARE fund was created in 2010 to provide a way to manage housing assistance. Since 2013, a portion of the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee supported the PHARE program. At the time of its inception, - [PARSS and Cabot Providing Technologies to Rural Schools](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/parss-and-cabot-providing-technologies-to-rural-schools/) - Whether in school, learning from home, or participating in a hybrid schooling program, gaps in technology have become more apparent than ever. Rural students are especially vulnerable to falling behind in these challenging times due to insufficient available technology. The Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) addresses economic and instructional inequities in small rural - [Growing Together with RLE Enterprises](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/growing-together-with-rle-enterprises/) - While many businesses in northeastern Pennsylvania benefited from natural gas production, Cabot is proud to have partnered with several companies that have modified their business models specifically to provide support for us. One of those is RLE Enterprises, based in Moscow, Lackawanna County. The development of the Marcellus Shale brought RLE to the gas fields of Susquehanna County. We have - [Tall Pines Forest of Lights Back for Another Year](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/tall-pines-forest-of-lights/) - The Tall Pines Forest of Lights is back by popular demand! After becoming one of the leading holiday attractions in Susquehanna County, the forest is once again lit up. Despite having to scale back on a few elements this year, organizers promised another magical experience this year... and they did not disappoint. The beautiful drive-through attraction - [Meeting the Demand for Donated Venison](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hsh-donated-venison/) - In our ongoing efforts to help address food insecurity in the Commonwealth, we recently donated $5,000 to Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH). For those unfamiliar, HSH serves the Commonwealth by providing donated venison from hunters to provide food assistance to those in need. The funds will be used to cover butchering costs of approximately 100 deer harvested - [Trehab: A Compassionate Ally for Those in Need](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trehab-a-compassionate-ally-for-those-in-need/) - You can always rely on the Trehab Community Action Agency to assist the people of Susquehanna County. Overcoming obstacles is what they do best. With the holidays soon upon us, Trehab has finalized plans for food distribution, rental and utility assistance, and weatherproofing of homes. “We traditionally feed 758 families,” said Dennis Phelps, Trehab's Executive - [Helping Our Community During Crisis](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/helping-our-community/) - When the the stay-at-home orders began, most could sense that the shutdowns were going to last more than two weeks. What was unclear was how to manage our lives after being cut off from resources often taken for granted. For Cabot, it was important to reach out and focus on helping our community in this - [Montrose Septic: A Convenience We Can’t Do Without](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/montrose-septic/) - The majority of activities involved with the natural gas industry occur outdoors. This means that access to modern conveniences for those who work the rigs and lay pipelines are often limited. Some of the unsung heroes in our industry are the people who provide clean portable restrooms for our employees. This week, we put the vendor - [Act 66 Attracting New Industry to Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/act-66-attracting-new-industry-to-pennsylvania/) - Since House Bill 732 was signed into law, Pennsylvania state legislators have been meeting with labor and energy experts to figure out the details. Their focus is on how Act 66, as it is now called, will bring investments of at least $400 million and 800 family-sustaining jobs per project to northeast Pennsylvania. “Act 66 - [Painterland Farms Engages Consumers Organically](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/painterland-farms/) - October is Farm to School Month in Pennsylvania, and Oct. 12 was National Farmers Day. Many in the agricultural industry take this month to help people of all ages understand where their food comes from. Painterland Farms, LLC near Westfield in Tioga County is among those who are engaged in educating on the nutritional benefits of organic products. “We’re - [Pipe Donation Provides Value to Welding Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pipe-donation-provides-value-to-welding-students/) - Today’s post is brought to you from Becky Snyder. Becky is a materials specialist for Cabot who manages a pipe yard near our Susquehanna County headquarters in Montrose. The welding program at the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) has allowed for a unique partnership between the school in Springville and those of us operating in - [Congressman Sees Collaborative Effort to End Hunger in PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/congressman-sees-collaborative-effort-to-end-hunger-in-pa/) - This year, food insecurity across the Commonwealth has reached new heights. Thankfully, the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank has been a constant ally of the residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. These communities are a part of our home, and we feel honored to help with their efforts to end hunger. - [Paycheck Protection Program Offered to Linde Corporation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sba-paycheck-protection-program/) - On October 8, we were proud to be part of another roundtable discussion when Jovita Carranza, administrator of the federal Small Business Administration (SBA), visited Linde Corporation in Pittston. Carranza served for three years as U.S. Treasurer after being appointed by President Trump and now advocates on behalf of 30 million small businesses in America. - [School of PNG Moving to Tunkhannock](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/school-of-png-moving-to-tunkhannock/) - The following post was contributed by Sue Gumble, Program Director for the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. She also teaches Introductory to Natural Gas classes at the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center. The Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas, which opened in Susquehanna County in 2010, will be relocating to - [Celebrating the Season with Chamber FallFest](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wyoming-county-chamber-fallfest/) - With so many annual events and fundraisers canceled this year, the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce FallFest Mixer was a breath of fresh air. Held on September 24 at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, FallFest attracted nearly 200 members of the business community—all safely distanced, of course! Cabot was happy to be the event sponsor, while our friends at Meshoppen - [Funding and Perseverance Get Trades Students Back to School](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trades-back-to-school/) - As students begin a school year unlike any other, the community has come together to ensure a productive learning environment for all students. Grants and funding programs from government agencies, corporations and private donors are helping educators encourage students to get back to school and enter programs geared towards trade careers that will give them - [Resource Environmental Management Committed to Compliance](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/resource-environmental-management/) - When Dawn and Jerry Washo decided to return to Pennsylvania from St. Louis, Missouri to raise their family, Montrose in Susquehanna County appealed to them. The small-town charm certainly worked for their family, but they could never have known when they started Resource Environmental Management in 2002 how perfectly poised they would be to become an integral - [Pledge to Vote in the 2020 Election](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pledge-to-vote-in-the-2020-election/) - As you already know, election day is right around the corner. In fact, today is National Voter Registration Day! What better time to share an exciting new initiative from our friends over at Shale Energy Alliance (SEA)? The 'I Fracking Voted' program is your chance to commit to the polls this year by pledging to vote. Additionally, you’ll get some cool swag and the chance - [More than $200,000 in Small Business Grants Distributed](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/small-business-grants-distributed/) - Within weeks of the first "stay at home" orders, it became obvious that small businesses would suffer greatly, especially as the shutdowns were extended. At Cabot, we worked with several agencies in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains region to create the Small Business Assistance Fund, through which companies with two to 20 employees could apply for grants of up - [CDL Grads are Ready for the Workforce](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cdl-grads-are-ready-for-workforce/) - In the course of the past two years, we have partnered with the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) to construct a CDL training school on the campus in Springville. The start of classes was delayed until June 22 by the coronavirus pandemic, but the first group of CDL graduates have finished their five and 10 - [The Election is Right Around the Corner: Are You Prepared?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/preparing-to-vote/) - The 2020 election is just weeks away. If you're already registered to vote, that's great! If not, take a moment and learn more about how you can prepare. Let Your Voice Be Heard! Voting is your right, but it is also an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community. This is a presidential - [Children's Horse Show is a Hit](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/childrens-horse-show-is-a-hit/) - Young riders took to the Wyoming County Fairgrounds on Aug. 29 for the Children’s Horse Show, coordinated by the Endless Mountains Riding Club (EMRC) and sponsored by the local businesses of northeastern Pennsylvania. The 57 sponsored divisions included English, Hunter, Western and Ranch, as well as trail exercises and opportunities for beginners. - [Youth Horse Show finds new ways to keep members engaged](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-supports-youth-horse-show/) - The Endless Mountains Riding Club (EMRC) will host a Children’s Horse Show at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 29. This is just another example of efforts by organizations to keep youths involved with agriculture and animal husbandry active during the coronavirus pandemic. “With the halt in 4-H this year, we are doing everything - [What’s the Scoop on the 2020 Census?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2020-census/) - Do you want the roads in your county to be improved? Would you like to see more federal funding put toward your local schools, fire departments and hospitals? One way you can make this happen in your community is by completing your 2020 Census. Every ten years, the Census Bureau counts every person living in the United States and its territories by sending out invitations - [4-H Youths Get Their Day in the Arena After All](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/4h-youth-virtual-livestock-auction/) - The Harford Fair in Susquehanna County was greatly missed by the employees of Cabot this year. Many are involved with the community organizations that participate in the fair, including 4-H groups that count on the occasion for the culmination of their annual projects. When the fair was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, Cabot decided to - [Career Center and Cabot Partner for Another Decade](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/career-center-and-cabot-partner-for-another-decade/) - The Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) is gearing up for a new year, and we are eager to continue to help students there achieve trades certifications that will lead them to family-sustaining jobs in an otherwise unpredictable job market. Instructors and administrators at SCCTC conducted a modified open house event for incoming students - [Cabot Helps Rescue Youth Livestock Auction with Online Move](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/online-livestock-auction/) - We at Cabot have strongly supported the agricultural interests of landowners and other neighbors since arriving in Susquehanna County more than a decade ago. In addition to working with farmers to foster a better understanding of both industries and best practices for working side-by-side, we’ve also supported 4-H youths through the purchase of their projects at various - [Understanding Two Types of Natural Gas: CNG and LNG](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/understanding-two-types-of-natural-gas-cng-and-lng/) - While you may generally know what natural gas is, you may not know how it is produced, how it is used, or how it is transported unless you are an expert working in the industry. Natural gas is extremely important to our everyday lives because it provides a clean and efficient alternative resource to the traditional means that power our nation. Natural gas can be used in two different forms – CNG - [Family Members Help Each Other Succeed in Gas Fields](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/family-members-help-each-other-succeed-in-gas-fields/) - We recently profiled the Glen Elliotts, father and son water haulers who work for GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS), a subsidiary of Cabot. Another family story has a similar start, but the positions at which they began at GDS and their roles within the company have taken decidedly different paths. They have a great respect for each other’s contributions to the - [CDL Students at SCCTC Encouraged by Local Operators](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cdl-students-at-scctc-encouraged-by-local-operators/) - With one month of classroom work under their belts, plus time in a driving simulator and a real rig and trailer around a driving course, the first class of CDL students at Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center are learning from major operators in the area about employment options. A mini career fair on July 22 featured - [Lawmakers Hail the Passage of HB 732](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lawmakers-hail-the-passage-of-hb-732/) - State Sen. John Yudichak and Rep. Aaron Kaufer celebrated the passing last week of House Bill 732 (HB 732), which will allow for the construction of petrochemical facilities in Pennsylvania that will manufacture a variety of products from natural gas. Cabot has been an aggressive supporter of this legislation because it will bring jobs and economic prosperity - [The Environmental Partnership Annual Report 2020](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/environmental-partnership/) - Cabot is a proud member of The Environmental Partnership, working towards improving environmental performance of the natural gas and oil industry. Strengthening the future of energy resources and improving sustainability continues to be a top priority of The Partnership, and the 2020 Annual Report highlights action-oriented approaches to improve sustainability within participating companies. Since its launch in 2017, The Partnership has expanded to include the - [Life’s Flow is Better for Father & Son Water Haulers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lifes-flow-is-better/) - Glen A. Elliott and his son, Glen T. Elliott, were both city transit bus drivers in New York City before being drawn by the gas industry to work in Susquehanna County as water haulers. “My son caught wind of it and came here in November of 2018 to get a job,” the senior Glen said of - [Sending Good Energy Your Way](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sending-good-energy-your-way/) - We liked this message put forth by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and wanted to pass it along to you. To all the front line workers and families: THANK YOU. We support you and appreciate all you have done in the battle against COVID-19. We will continue to do our part to ensure that you have the good energy - [Hunters Sharing the Harvest Reports Record-Breaking Year](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hunters-sharing-the-harvest-breaks-records/) - If you're not yet familiar, Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) is a program dedicated to feeding families in need through venison donations. Last year, their goal was to channel about 100,000 pounds of their meat into the food banks that help those in need. In their 2019-20 campaign, HSH brought in more than 155,000 pounds - [2019 Impact Fee Collection & Disbursements](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2019-impact-fee-collection-disbursements/) - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has released information regarding the impact fee dollars collected from natural gas producers for 2019. The 2019 fees collected from natural gas producers add up to $200,364,500 - a $51 million decrease from last years’ total. Of the dollars collected, around $109 million get deposited into the Counties and Municipalities Fund. Another $73 million goes to the Marcellus Legacy Fund. Washington County received the highest amount, - [Driving Simulator Provides Experience for CDL Students](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cdl-driving-simulator-donation/) - We're thrilled that classes at the new CDL program and training facility at Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) are now underway. However, Cabot's investment in future truckers doesn't end there. We recently purchased an L3Harris TranSim Truck Driving Simulator for students to take their classroom learning to the next level. The simulator will provide students - [Industry Leaders Help Bring Graduation to Fruition](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/industry-leaders-help-bring-graduation-to-fruition/) - Administrators and staff at the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) had to get creative to give 160 students a meaningful graduation ceremony this year. On June 16, graduates representing seven school districts in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties decorated their vehicles and participated in a graduation procession across the campus in Springville. “It was the best way to - [Cabot Releases a Statement](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-releases-a-statement/) - Cabot categorically denies assertions that the company acted with indifference toward the community where we live and operate. Our history and involvement in the community show a very different reality than what was painted in this narrative. We take our responsibilities seriously and we are proud of our commitment to environmental stewardship. Cabot is an industry leader with a proven track record of pioneering innovative technologies and adopting best practices in our operations. Several state - [Northeast Supply Enhancement Sparks Conversation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/northeast-supply-enhancement-sparks-conversation/) - According to Senator Gene Yaw of Pennsylvania’s 23rd District, two things about energy needs are certain: Pennsylvania is producing abundant natural gas, and states to the north and east need it desperately. Yaw is among a growing number of elected officials who are both frustrated and confused by the recent decision by the New York - [Cabot Sponsors Winning Anglers at Patriots Cove](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-sponsors-winning-anglers-at-patriots-cove/) - Seven teams of three anglers each cast their lines into Beaver Run near Noxen in Wyoming County on May 29 to kick-off the second annual Fish for the Fallen tournament at Patriots Cove. The men and women were paired with skilled trout fishing guides and mentors and tried their luck along seven designated stretches of the stream - [Harnessing PA's Energy Resources](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/harnessing-pas-energy-resources/) - Yesterday, I moderated another Think About Energy virtual briefing, this time to discuss how PA's energy should be a key player in reopening the state’s economy as well as a gateway to more employment and investment opportunities in Pennsylvania. Joining me for this exciting conversation as speakers were: Senator Gene Yaw, 23rd District (Bradford, Sullivan, - [Protecting Food Bank Helpers with Sanitizer Donation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/weinberg-food-bank-sanitizer-donation/) - On Tuesday, we paid a visit-- wearing our masks, of course-- to the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, and we didn't show up empty handed. With us we had a 100 gallon hand sanitizer donation that would soon be fork-lifted into the food bank's office. As the demand for food assistance among Pennsylvanians continues, safety - [What is the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/understanding-eitc-program/) - It's no secret that we like to invest in education. Well Said is full of posts about our participation in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program - but how exactly does does the EITC Program work? For starters, the EITC program is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Established in 2001, the EITC program allows - [Lawmakers Optimistic About Natural Gas Rebound](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lawmakers-optimistic-about-natural-gas-rebound/) - The latest Think About Energy forum conducted virtually on May 5 featured three U.S. congressman from Pennsylvania: Fred Keller, Guy Reschenthaler, and Glenn “GT” Thompson. Each provided summaries of the status of the natural gas industry coming into the COVID-19 crisis and the necessary courses of action for a successful natural gas rebound in the economy. The event - [Tablets Purchased with EITC Dollars Link Students to Schools](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/tablets-purchased-with-eitc-dollars-link-students-to-schools/) - When Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf announced on March 13 that students across the Commonwealth were being sent home for at least two weeks, educators were caught off guard. When it became obvious that they would not return to school for the duration of the COVID-19 health crisis, teachers and school administrators scrambled to keep students - [Fueling Farming in Northeast Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fueling-farming-in-nepa/) - Ethan Greenley is a Recycled Water Foreman at Cabot. However, like many others who reside in northeast Pennsylvania, Ethan grew up farming. Because of this, Ethan was able to give us his perspective on the local agricultural scene since natural gas has come around. His explanation of today’s farming industry in the region can be summed up in one - [Truck Companies Keep the Region Rolling](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/truck-companies-keep-the-region-rolling/) - While many have been asked to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus, long-haul truckers and other CDL drivers have been keeping America moving. Many truck companies participate in the energy sector and have been vital to the continued operations of gas companies operating in the Marcellus shale. Matthew Austin is the president - [Energy Partners Listen to Community COVID-19 Needs](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-partners-community-covid-19-needs/) - On April 16, the focus of the Think About Energy Briefing, which usually centers on energy policy and how the industry impacts our daily lives, shifted to learning more about the pressing community needs impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. At the top of the list were food insecurity, the continued need to support education, and - [Ethan Greenley Discusses Safety and Environmental Efforts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ethan-greenley-safety-and-environment/) - Meet Ethan Greenley, Recycled Water Treatment Foreman at Cabot. As we have mentioned in previous posts, as part of our environmental efforts, Cabot recycles nearly 100% of water on well sites, and Ethan is in charge of overseeing these water treatment processes. Ethan touts Cabot’s partners in water recycling, ComTech Industries and Fluid Recovery Services, for being great at what they do. While many companies send water elsewhere to be treated, these partners - [No Better Time for Pennsylvania Petrochemical Production](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-petrochemical-production/) - Last week, energy experts came together from their homes and offices to communicate their thoughts on energy policy and petrochemical production at the first Think About Energy webinar. The webinar was moderated by George Stark and featured the following speakers: Tom Gellrich, Founder of Topline Analytics Greg Kozera, Director of Marketing for Shale Crescent USA Carl Marrara, Vice President of - [Discovering the Workforce through “Start the Conversation Here” initiative](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/start-the-conversation-here/) - Registered Nurse. Carpenter. School Teacher. Auditor. Truck Driver. Do you know what these five occupations have in common? They’re all in high demand. Eventually, we will be able to transition back into our normal routines. In the meantime, you might be getting to spend some additional time with your family around the house. This is a - [A Decade of Growth for Small Businesses in NEPA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/small-business-growth-in-nepa/) - How have small businesses been impacted by the natural gas industry? We spoke with Cory Sprout, Project Manager at RHL Companies, to unpack this question. In this time he shared with us all about his experience working and growing with a small, northeastern Pennsylvania business: RHL Companies started in 2005 as a small logging business with few employees. When the gas industry came - [Stocking Food Pantries in the Marcellus Region](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/stocking-food-pantries-in-the-marcellus-region/) - Last week, we announced a pledge to contribute $1.5 million throughout the next five years to the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). This pledge was fortunately timed as a larger number of people have been filing through food pantries due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. NAP’s partnership with the Weinberg Northeast Regional Foodbank allows food banks across the region to benefit from this pledge. This week, we wanted to follow up with you - [Mayor Litwin Reflects on a Lifetime in Nicholson Borough](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/mayor-litwin-nicholson-borough/) - Nicholson has always been a part of Mayor Litwin’s life and he’s had the first-hand experience of seeing the community change and grow with the times. Unfortunately, that also includes some of the hardships rural Pennsylvanian communities have endured in the past decades. Mayor Litwin recalls the state of Nicholson and surrounding rural areas before natural gas companies came to town, noting that many individuals were struggling - [Addressing the needs of our communities](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/addressing-the-needs-of-our-communities/) - Our communities have been faced with issues of food insecurity, blood donation shortages and unemployment for decades. Unfortunately, we're seeing those problems grow exponentially as people's livelihoods are threatened due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the mandatory shutdowns/shelter-in-place. Today, we want to share what we’ve been doing address our community needs up to this point and what we're doing to readjust our focus during this crisis. Last November, we - [How to stay in contact with Cabot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ask-cabot/) - March 23, 2020. I highlight the date only because the current situation with the novel Coronavirus known as COVID-19 is changing on a daily basis. First and foremost – we hope all of you are following social distancing precautions and doing what you can to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. It’s times like this - [Susquehanna County Ag Day Exceeds Expectations](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/susquehanna-county-ag-day-exceeds-expectations/) - Susquehanna County Ag Day 2020 was one for the books. With one of the largest crowds organizers have seen in years, the Penn State Extension estimated more than 800 people attended along with nearly 80 vendor organizations supporting agriculture in the region. This year’s event featured 18 workshops and presentations by the Extension staff and had record-high - [Congressman Keller Joins Industry Leaders for Roundtable](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/congressman-keller-attends-roundtable/) - Welcome to the second part of our discussion about Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center’s (SCCTC) newest program: a CDL training course. After annoucing the program last July, the first class is soon to be underway with a full roster of ambitious students. In the weeks leading up to the opening class, Congressman Fred Keller visited for a tour - [Think About Energy Briefing Discusses Manufacturing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy-briefing-discusses-manufacturing/) - On February 14, members of the community joined business and industry leaders for a dialog about energy, manufacturing careers, and how they are related and can help the region. The Think About Energy Briefing, sponsored by UGI Energy Services and Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, was held in Hazelwood, PA. The energy sector is a broad industry comprised of many different moving parts that - [New CDL Program Right Around the Corner](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cdl-program-right-around-the-corner/) - Last July, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) announced they will be bringing a CDL program to their already wide arsenal of vocational courses. Now, after months of hard work and preparation, the first session of classes are set to begin on March 30. In light of this new opportunity, Congressman Fred Keller got a first-hand look at - [Join Cabot for Lunch at Susquehanna County Ag Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/susquehanna-county-ag-day-lunch/) - As the new season is approaching, we roll into yet another year of spring festivities that acknowledge our county's rich agricultural scene. On March 6, farmers, community members, and industry representatives will gather at Elk Lake High School for Susquehanna County Ag Day 2020. What started as Dairy Day has in recent years expanded into - [Young Livestock Exhibitors Get Boost from Cabot at Farm Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/livestock-exhibitors-at-farm-show/) - The climax of the Pennsylvania Farm Show for many 4-H members is the Junior Livestock Auction, held after the youths have had an opportunity to show the wide array of farm animals they have taken to Harrisburg. It is the culmination of a year of planning, purchasing, and raising one or more piglets, lambs, kids - [What Would a Ban on Fracking Mean?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/what-would-a-ban-on-fracking-mean/) - In 2016, the Global Energy Institute released their Energy Accountability Series, a series of reports asking the question, “What if hydraulic fracturing was banned?” Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, these reports discuss the impacts a ban on hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” on the nation’s economy, energy security, and state level impacts. After examining what fracking currently delivers - [Cabot One of Five Keystone Sponsors for Fill a Glass with Hope](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keystone-sponsors-fill-a-glass-with-hope/) - On January 3, First Lady Frances Wolf joined PA Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, dairy industry leaders, Keystone Sponsors, and state-wide food bank operators to open the famous PA Farm Show food court with a milkshake toast and a nod to the Fill a Glass With Hope campaign, which provides fresh milk at no - [Fill a Glass with Hope Brings Fresh Milk to Susquehanna](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fill-a-glass-with-hope/) - At this year’s 104th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, Cabot stepped up even more for Fill a Glass of Hope. They contributed as a Keystone Sponsor and provided $25,000 to continue expanding the program’s success across Susquehanna County and beyond. Bill desRosiers, External Affairs Manager at Cabot, presented the donation at the Farm Show and also - [Cabot Extends Holiday Outreach to Wayne County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wayne-county-holiday-outreach/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation enlisted the help of PA State Representative Jonathan Fritz, who represents Wayne and Susquehanna Counties, to help deliver toys and $1,000 to the Wayne County Children’s Christmas Bureau (WCCCB) during Christmas week. The occasion was an extension of Cabot’s annual holiday outreach with Susquehanna County Interfaith and other agencies for - [Think About Energy Comes to Fogelsville](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy-fogelsville/) - In the past decade, Pennsylvania has grown to be the second largest producer of natural gas in the nation. The rise in production not only helps nourish increasing consumption, but it has positive impacts on today’s workforce, environment, and economy. In fact, according to the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, the traditional and energy - [Industry Representatives Put Their Energy into Christmas Toy Drive](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/industry-representatives-at-christmas-toy-drive/) - An annual effort by gas industry partners to make Christmas happier for children in Wyoming and Susquehanna counties grew a bit larger this year, as the number of participants in a toy drive and shopping trip increased as did their overall donations. December 5 was an exciting day for those who met at Walmart in - [GivingTuesday Spotlight: The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/givingtuesday-community-foundation/) - GivingTuesday is celebrated worldwide on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The event was established in 2012 with a simple mission in mind: “Build a more just and generous world.” Since then, more than 150 countries have joined the movement in performing acts of generosity for the world and for those around them. In 2018 alone, more than - [Cabot Increases and Expands Scholarship Efforts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-scholarship-efforts/) - November is National Scholarship Month, and already monumental efforts by Cabot to support educational initiatives over the past decade are poised to explode in the wake of record natural gas production. With this comes an increased need for skilled tradesmen in the workforce, which is why Cabot is working to contribute directly to career and - [Cabot Assists with Trehab Thanksgiving Food Drive](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trehab-thanksgiving-food-drive/) - With the holidays soon upon us, the Trehab Community Action Agency of Susquehanna County has already begun distribution of donated food to area residents. In the course of their 35th annual Feed-a-Friend Thanksgiving Food Drive, Trehab got help from numerous individuals, organization and businesses like Cabot. Our employees recently helped to carry thousands of pounds of donated - [Rural Healthcare Options Growing in Susquehanna County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/national-rural-healthcare-day/) - One in five Americans live in rural communities. Many will tell you that they appreciate the closeness to nature and agriculture and knowing who their neighbors are, even if the closest family lives a half mile down a dirt road. But the relative isolation that attracts more than 60 million to live in the country - [Wastewater and Well Sites: Success in Water Recycling](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/success-in-water-recycling/) - Today is National Recycling Day, a day to educate, motivate, and promote recycling across the nation. At Cabot, we try and do our part by recycling nearly 100% of our wastewater. For eight years, we have maintained a successful partnership with ComTech Industries to reduce and recycle water in the most efficient way possible. Water recycling at - [Ending Hunger in Northeastern Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ending-hunger-in-northeastern-pennsylvania/) - When people think of Northeastern Pennsylvania its picturesque rolling hills and quaint towns and villages they imagine, not images of families struggling to provide their families with food and shelter. Yet, the reality is poverty is not just an urban problem. In NEPA one in five children are not getting enough to eat, and many - [The History of the Buffalo Soldiers](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/buffalo-soldiers/) - In 1866, six all-black cavalry and infantry regiments were established following the Army Organization Act. Of these soldiers, two cavalry regiments were named “Buffalo Soldiers” by the Native Americans that they encountered. Although these segregated troops were eventually disbanded, the Buffalo Soldiers remained a unique representation of the separation of race within the military. Retired - [Celebrating National STEM Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/celebrating-national-stem-day/) - STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and it’s been an integral part the nation’s workforce since 2001 when it was introduced by the National Science Foundation. Today, November 8, we're celebrating National STEM Day! Despite the growth of STEM programs and learning opportunities - and celebrations like National STEM Day - there is - [West Side Career and Technology Center Receives $15,000 EITC Grant](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wsctc-eitc-grant/) - A growing number of high school students are looking into the programs offered by their local technical schools and career centers to meet a dramatic shift in the job market. As industry expands in northeast Pennsylvania, so too does the need for skilled laborers and specialists in mechanical fields. Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funds - [First Responders Find Dedicated Partners Among Gas Companies](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/supporting-first-responders/) - Article By Rick Hiduk When natural gas exploration began in the Endless Mountains a decade ago, the first thing that first responders noticed – especially those who coordinate emergency vehicles – was an increase in truck traffic. Next came the construction of gas pads and compressor stations in remote places. The potential for an industrial - [Guest Post: The Importance of Technical Training](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-the-importance-of-technical-training/) - The following is a guest post by executive director of the Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC), Shealynn Shave on the recent grand opening of GasSearch Drilling Services' (GDS) new facility in Lenox, PA: As a girl who was born and raised right here in Susquehanna County, it’s an incredible feeling that more and - [Tips for Energy Awareness Month](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/tips-for-energy-awareness-month/) - Don't let your utility bills scare you! The month of October means football season, pumpkin foods and drinks, Halloween decor and costumes and many other fun seasonal changes we welcome every year. While we’re excited for all things autumn, Cabot is welcoming October for another reason. On September 1991, President George Bush declared October as National - [Think About Energy Briefing Featured PA House Speaker Mike Turzai Held in Sugarloaf](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy-briefing-featured-pa-house-speaker-mike-turzai-held-in-sugarloaf/) - Informative Presentations on Natural Gas Supply, Legislation, Utilization and Economic Benefits Provided to Area Business Leaders Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Association and the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce hosted a Think About Energy Briefing on Wednesday, October 2 at the Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf, Pa. - [Looking Back, Moving Forward: Ray Inglaglio](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward-ray-inglaglio/) - By Rick Hiduk Ray Ingaglio, the chief welding instructor at Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC), had left teaching and started his own welding business. But when the natural gas industry came to town and required skilled workers, he came back to teach the future generations of welders. When Cabot came to Susquehanna County - [GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS) Opens New Maintenance Facility](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gassearch-drilling-services-gds-opens-new-maintenance-facility/) - GDS’s Multi-Million Dollar Maintenance Facility Hosts an Open House for Industry Members, Community Members & Elected Officials Also read about it in The Citizen's Voice KINGSLEY, PA – September 25, 2019 -- GasSearch Drilling Services (GDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, today officially opened its new maintenance facility in Lenox Township, - [U.S. Natural Gas Supply Hits Record High](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/u-s-natural-gas-supply-hits-record-high/) - Thanks to technological advancements and innovation, the United States has a growing abundance of natural gas “proved reserves” according to the Potential Gas Committee biennial assessment of the country’s gas supply. The report finds that the United States possesses 3,374 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of recoverable natural gas assets, the highest it’s forecast in the - [Cabot Expertise: What’s the drill?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-expertise-drilling/) - “It has been such an amazing journey to watch this program develop and to be proud of what our guys do,” Cabot Oil & Gas drilling technician Helen Fender said, reflecting on improvements in natural gas drilling during Cabot’s ten years in Susquehanna County. Drilling is not the first step in creating a new natural - [Celebrate the 4th With a Bang, Thanks to Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/celebrate-the-4th-with-a-bang-thanks-to-natural-gas/) - Fireworks are a tradition that Americans love to participate in on the 4th of July! We all enjoy the excitement that fireworks bring into the night sky, but most of us have no idea how they work. How are fireworks made? The fireworks themselves are containers created from pasted paper. Paste, or glue is a - [Local Benefits of Local Production](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/local-natural-gas/) - Oil and natural gas production doesn't happen in a bubble; aside from creating new jobs, natural gas production also provides new opportunities for local, established businesses. We’re spotlighting a video showing how Susquehanna County, where Cabot has been operating for more than ten years, communities and businesses have benefited from the local production of natural - [The Impact of the Impact Fee](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-impact-of-the-impact-fee/) - Created in 2012 under Act 13, Pennsylvania’s impact fee – or tax – is on track to generate nearly $1.7 billion, with nearly $400 million staying in the 10-county Northeast Pennsylvania region. The bulk of these funds have directly supported significant, community-enhancing projects, such as flood mitigation, park and trail restoration, critical infrastructure repair, among - [Shale Gas News 6/8/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-6-8-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. This week Bill & Rusty discuss the Pennsylvania budget, state energy policy, electricity generation, as well as - [Natural Gas 101: Proved vs. Unproved Reserves](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/proved-unproved-reserves/) - Natural gas reserves can be looked at like a large iceberg: proved reserves consist of natural gas that is known to be recoverable, while underneath a huge rests a huge amount of reserves that may or may not be recoverable. Let’s explain. With each improvement in research, technology, and infrastructure, the amount of natural gas - [Cabot Grilling Guide: How to Check the Gas Lines on Your Grill](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-grilling-guide-how-to-check-the-gas-lines-on-your-grill/) - Here at Cabot, we feel that maintenance is a crucial requirement to keep all machines running safely and smoothly. If you have a natural gas grill, then you're in luck! If you had it installed by a gas professional then your maintenance is simple: Call the gas professional to check the valves and the hose - [Cabot Grilling Guide: Natural Gas Grill vs. Propane Grill](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-grilling-guide-natural-gas-grill-vs-propane-grill/) - Welcome back to our grilling series! With all of the great grilling going on, it's easy to forget that not all grills are the same. There are different styles, different finishes, but one of the biggest differences can be the fuel that the grill uses. The two most popular types of grills are propane and - [Summertime and the Travelin' is Easy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/summertime-and-the-travelin-is-easy/) - "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page" -Saint Augustine of Hippo With Memorial Day and the unofficial start to summer only two weeks away -- travel and vacations are on the horizon. For those traveling by natural gas vehicle (NGV), there are more than 900 public compressed - [Shale Gas News 5/4/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-5-4-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. On Saturday, May 4, Rusty & Bill discussed this week's big stories, including: Energy Transfer has - [Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Announces First-Quarter 2019 Results, Increases Dividend by 29 Percent](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-oil-gas-corporation-announces-first-quarter-2019-results-increases-dividend-by-29-percent/) - HOUSTON, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) ("Cabot" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the first-quarter of 2019. "For the quarter, Cabot generated record levels of operating cash flow, free cash flow, adjusted net income, and production, resulting from continued operational success, disciplined capital allocation and - [Shale Gas News 4/6/2019 Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-news-4-6-2019/) - Every Saturday Rusty Fender and Cabot's very own external affairs coordinator Bill deRosiers host the Shale Gas News, discussing energy trends and the latest natural gas news. Listen every Saturday at 10 AM on 94.3 FM, 1510 AM and Sundays on YesFM. On Saturday, April 6, Rusty and Bill discuss natural gas storage, acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, - [Natural Gas 101: Delivery Infrastructure](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-delivery-infrastructure/) - America is increasingly looking to natural gas to power its economy while reducing carbon emissions. Whether gas is powering our electric grid or fueling our businesses, homes, cars, and trucks, an expanding network of natural gas pipelines (“infrastructure”) is essential. In 2018, natural gas fueled 35% of total U.S. electricity generation, up from 24% in - [Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Establishes Several New Full-Year Records, Returns $1.0 Billion to Shareholders, Repays $304 Million of Debt](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-oil-gas-corporation-establishes-several-new-full-year-records/) - HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) ("Cabot" or the "Company") today announced the best year of its nearly three-decade public company history that provided record financial results, the culmination and in-service of several long-dated infrastructure initiatives, and continued momentum on the free cash flow front. "In early 2018 we - [Natural Gas 101: What is Dry Natural Gas?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dry-natural-gas/) - Dry natural gas is most likely what you think of when you see natural gas on the news or use it in your home – but why is it dry? When natural gas is retrieved, it can be considered wet or dry. Dry natural gas is at least 85% methane, but often more. Wet natural - [New Pipelines Vital to New England’s Energy Future](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-pipelines-vital-to-new-englands-energy-future/) - In a recent column, Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, explains that New England residents face some of the highest energy rates in the country. Santa correctly points out that the problem “isn’t a lack of natural gas supply; it’s a lack of infrastructure that reduces people’s access - [Guest Post: Oil & Gas in American Football](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-oil-gas-in-american-football/) - The following is a guest post by the Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) Executive Director, Rhonda Reda: When most people think of modern-day, football, they think about cleats, helmets, shoulder pads, stadium lights, and what each season is sure to hold: tailgating, fantasy football, rivalries, tradition, and the talented players and coaches that - [Helping Communities Stay Warm This Winter](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/helping-communities-stay-warm-this-winter/) - Cabot is pleased to help families and businesses stay warm as cold weather settles in for the season. We’re producing roughly 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas – every day – to help heat our homes, hospitals, schools, offices, factories, as well as power our electric grid (and thereby also help those families who - [Cabot Expertise: GIS](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-expertise-gis/) - Imagine if every time you asked for a location – New York City, the Zoo, your nearest grocery store – you were given a string of numbers in the form of latitude and longitude coordinates. How would you know where to go? Thanks to GIS, or geographic information systems, we can find most locations on - [Happy Halloween from Oil & Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/happy-halloween-from-oil-natural-gas/) - Halloween is almost here! You know what that means… decorations, costumes, and lots of candy! But did you know that oil and natural gas make your Halloween fun possible? Many Halloween costumes are made with synthetic fabrics like nylon, polyester, and spandex. Even wigs are made from synthetic fabrics! Those scary masks are often made - [Cabot Helps Keep Tunkhannock’s Local Treasure in Operation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2018-dietrich-theater/) - The Dietrich Theater has been cherished for decades in the Tunkhannock community. After its inception in 1936, the theater hosted movie goers when they needed it most. From the height of World War II and steadily through the Vietnam War, the Dietrich Theater was there to take people’s minds off of the worrying events of - [Natural Gas Fuels Manufacturing Investments](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/manufacturing/) - As we celebrate Manufacturing Day tomorrow, we focus this blog post on America’s energy revolution that has ushered in a manufacturing renaissance. The oil and natural gas shale boom has helped stimulate chemical manufacturing and spur new investments within the industry, which includes plastics manufacturing. According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), there have been 333 - [What is LNG?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lng/) - Liquefied Natural Gas, or LNG, is natural gas cooled to a liquid. By freezing natural gas to -260 degrees Fahrenheit, it shrinks to around 1/600th of its original size. That’s even smaller than compressed natural gas! Before it can be cooled, the gas must be processed to remove everything but methane. Other materials like water, - [Impact Fee reaches nearly $1.5 billion](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fee-2/) - In August, Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) released the results of the Impact Fee in 2017, and they were astounding. Last year, the Impact Fee totaled nearly $210 million, bringing the total over the past seven years to almost $1.5 billion. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation contributed around $15.5 million alone in 2017, bringing our - [Thrill Seeking Summer](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/thrill-seeking-summer/) - Summer is winding down, but, before the cold weather comes, you still have time for one or two more adventures. Below are four of our favorite summer escapes. Whatever your adventure this summer, oil and natural gas derivatives keep you and your family safe. Whether holding sunscreen or providing life-saving flotation, plastics and synthetic materials - [Oil & Natural Gas - Fueling Fans](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fueling-fans/) - The football season is here and with it comes a reminder that oil and natural gas play a large role in making the game itself possible. Whether you’re watching from the couch, planning a tailgate with your friends and family, or headed off the big game, oil and natural gas have your football season covered. - [Looking Back, Moving Forward Series](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/looking-back-moving-forward/) - After ten years in the Marcellus shale, we sat down with your neighbors and local leaders to ask for their real opinions on what the oil and natural gas industry has meant to Susquehanna County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2vcvnIwm9w In this new video series, Looking Back, Moving Forward, throughout the coming months we’ll show you how Cabot has - [Oil & Natural Gas: Powering Players, Changing History](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/powering-players/) - As the football season carries on, we are here to remind you that the oil and natural gas industry has played a major role in the game - year after year - since the very beginning. While some teams have come and gone – there are more defunct NFL teams than active ones – oil - [Oil & Natural Gas Go Back to School](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/back-to-school/) - Whether your kids are excited to go back to school or dreading it, back to school shopping is a rite of passage for students of any age. As you shop for new clothes and school supplies, you might be surprised at just how much oil and natural gas make your back to school transition easier. - [5 common questions about calling 811](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/calling-811/) - Summer is here, which means most of us are busy sprucing up our yards: gardening, landscaping, planting bushes and trees. But did you know that 811 should be called a few days prior to any digging, even in your own yard? Calling 811 will help protect you and your family by identifying any utility lines - [Oil & Natural Gas, Molding Legends](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/molding-football-legends/) - This post was made in collaboration with LookBeyond.org. Nothing says football season like the sound of cleats on turf, shoulder pads crashing and a roaring crowd as the ball flies through the air – but none of this would be possible without the help of natural gas and oil. Numerous synthetic components power football games, - [Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-oil-gas-corporation/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation has served America for over 125 years to become the 5th largest producer of natural gas in the country. The company that would become Cabot was born in 1888, when Godfrey Lowell Cabot bought his brother’s business and become the sole proprietor of the Cabot Corporation. After traversing the - [Responding to concerns: responsible water and truck management](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/responding-to-concerns/) - As a responsible corporation, Cabot believes that educating the public about oil and natural gas production is part of our duty. When we hear concerns from the public regarding our operations, we do our best to respond with factual information. Transparency and accuracy, however, is a two way street. Several people noticed a Facebook post - [Marcellus Shale: 390 million years in the making](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-shale-formation/) - Not all rocks are created equal. Millions of years ago, a deep basin known as the Appalachian Basin sat where the Marcellus formation is now. Areas that would become Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia were covered by a shallow sea that collected sediments like silt, sand, gravel, clay and minerals as well as - [Independence Day is just around the corner...](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/independence-day/) - This Independence Day, we’re celebrating both the United States and its path to energy independence. In fact, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts that the U.S. is on track to become a net energy exporter – exporting as much or more energy than it imports – by 2022. In 2017, the United States remained - [Guest Post: Energy Partners Take Employees Out to the Ball Game](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-night-game/) - By Rick Hiduk The audience for the June 21 minor league baseball game between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Railraiders and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at PNC Field in Moosic included 960 employees, family members and friends of partners in the natural gas industry. Energy Night coincided with the summer solstice, and fans were treated to a spectacular - [Susquehanna County: jobs, savings, and exports](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wsba-stark-pyle/) - “Today, a company like Cabot in one county – Susquehanna – is producing two billion cubic feet. It’s unheard of. The wells in Pennsylvania are the best producing in the world. That is why we go on these tours and talk to people so they understand we’re living in history,” Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation - [Guest Post: Trade groups talk Marcellus shale development](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/guest-post-trade/) - The following was originally posted to the Scranton Times-Tribune on June 22, 2018 BY ROBERT L. BAKER, STAFF WRITER / PUBLISHED: JUNE 22, 2018 TUNKHANNOCK — Representatives of three industry trade organizations told a packed Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday they needed to be prepared to do battle with those forces that - [What's cracking? Producing plastics from natural gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/plastics-cracking/) - What do toys, drain pipes, helmets, playgrounds, and clothing have in common? They are all everyday plastic items made possible by natural gas. Plastics are a large part of what makes our everyday lives safe and comfortable. We store our food, safely contain our cleaning supplies, and protect our families with plastic products. The molecules - [Happy Farm Workers Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/farm-workers-day/) - June 14 is Farm Workers Day, and we’d like to take a moment to appreciate all the farmers and landowners who have leased their land for the production of safe, clean energy. Farmers are vital to local communities, and we work with them to utilize land safely, effectively, and efficiently for all. In this throwback - [World Environment Day, brought to you by natural gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/world-environment-day/) - Happy World Environment Day! Did you know that natural gas is clean burning? This is good news for the atmosphere: replacing traditional energy sources like coal and oil with natural gas can reduce harmful emissions and lessen our carbon footprint. In fact, global carbon emissions have nearly leveled off while the global economy has grown, - [Students provided with virtual hands-on energy experience](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-molu/) - The following is a guest post by Rick Hiduk. Youths at schools in three counties will have a better idea of how their math and science studies relate to the natural gas industry by the end of the week, as the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit (MOLU) makes its way through the region. Cabot Oil & - [SCCTC students manufacture training tool for Cabot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/scctc-students-training-tool/) - The following a guest post by Rick Hiduk. ----- As Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation develops new technology to further increase productivity of its wells, the close relationship with the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) at the Elk Lake High School Campus has resulted once again in a solution to the company’s need - [Opportunities for women in the oil and gas industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/women-oil-gas-industry/) - This WNEP Power to Save Segment takes at opportunities for women in the oil and gas industry. Studies show that diversity in a company is beneficial for many reasons, including diversity of thought. Right now the percentage of women who are employed in the natural gas industry is around 13% - definitely a number with - [Cabot Warming Hearts at Coldest Time of Year](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-warming-hearts-at-coldest-time-of-year/) - The following is a guest post by Rick Hiduk. It has been a particularly cold couple of months, and those most affected by winter’s bite tend to be the less fortunate families in our region and their children. Since Thanksgiving, Cabot Oil & Gas has been reaching out to the community in a variety of - [Lack of pipelines means New England residents are paying more](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lack-pipelines-new-england/) - It matters where our energy comes from Most Americans never think about the infrastructure systems around them. How often do you flip a light on in your home and think "Wow, I'm glad the grid is working properly today" or drive on a road and think "it really is wonderful that this road exists so - [Dennis Farm holds 5th Annual Symposium](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dennis-farm-5th-annual-symposium/) - On Thursday, October 5th the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust held its 5th Annual Symposium at Keystone College where Denise Dennis, the President and CEO and the the seventh generation of the family, told the amazing story of her family. The farm was originally settled in Susquehanna County by the family of Prince Perkins who were - [Atlantic Sunrise project breaks ground](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/atlantic-sunrise-project-breaks-ground/) - The following is a blog post from the Pipe Up: The Williams Blog. For more information on the Atlantic Sunrise project, visit the website and follow the project on Facebook and Twitter. - - - - - - - - - - Atlantic Sunrise project breaks ground in Pennsylvania POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 BY STAFF REPORTS Construction is officially - [160th Annual Harford Fair 4-H Livestock Auction](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/harford-fair-4-h-livestock-auction/) - Cabot participated in the Susquehanna County 4-H livestock auction at the 160th Harford Fair recently purchasing a goat and two pigs, one of which was a reserve champion. For those unfamiliar with 4-H, it is a program designed to empower youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H focuses on - [Elk Lake High School one of “America’s Best High Schools for 2017”](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/elk-lake-americas-best/) - Elk Lake High School recently received recognition as one of “America’s Best High Schools for 2017” by U.S. News & World Report. A full report on Elk Lake High School by U.S. News & World Report can be found here. To commemorate the incredible achievement I authored a Letter to the Editor (LTE) on behalf - [Pennsylvania's Impact Tax an Effective, Winning Policy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-impact-tax/) - The following is a post from the Marcellus Shale Coalition published on July 21, 2017. - - - - - - Summertime – it’s the season for baseball, cookouts, and, unfortunately, for some lawmakers to renew tired calls for a massive, job-crushing energy tax increase. Despite the clear fact that Pennsylvania’s impact fee – our tax on - [Paying our “fair share”](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/paying-fair-share/) - It’s budget season in Pennsylvania which inevitably means two things will happen: There will be some sort of budget shortfall our elected officials need to work through – right now estimated to be around $3 billion Newspapers will suddenly be filled with letters to the editor and columns and op-eds proclaiming “the natural gas industry - [A decade in the Marcellus](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-decade-in-the-marcellus/) - Earlier this month we announced something pretty incredible: since beginning operations in Susquehanna County, Cabot has paid its landowners more than $1 billion in royalties. And that figure doesn't even include the nearly $500 million paid out in signing bonuses for their leases. For our latest WNEP Power to Save segment, we took a deeper - [U.S. energy consumption projections through 2040](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/u-s-energy-consumption/) - Today we're taking a look at the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s 2017 Annual Energy Outlook. In addition to a look through the year 2040, we can also see trends from 1980 until present day. In the Energy Outlook, we get a glimpse of the history of our nation’s energy consumption as well as a prediction - [Cabot Announces $1 billion in Royalties](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/9972-2/) - Pennsylvania Landowners Have Received More Than $1 Billion In Royalties, Nearly $500 Million In Bonuses From Cabot Cabot Officials Celebrate Milestone With Residents, Community Leaders MONTROSE, Pa. (June 6, 2017) – During an update to the community and elected officials, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation announced several major milestones from its past decade of operations - [Shale Summit 2017](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-summit-2017/) - The Keystone Energy Forum 2017 Shale Summit was held at Westmorland County Career and Technology Center this year on Thursday, March 30th. The panel discussed the impact Utica and Marcellus shale activity has on local businesses, communities and educational institutions. Westmorland County Commissioner Ted Kopas hit home with his opening statement, “We really can maximize - [Think About Energy series stops by Misericordia University](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy-misericordia/) - Economic and Environmental Benefits of Pennsylvania Natural Gas Highlighted at “Think About Energy” Briefing DALLAS, Pa. (May 24, 2017) – Borton-Lawson, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, UGI Energy Services, UGI Utilities, and Williams, in conjunction with ACT for America and the Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce, hosted a “Think About Energy” Briefing today at Misericordia - [What if America’s energy renaissance never happened](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/americans-energy-renaissance/) - The following was originally posted to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for 21st Century Energy’s blog by Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President for Policy on September 22, 2016. For more information on the U.S Chamber of Commerce, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. - - - - - - Sitting here in late - [Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline receives support from across PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/atlantic-sunrise-support/) - The following is a blog originally published on The Williams "Pipe Up" blog on Wednesday, May 17. - - - - - - Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project receives broad support from across Pennsylvania POSTED ON MAY 17, 2017 Citizens, community, labor and business leaders from across Pennsylvania are expressing support for Williams Partners’ Atlantic Sunrise expansion – a - [Let's talk about biosecurity & energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/agriculture-energy-biosecurity/) - The following is a guest post from Chris Herr, the Executive Vice President of PennAg Industries Association. Penn Ag is " a full-time, full-service membership association representing Pennsylvania agribusinesses of all sizes and types that support and serve the entire food chain." You can learn more about PennAg on their Facebook page. - - - - - [Investing in human infrastructure](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/investing-human-infrastructure/) - Over the years we have discussed the need for infrastructure to position the Commonwealth for the future at length here on Well Said. Without it, the true power of the Marcellus and Utica shale production will be stunted and the potential billions of dollars of investments which could be spent right here on top of the - [IHS Markit study: Pennsylvania has immense potential thanks to shale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ihs-markit-study/) - The following is a blog by the Marcellus Shale Coalition regarding a recent report by IHS Markit regarding prospects for the petrochemical and manufacturing industries in Pennsylvania. - - - - - - Pa.’s Manufacturing Opportunities Bright Thanks to Shale March 24, 2017 With the right policies, according to a new report by IHS Markit, the - [Think About Energy comes to Westmoreland County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy-westmoreland/) - The following is an article recapping the Think About Energy/Shale Summit event in Westmoreland County and appear in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. You can also check Twitter under #ThinkAboutEnergy for tweets from the event. - - - - - - Manufacturers share gameplan for Southwestern Pennsylvania 'renaissance' at shale summit STEPHEN HUBA | Thursday, March 30, - [Judge vacates jury's decision in Dimock trial](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/vacates-jurys-decision/) - On Friday, March 31 we received a memorandum by Magistrate Judge Carlson had completed his review of earlier legal proceedings in a federal trial regarding two residences in Dimock, Pennsylvania and decided to vacate the jury’s verdict from the trial. He has mandated the two legal parties to attend mediation and, should it not be - [Power to Save: Energy Mobile Learning Unit (MOLU)](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/power-save-molu/) - The Energy Mobile Learning Unit (MOLU) continued its tour of Pennsylvania schools, bringing an opportunity for hands-on activities in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. Students tour through the 24 different stations and use the activities there to learn about topics like viscosity, the carbon cycle, geology, robotics and many others. Thanks to Cabot, Southwestern - [Using Natural Gas to Reduce Energy Poverty](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-reduce-energy-poverty/) - The following is an article by Tisha Schuller, Principal at Adamantine Energy and Strategic Advisor for the Natural Gas Initiative at Stanford University, which ran in Scientific American on March 3, 2017. It has been republished here with permission. - - - - Using Natural Gas to Reduce Energy Poverty It’s not carbon-free, but it has - [Mobile Energy Learning Unit Comes to Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/mobile-learning-unit/) - Cabot is excited to announce the Mobile Offshore Learning Unit, or MOLU, is visiting Pennsylvania. This unit, created by the Offshore Energy Center, features six self-contained learning centers with curriculum-based, hands-on activities about energy and the technologies and sciences involved with the oil and natural gas industry with a curriculum based on state and national standards. - [Lt. Governor Mike Stack presents to Think About It crowd](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/mike-stack-presents-think-about-it/) - February is Career and Technical Education® (CTE) Month which celebrates the achievements of CTE programs across the United States. --- Last month we recapped a Think About It event held at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) where we were joined by about seventy-five business leaders, educational professionals, and elected officials to discuss the trends and topics in - [The Powers Family and Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-powers-family-and-natural-gas/) - The following is a guest post by Cathy Landry, vice president of communications for the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, a Washington-based trade association that advocates for large-line, large-diameter, cross-state natural gas pipelines. In 2015, INGAA created America’s Energy Link, a social media-based communications program, to educate Americans on the benefits of natural gas and - [A pipeline to Pennsylvania’s future](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pipeline-pennsylvanias-future/) - The following is a guest post by Mike Atchie, Manager of Public Outreach with Williams Partners. You can learn more about Atlantic Sunrise by visiting the project's website or connecting on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Google+. ----- How Atlantic Sunrise will power American energy independence On Feb. 3, the future of Pennsylvania’s energy landscape got - [Susquehanna County CTC pilots dual credit program](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dual-credit-program/) - February is Career and Technical Education® (CTE) Month which celebrates the achievements of CTE programs across the United States. --- Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) is once again charting new territory in the education arena. SCCTC has ten new pioneers in its classroom as it pilots a new dual credit program with Lackawanna College. My - [Cabot brings Fill a Glass with Hope to Susq. County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-brings-fill-a-glass-hope-nepa/) - Brittany Ramos recently detailed on Well Said the extraordinary work by Feeding Pennsylvania to bring fresh milk to Pennsylvania families in need through the Fill a Glass with Hope program. In 2016, the inaugural year, Feeding Pennsylvania announced an ambitious goal of distributing 2 million servings of milk. And at the 2017 Farm Show, Feeding - [Expanding infrastructure = expanding opportunity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/expanding-infrastructure-expanding-opportunity/) - The investment in expanding infrastructure to move natural gas produced from the Marcellus shale is having big benefits for northeastern Pennsylvania residents and businesses. Senator John Blake joined us for this Power to Save segment to highlight some of the projects in the region taking advantage of the close proximity to the natural gas supply, like the - [Think About Energy comes to Lehigh Valley](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-energy-comes-lehigh-valley/) - On January 18th, seventy-five business leaders, educational professionals, and politicians came together for an event titled Think About Energy at Lehigh Valley Career & Technical Institute in Schnecksville, Pa. The event discussed current trends and topics in the energy industry including abundant natural gas production from the Marcellus Shale, critical infrastructure constraints, aligning education with - [Fill a Glass with Hope Kickoff Event](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fill-a-glass/) - At the end of last year, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation funded a new program in Susquehanna County called Fill a Glass with Hope. Fill a Glass with Hope is a partnership formed among Feeding Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, Mid-Atlantic Dairy (now American Dairy Association North East), the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, agriculture partners, and - [The stone cold reality: oil and natural gas fuel our lives](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fuel-our-lives/) - Last year the lovely folks over at the Western Energy Alliance sent me a stack of stickers with a message that really hits home as Pennsylvania prepares for the coldest weather so far this season: After we posted George’s recent op-ed about just how much Pennsylvanians are saving thanks to natural gas, we got a - [A pipeline to savings for all](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-pipeline-to-savings-for-all/) - The following is a column by George Stark which has appeared in numerous newspapers across Pennsylvania discussing the benefits of natural gas infrastructure including savings for all Pennsylvanians. ------ Residents across Pennsylvania take comfort. If you use natural gas or electricity (increasingly fueled by natural gas) for heating, cooking and everyday uses, Pennsylvania’s natural gas producers - [Cabot Strengthens Education Outreach with $25,000 Grant to NTEIC](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/education-outreach-nteic/) - The Northern Tier Industry & Educational Consortium (NTIEC) is a foundational partnership for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. Cabot has worked with the organization for the better part of a decade, facilitating career development and financial literacy programs throughout the region. Recently, through the use of the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), Cabot invested $25,000 to - [Hunters Sharing the Harvest: Fighting hunger in Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hsh-fighting-hunger/) - Monday marked the beginning of deer hunting season in Pennsylvania as folks from across the Commonwealth headed off to their favorite hunting spots. We have highlighted the organization Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) in the past, and this year marks some significant milestones for the organization: the 25th anniversary and more than 1 million pounds - [Williams announces new community grants](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/williams-announces-new-community-grants/) - The following post originally appeared on Pipe Up: The Williams Blog. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn for more information about what Williams is doing in the communities where they operate. To learn more about their community grant program and how to apply, please visit atlanticsunriseexpansion.com. -- Innovative bakery cooking with Williams dough POSTED ON - [Taking the energy conversation global](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-conversation/) - At Cabot, we are constantly striving to make real the benefits of the Shale Revolution. From the understanding of the abundance of the Marcellus to the safe and responsible operations we implement, Cabot is committed to showcasing all we do to produce abundant opportunities. Tomorrow is another example of these opportunities. By partner with the - [Voters Want Leaders Who Support American Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/voters-want-american-energy/) - The following is a post contributed by Tara Smith Anderson, Director of External Mobilization for the American Petroleum Institute (API). From their website, The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Our more than 625 corporate members, from the largest major - [Looking back at Cabot's first wells with John Papso](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/first-wells/) - We recently posted an internal memo from Cabot’s President, Chairman and CEO, Dan Dinges, to employees congratulating them on several milestones. In case you missed it: Cabot spudded its first Marcellus well, the Teel 1, on 9/26/06 In the last 18 months we have hit these milestones in the Marcellus: 500 wells drilled 10,000 frac - [Pipelines: Safe and cost-efficient](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pipelines-safe-and-cost-efficient/) - The abundant production coming from the Marcellus isn't a secret - in fact we just posted about Cabot's recent milestones including a cumulative production of 2.5 TCF. But what tends to get lost is just how the natural gas makes its way from the wellhead to the burner tip in your home or business. WNEP - [Cabot hits major milestones in the Marcellus](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-hits-major-milestones-marcellus/) - The following is a memo sent to all Cabot employees by Dan Dinges, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, which highlights the last 18 months of milestones in Cabot's Marcellus operations. - - - - TO: All Employees FROM: Dan O. Dinges DATE: September 26, 2016 RE: Marcellus – Game Changer for COG Shareholders, Employees and Communities - [Progress Authority Director Testifies Before House Committee on Methane Emissions](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/progress-authority-methane-emissions/) - On September 15th, 2016, Tony Ventello, Executive Director of the Central Bradford Progress Authority, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology about the potential impacts of new Environmental Protection Agency methane regulation. Tony joined a panel of experts debating the relevancy and necessity of the proposed methane regulations. During - [SOLD OUT: Cabot Fall Classic Sporting Clay Tourney](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sold-out-sporting-clay-tourney/) - With a little more than one month until the tournament, we are officially SOLD OUT! This year Hausmann's Hidden Hollow will host 250 participants for the Cabot Fall Classic Sporting Clay Tourney and the 50 teams will compete to see who the best really is. If you're not interested in shooting shotguns all day, the - [Pipelines: The key to economic prosperity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pipelines-key-economic-prosperity/) - The following is a guest column by Gene Barr, President of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce of Business and Industry, which ran on August 24, 2016 in the York Daily Record. For more insights from the PA Chamber, you can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. ----- Pennsylvania’s economy continues to face headwinds. Unemployment - [Supplying Lackawanna Energy Center](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/supplying-lackawanna-energy-center/) - The following is a press release issued by Cabot on July 5, 2016. It details the long-term sales agreement the company has made to supply gas to the Lackawanna Energy Center. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Announces New Long-Term Sales Agreement to Supply Lackawanna Energy Center HOUSTON, July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & - [West Virginia flood relief efforts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/west-virginia-flood-relief-efforts/) - At the end of last month, several West Virginia counties were devastated by floods caused by heavy thunderstorms. Authorities have stated 23 people lost their lives – and warn this number may rise in the coming weeks – and thousands are left homeless after the complete devastation of homes and businesses. Many businesses and individuals - [Northumberland County Career and Technology Center receives $30,000 in materials](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/northumberland-ctc-receives-30000/) - Following the delivery of welding materials to Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Williams once again partnered to supply another Pennsylvania vocational school, Northumberland Career and Technology Center, with much-needed supplies. The donation included approximately 200 feet of pipe and associated steel joints and pipe fittings. These materials will be - [Register now for the 2016 Cabot Fall Classic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2016-cabot-fall-classic/) - The 2016 Cabot Fall Classic Sporting Clay Tournament is officially open for registration! The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 7th at Haussman's Hidden Hollow in Friendsville, Pa. All proceeds raised from the tournament and the raffle will go to the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Timeline of Events: 8:30 a.m. - [Cabot & Williams partner for donation to Columbia-Montour AVTS](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-williams-partner-donation/) - On Wednesday afternoon a large truck rolled up to Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School carrying $30,000 in materials for students of the school's welding program. WNEP was on hand to capture the delivery: SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP -- Students in a vocational welding program have something to look forward to when they go back to school this fall. Two natural - [Show your support for Atlantic Sunrise](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/show-support-atlantic-sunrise/) - The following is a guest post by Mike Atchie, the manager of public outreach for Williams, the company that will build and operate Atlantic Sunrise. For updates on the project, you can follow @AtlSunProject, like the page on Facebook, watch videos on YouTube or connect on Google+. --- Show your support for Atlantic Sunrise – a - [Here’s what Shell’s ethane cracker means for Western PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shell-ethane-cracker/) - The following is an original post by Adam Larson - a Staff Writer for Shale Media Group, a Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering student at Penn State, and a Field Intern with EQT Corporation. This piece has been republished with his permission. ---- Published on June 8, 2016 Adam Larson - Field Intern at EQT Corporation The oil and gas industry - [2nd Annual Hunters Sharing the Harvest Friend-Raiser a Big Success](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hsh-friend-raiser-2016/) - Following the May 18th Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase at Shadowbrook, in Tunkhannock, Cabot along with Cintas, Bulwark FR, and the Chamber, sponsored the 2nd Annual Hunters Sharing the Harvest Friend-Raiser. Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) is Pennsylvania’s charitable venison donation program for hunters who share their extra venison via a statewide network of - [Cabot Hosts an Ice Cream Social at Columbia-Montour AVTS](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ice-cream-social-columbia-montour-avts/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation recently joined State Rep. David Millard, representing the 109th legislative district, and Cassandra Coleman, Northeast Regional Director for Governor Wolf, to celebrate the accomplishments of Columbia-Montour AVTS students by hosting an ice cream social at the school for 9th and 10th grade students enrolled there. Columbia-Montour AVTS is one of the - [NY, PA organizations awarded Constitution Pipeline community grants](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/constitution-community-grants/) - The following is a blog post from Pipe Up - The Williams Blog. - - - - - NY, PA communities benefitting from $50,000 in Constitution Pipeline community grants POSTED ON MAY 26, 2016 BY STAFF REPORTS Fire departments, schools and youth sports organizations are a few of the 14 recipients of more than $50,000 in funding - [Luring Businesses from New York into Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/luring-businesses-new-york-pennsylvania/) - The following story was published by WNEP on May 19 and covers a Think About Energy event which was held in Susquehanna County. --- POSTED 4:57 PM, MAY 19, 2016, BY CLAY LEPARD, UPDATED AT 05:32PM, MAY 19, 2016 MONTROSE -- Since New York state bans fracking, community leaders in Susquehanna County are hoping to capitalize on - [27th Annual Susquehanna County Ag Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/susquehanna-county-ag-day/) - March 20th is widely considered the start of the spring season. But for many in Susquehanna County, Ag Day (formally Dairy Day), on March 4th, is the symbolic end of winter. This annual tradition, in its 27th year, is organized by PennState Extension and brings together academia, agricultural businesses, suppliers, farmers, and the community. It - [Opportunities are everywhere for Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/opportunities-pennsylvania/) - The opportunities for economic growth and business development the shale revolution has brought to Pennsylvania are staggering. From the new electric generation facilities being built in the northeast to the export of ethane from Sunoco Logistics Partners' Marcus Hook terminal, the Commonwealth is buzzing with plans to attract new businesses and grow the ones already here thanks - [Energy Infrastructure in New England Needs an Update](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-infrastructure-new-england-needs-update/) - The following is a piece from the Energy Voice, a project of the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA). You can follow CEA on Facebook, Twitter and view their latest videos on YouTube. Energy Infrastructure in New England Needs an Update MARCH 30, 2016 There’s no easy way to say this: New England’s energy future is dim. Limited - [Pennsylvania is an energy leader](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pennsylvania-energy-leader/) - Pennsylvania has historically been a tremendous leader in energy. -Gene Barr - President & CEO of Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry The Commonwealth has a very rich history of innovation and a reputation as an energy leader. It includes the Drake Well, the first commercial oil well in the United States and a long history with anthracite coal - [Rejection of Constitution Pipeline Derails Clean Power Progress](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/rejection-constitution-pipeline-derails-clean-power-progress/) - The rejection of the Constitution Pipeline Project permit is being felt in ripples by several groups in New York. In a Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin article posted yesterday, reporter David Hill looks into just how far these ripples might travel. He highlights the plight of Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney and the Raymond Corporation factory in - [NY Governor puts politics before people](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ny-governor-puts-politics-people-constitution/) - Just one day after 400 New York and Pennsylvania residents gathered in support of the project, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo denied the required 401 Water Quality Certification for the Constitution Pipeline Project. Landowners, local elected officials, union members and natural gas industry workers all came together at the rally to urge approval of the - [Power to Save: Water Management](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/power-save-water-management/) - This WNEP Power to Save video takes a look at some of the the practices and technology Cabot uses to help with water management. Water is an important component in the creation of any form of energy, and our experts have implemented these specific water management systems to meet our operational needs all while minimizing our - [Cabot Rep, Commissioner Talk Gas Industry Status, Potential](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-rep-commissioner-talk-gas-industry/) - The following article was published in the Rocket-Courier on April 7, 2016. Republished here with permission. ----- BY CAIN CHAMBERLIN With the decline in natural gas operations following the massive industry boom that occurred in northeastern Pennsylvania several years ago, it’s anyone’s guess as to when it will return. There are many theories and speculations regarding the future of natural gas production in this area, - [Value-Added Growth In Susquehanna County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/value-added-growth-in-susquehanna-county/) - "A week doesn't go by where I don't get a call from some interested company looking at elements here ." - Tony Ventello, Executive Director of the Progress Authority Abundant opportunities. Business expansion. Strong infrastructure. Three phrases not associated with Susquehanna County, traditionally. But over last eight years, the development of the Marcellus Shale in - [A statement on Cabot's recent court motion](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/statement-cabots-recent-court-motion/) - On Thursday, April 7 attorneys for Cabot filed a legal motion regarding the recent federal trial about two residences in Dimock, Pennsylvania. Below is our full statement on this motion: Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation filed a motion that asks the Court to set aside the jury’s verdict in the nuisance case regarding two residences - [The blossoming of a new blog](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-blog/) - Spring is here, flowers are blooming, shrubs are turning green - all good signs of beautiful things to come. In the spirit of the season, Well Said will be going dark until early April for an upgrade. When it blossoms online it will be with a brand new look and new features. But don't worry - [Another reminder on the importance of natural gas infrastructure](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/importance-of-infrastructure/) - Expanding the current natural gas infrastructure in this country is important for several reasons, and we’ve covered this topic before. But the past few weeks have continued to illustrate its importance – including recent letters of support for the PennEast Pipeline project from both the The Back Mountain and Greater Wilkes-Barre chambers of commerce. The Times Leader reported on the two letters - [An inside look at the Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/inside-pipeline-infrastructure-task-force/) - The following piece is from Lauren Parker, Principal at Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. Lauren was a member of Governor Tom Wolf’s Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force and was appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai. You can learn more about the Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force, including viewing the final report, by clicking here. ------ - [Expanding manufacturing in Susquehanna County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/expanding-manufacturing/) - Last week, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin today announced a substantial grant of $446,000 to expand a water line in Susquehanna County which will help spur the growth of Diaz Manufacturing and add 20 jobs to the area. The expansion of the water and natural gas infrastructure are key to growing jobs and - [Now is not the time for additional taxes on the industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/not-the-time-for-additional-taxes/) - The following is a Letter to the Editor penned by Nicholas Haden, VP Marking & Governmental Affairs for Reserved Environmental Services LLC. Edited versions of this letter appeared in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and the Philadelphia Inquirer. ----- You don't have to be a genius to see that big energy companies are laying off left - [Natural Gas Continues to Strengthen America](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-strengthen-america/) - The following is a post from the Marcellus Shale Coalition which originally ran on their blog on March 2, 2016. This post highlights the many ways the abundance of natural gas is providing savings to homes and businesses as well as energy security for the entire nation. ---- Natural Gas Continues to Strengthen America Last - [Senator Yudichak recognizes benefits of natural gas infrastructure](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/senator-yudichak-benefits-of-natural-gas-infrastructure/) - A recent U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) release discusses how new natural gas pipelines have expanded northeast gas production – boosting natural gas production 18 percent higher than the year-ago period. While several important projects have come online in late 2015 and early 2016, there is still insufficient “takeaway capacity” in the Appalachian Region. The - [Regulatory overview of methane emission reductions, water recycling](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/methane-emission-reductions-water-recycling/) - The following is a guest post by George Felcyn, Senior Director of the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP. You can follow the Policy Resolution Group via Twitter at @PolicyRez and Bracewell at @BracewellLaw. ----- Last week, energy industry participants, experts and observers convened on the University of Texas-Austin campus for the second year of UT - [A conversation about Career & Technical Education Month](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/career-technical-education-month/) - The other important thing they did, Cabot gave money to the Community Foundation to help students buy their tools, their supplies, and testing, which means they wouldn’t have a barrier to keep them from being able to come to the career center. Cabot has been one of our best supporters. Alice Davis, Executive Director, SCCTCThe - [February is Career and Technical Education Month](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/career-and-technical-education-month/) - During February, we recognize Career and Technical Education Month. Investing in education, especially CTE, remains a primary focus of Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation’s outreach in Pennsylvania. Over the course of the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, Cabot will invest approximately $220,000 in CTE education. Allocation of these funds to seven different CTE centers across eight different - [The state of the natural gas industry in PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/state-of-the-natural-gas-industry/) - The following is a guest post by Erica Clayton Wright, Vice President of Communications and Membership with the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC). She provides a recap of a recent state of the industry call hosted by the three major industry trade groups in Pennsylvania. You can follow the MSC on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter at - [Cabot & Junior Achievement: Partnering to teach financial literacy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/financial-literacy/) - Last year Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation pledged to support 1,000 new students through Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s financial literacy and career readiness programming. JA of NEPA has been a vital partner of Cabot’s over the last few years, helping facilitate energy-based curriculum, Opportunities in Energy, in multiple regional high schools. From the experience - [National Association Of Manufacturers Praises Pennsylvania Industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/national-association-of-manufacturers/) - The following is a guest post by David N. Taylor, President and Carl A. Marrara, Vice President of Government Affairs with the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association. --------- National Association Of Manufacturers Praises Pennsylvania Industry: Energy Key To Success And Future GrowthPennsylvania welcomed the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) “State of Manufacturing” tour at GlaxoSmithKline headquartered in - [In Pennsylvania, shale industry fuels growth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-industry-fuels-growth/) - The past six months have been a bit rough around the oil and natural gas industry. Every E&P company in the Marcellus has announced reductions to their budget at least once, including Cabot. This has led to a very real outcome: the reduction of employees across the supply chain and the closing of offices across - [Our Energy Reality is a Matter of Wait and See](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/our-energy-reality/) - The following is a piece by Adam Pope, Senior Director of Bravo Group’s Pittsburgh office. It originally appeared as a Bravo Group blog on January 28, 2016. You can follow Adam on Twitter at @AdamPope11 and Bravo at @bravogroup. To get a daily digest of articles like this, click here to sign up for The Stream which features top headlines - [A discussion on workforce development, energy literacy & opportunity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-literacy-workforce-development/) - Last month we featured an episode of PMA Perspective which focused on the importance of workforce education through programs like Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania's Opportunities in Energy and the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The folks at the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association (PMA) also took time to sit down with George Stark, Cabot's Director of - [West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin looks to lower severance tax](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/west-virginia-lower-severance-tax/) - One week ago, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin delivered his State of the State Address to highlight key pieces of legislation and what he identified as his top priorities. Everything from economic development to education is covered (you can read his full address here) including a section on what he calls fiscal responsibility. The Governor - [100th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show & 4-H Auction](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/100th-annual-pennsylvania-farm-show/) - The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, is celebrating its 100th year. Over 6000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits, and 300 commercial exhibits will be present by week’s end. If you’ve never been to the show, I highly recommend checking it out next year. I took a trip down to the - [Susquehanna County is open for business](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/susquehanna-county-is-open-for-business/) - Five years ago there wasn't a home or business in Susquehanna County that was burning natural gas. Now, Leatherstocking Gas Company has made major progress in building out natural gas infrastructure in Susquehanna County to homes, businesses and nonprofit organizations which is helping to lower energy costs and attract new businesses to the area. At - [States see decrease in severance tax revenue](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/decrease-in-severance-tax-revenue/) - There may be a new date on the calendar, but some things still haven’t changed regarding the push for the institution of a severance tax in Pennsylvania. We’ve covered this topic before, including the estimated $855 million in contributions from the current impact fee. The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors recently highlighted some of the - [Energy outlook for Pa. continues to be promising](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-outlook-for-pa/) - The following is a letter to the editor which ran in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday, January 3. It was authored by Pamela A. Witmer, a commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). According to its website: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service - [Times-Tribune Editorial Board: Promotion of CNG sensible](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/times-tribune-editorial-cng/) - I read with great interest the Scranton Times editorial supporting a compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Lackawanna County. As someone who drives a CNG vehicle, gets it maintained locally and desires to find good uses for locally produced natural gas, a CNG station in Scranton will help the local economy, clean the air and - [Low-cost energy saving you money](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/low-cost-energy/) - The following appeared on Sunday, December 27 in the Scranton Times Tribune. George Stark is the Director of External Affairs for Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. You can follow him on Twitter: @StarkGeorge. ------- Did you know low-cost energy is contributing to more savings than just your utility bills? Energy is something we use every - [A look at LNG for locomotives: GE's NextFuel retrofit kit](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lng-for-locomotives/) - The 2015 Natural Gas Utilization Conference this October was packed full of engaging speakers with many different perspectives and new technologies to present to the crowd. During the Emerging Technologies Panel, Graciela Trillanes, Locomotive Product Manager for GE Transportation shared the science & tech behind the use of LNG for locomotives. LNG - A fuel source - [Valley View Energy Class Hosts Region's First Energy Fair](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/valley-view-energy-fair/) - This article about Valley View School District's energy career fair is republished from NaturalGasNow.Org and was written by Johnny Williams. Bill desRosiers adds more commentary about Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation's participation at the event following the article. -------- Northeastern Pennsylvania gas companies went to Valley View High School in Lackawanna County to sponsor an energy - [Technology and the oil & natural gas industry go hand in hand](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/technology-kcf/) - The following is a guest submission by Jeremy Frank, President and Co-Founder of KCF Technologies. KCF was founded in November 2000 by three researchers from Penn State University and specializes in wireless sensors, energy harvesting, underwater navigation and smart material devices. You can learn more about KCF Technologies through their wide range of social media including - [Cabot Toy Drive Benefits Hundreds of Families In Northeast PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/toy-drive-benefits-hundreds/) - Despite a down year for the natural gas industry here in Northeast Pennsylvania, Cabot’s annual Toy Drive delivered an estimated $6000 in toys, gift cards, and much-needed funding for food and fuel assistance this holiday season for families in Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties. The toys and funds were delivered to Susquehanna County Interfaith and Wyoming - [Marcellus Shale: lowering energy bills for residents & businesses](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-shale-lowering-energy-bills/) - On Tuesday a small group of local citizens, business owners, nonprofit directors and the media gathered in the community center at the Meadows at Tiffany Pines just outside of Montrose, Pa. The purpose was to discuss the tremendous benefits the local production of natural gas is having both within the county and beyond. Speakers at - [UGI’s Hunlock Creek Energy Center Now Operating on Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hunlock-creek-energy-center-natural-gas/) - Earlier last week WNEP reported on UGI's Hunlock Creek facility switching over to natural gas. The energy plant has been switched over from coal to running 100% on natural gas. UGI invested more than $125 million to convert the energy plant due to regulations and the lower cost of natural gas as a fuel source. - [PMA Perspective: Supporting Energy Jobs](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/supporting-energy-jobs/) - The following is an episode of PMA Perspective which is produced by the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association (PMA). PMA is the nonprofit, statewide trade organization representing the manufacturing sector in Pennsylvania’s public policy process. You can follow PMA's activities on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. PMA Perspective airs on PCN on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. The episode focuses on supporting - [Meet the Faces of Shale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/meet-the-faces-of-shale/) - The Marcellus Shale Coalition has released its annual video recapping the previous year with a focus on the Faces of Shale. The video begins with voiceovers by those who have seen the benefit of the shale industry in terms of employment and opportunities. It also includes news footage from across Pennsylvania which discusses the financial - [Largest Coal to Natural Gas Plant Conversion in US Happening In PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/coal-to-natural-gas/) - The following post originally appeared on NaturalGasNow.org. It is authored by Donald Roessler - a landowner and gas lease holder in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ---------- Panda Power Funds will make one of the largest coal to natural gas plant conversions in the US, capable of producing more power with less emissions.This project is being built by Panda Power Funds at - [Higher energy taxes would harm local businesses](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/higher-energy-taxes/) - The following letter appeared in the November 19, 2015 edition of the Scranton Times Tribune.Gina Suydam is the Executive Director of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce. ------- A recent Times-Tribune editorial (“Regressive taxes to grow,” Nov. 12) misleadingly claims that the natural gas industry is “shielded from fair taxation.” In truth, Pennsylvania’s unique impact fee has - [LNG harbor towboat pilot project comes to Pittsburgh](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lng-harbor-towboat-pilot-project/) - We've talked a ton about using natural gas as a fuel source for vehicles - from drill rigs to pickup trucks and everything in between, natural gas in either liquefied or gaseous form, offers plenty of benefits as a fuel source compared to diesel or gasoline. But the abundance and affordability of natural gas has - [Volume 6: Why Natural Gas Infrastructure Matters](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/why-natural-gas-infrastructure-matters/) - Earlier this year, George testified about the problem with natural gas infrastructure in the United States in relation to America’s energy security to members of the House of Representatives Natural Gas Caucus in Washington, D.C. There was so much interest and follow up from that podcast that we're tackling natural gas infrastructure again in today's podcast. Right - [Investing in educating future employees](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/future-employees/) - We've talked before about the importance of finding people with the right skillsets to help replace the oil and natural gas industry's aging workforce. And of the importance of investing in the education of our future employees in programs such as Junior Achievement and Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. But sometime's it's - [UPDATE: Get a Screening. Give a Screening.](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/update-get-a-screening/) - The month of October is almost over, but it isn't too late to sign up for the FREE breast cancer screenings at EMHS through the Get a Screening. Give a Screening. program. The last screenings for this year will be held on Monday, October 26 - please use the contact information on the flyer below - [Natural Gas: A key component of the Commonwealth's Clean Power Plan](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/clean-power-plan/) - The following is a guest post from Joe Horvath, Senior Communications Strategist with Williams. You can follow Joe on Twitter @joetorious and Williams at @WilliamsUpdates. ---- Ask PA DEP to capitalize on natural gas produced in Pennsylvania by making it prominent part of commonwealth’s Clean Power Plan The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking suggestions - [Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Celebrates Five Years of The Challenge Program, Inc. Partnership](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/five-years-of-the-challenge-program/) - On October 13th, 2015, students at Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center participated in The Challenge Program, Inc. during a kick-off assembly at their school. The assembly theme was a team project dramatization that demonstrated positive and negative workplace behaviors to help students succeed on-the-job. During the assembly, students in the sophomore, junior and senior classes - [Podcast Volume 5: Let's talk methane emissions](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/podcast-methane-emissions/) - Today we're talking about methane emissions and what the natural gas industry is doing to reduce emissions through technology. There has been a lot said in recent months regarding fugitive emissions and what steps the industry can take to decrease these rates. In the podcast below, we're highlighting some of the technology and engineering steps - [Keep Pennsylvania competitive - say no to a severance tax](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keep-pennsylvania-competitive/) - The following is a guest post submitted by Robert Heed II, President of RHL Companies. An established Pennsylvania company, it has been providing services to gas and oil companies and to Pennsylvania landowners since 2003. ------ My business, RHL Companies, Inc., would not be what it is without the development of Marcellus Shale, neither would the local - [Get a Screening. Give a Screening.](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/get-a-screening-give-a-screening/) - The Women Helping Women Fund is once again providing funds to offset the cost of a breast cancer screening. From their magazine: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2014, we were fortunate to partner with Endless Mountains Health Systems and Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation for the Get a Screening Give a Screening project. We - [Trout Unlimited takes a tour of Cabot operations](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/trout-unlimited-tour/) - Northeast Pennsylvania is blessed with picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, bountiful farm land, and pristine waterways. It is also blessed with an enormous energy reserve. That is why Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation takes great pride in being an industry leader when it comes to developing Marcellus Shale natural gas and protecting the environment. The Trout - [2015 Fall Classic Sporting Clay Tourney: A Smashing Success](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2015-fall-classic-sporting-clay-tourney-success/) - Less than one week ago the weather was beautiful, the autumn colors had just begun to creep into the foliage in northeastern Pennsylvania and 400 people came out to take a shot at the 2015 Fall Classic Sporting Clay Tourney. Once again the goal of the tournament - besides having a blast on one of - [Podcast Volume 4: Bridging to Higher Education](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bridging-to-higher-education/) - In our previous podcast we highlighted all that Cabot and others in the natural gas industry are doing to partner with educational programs and schools across Pennsylvania. Today we're taking a closer look at the bridge program from schools in northeastern Pennsylvania to colleges and universities in the area - specifically at Lackawanna College School - [Cabot Purchases Two Pigs at Susquehanna County 4-H Livestock Auction](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/4-h_livestock_auction/) - In my capacity at Cabot I represent the interests of the company in many diverse venues, but nothing quite compares to the annual Susquehanna 4-H Livestock Sale held during the Harford Fair. It is the most unique of experiences and one I recommend everyone should visit. For those unfamiliar with 4-H, it is a program - [Williams announces $350,000 in Atlantic Sunrise Community Grants](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/atlantic-sunrise-community-grants/) - Taken directly from the Atlantic Sunrise website: Williams today announced the recipients of the Atlantic Sunrise Community Grant Program, awarding more than $350,000 to 49 organizations that reside in, and/or provide services to communities where the proposed Atlantic Sunrise project would be constructed and operated. Grants up to $10,000 per applicant are being awarded to - [Guest Post: Wolf's "My Way or the Highway" Approach Blocks Progress](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wolfs-approach-blocks-progress/) - The following was originally posted to the Commonwealth Foundation's blog on July 7, 2015 by Matthew J. Brouillette, President & CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives. You can follow the Commonwealth Foundation on Twitter at @Liberty4PA. - [Wet vs. Dry Gas - What can you do with it?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wet-vs-dry-gas-uses/) - As part of our partnership with the folks at Sunoco Logistics to explore the similarities and differences between wet and dry natural gas, today we are taking a look at the use possibilities. If you missed the first infographic, be sure to check out this post which explains the difference between the two types of - [Guest Post: America Works (On Misleading the Public)](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/america-works-misleading-public/) - The following was originally posted to the Commonwealth Foundation's blog on July 13, 2015 by Bob Dick and Nathan Benefield. Although posted more than a month ago, this information is still extremely relevant and worth sharing. You can follow the Commonwealth Foundation on Twitter at @Liberty4PA. ------- America Works USA, an affiliate of the union-funded Democratic Governors Association, - [Wet vs. Dry Natural Gas – What is the difference?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wet-vs-dry-natural-gas-what-is-the-difference/) - As most people know, Pennsylvania has unique geology that has helped make it the home of some of the largest-producing shale plays in the world. Roughly 75 percent of the Commonwealth sits on top of the Marcellus and Utica shales, each with their own distinct characteristics. Even across Pennsylvania the Marcellus varies in structure, depth, - [Local Natural Gas to Local People: A Conversation about Leatherstocking Gas Company with Russ Miller](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/local-natural-gas-to-local-people/) - The following is a guest post by Russ Miller, Vice President of Gas Supply and Marketing and a Managing Board Member for Leatherstocking Gas Company (LGC). For those of you who don’t know LGC is the newest natural gas utility in Pennsylvanian in forty years. It received authorization to serve parts of Susquehanna and Bradford - [Upcoming Event: Cabot Fall Classic Sporting Clay Tournament](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-fall-classic-2015/) - We're just a few months away from the 2015 Cabot Fall Classic Sporting Clay Tournament! The tournament will return to Hausmann’s Hidden Hollow Sporting Clays on Friday, September 25. And just like last year, all proceeds will go Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The Fall Classic is our largest fundraiser for the Lackawanna College PNG and our goal - [The Problem with Natural Gas Infrastructure](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/naturalgascaucus/) - As Director of External Affairs for Cabot, I was honored to testify about the problem with natural gas infrastructure in the United States in relation to America’s energy security to members of the House of Representatives Natural Gas Caucus in Washington, D.C. Infrastructure is VitalTo begin my testimony I tried to convey just how abundant - [Protect PA Jobs Rally Recap](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/protect-pa-jobs-rally/) - Last Tuesday a press conference was held in Harrisburg by organizations, individuals and elected officials to discuss the proposed Severance Tax and the negative impacts it would have on businesses and residents across Pennsylvania. More than a hundred folks came out in support and stood on the steps of the Rotunda to represent the thousands of - [Cabot honored with 2015 Partnership Award by Junior Achievement](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2015-partnership-award-ja/) - We're honored to have been included in such an outstanding group of businesses and individuals by Junior Achievement and look forward to our continued involvement in the Careers in Energy program across northeastern Pennsylvania. Below is the video created for the ceremony for all of the award recipients and features comments from Dr. Alice Davis - [Promoting Environmental Stewardship](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/environmental-stewardship/) - A WNEP Power to Save segment last week focused on some of the partnerships Cabot has with programs across Pennsylvania which are focused on promoting environmental stewardship. The below clip talks about two of these relationships: Trout Unlimited and Hunters Sharing the Harvest. As the video details, Trout Unlimited recently hosted a teen camp at - [A Recap of Educational Outreach in 2015](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/recap-educational-outreach/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation has a strong commitment to the communities in which it operates and an even stronger commitment to doing what it can to improve the quality of life in those areas. To that extent, I wanted to recap the comprehensive educational outreach undertaken by Cabot and its partners through the first - [Just the facts: Setting the stage to tell your Shale Story](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/severance-tax-facts/) - We have entered June and the time for action on a finalized state budget is kicking into high gear. There are several major policy pieces on the table and they are all somewhat linked into a massive budget agreement. We at Cabot are stepping up our efforts to provide you with our views on the - [Cabot Announces New Education Grants](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-education-grants/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation is proud to announce two new $10,000 educational grants for the 2015-16 academic school year. The recipients of the Cabot education grants are Schuylkill County Career & Technology Center (STC) and West Side Career & Technology Center (WSCTC). Each grant is made possible through Pennsylvania’s Education Investment Tax Credit (EITC) program. The - [Supporting the Education System in Our Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/supporting-education/) - Now more than ever supporting educational programming and schools in our areas of operations is a top priority. Whether partnering with programs like Junior Achievement, The Challenge Program, Inc. or Environthons it is important that students of all ages are aware of the many opportunities they have in front of them. Besides oil and gas - [Upcoming Event: The Energy Industry in Northeast PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-industry-in-nepa/) - In March of this year, Speaker Mike Turzai organized an event in southwestern Pennsylvania at the Pittsburgh Technical Institute campus to discuss the energy industry and local benefits in the region. The event hosted elected officials as speakers from companies, educational institutions and the public sector spoke of their experiences with the oil and natural - [Vehicular Career Day Shows How Shale Drives Jobs](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/vehicular-career-day-drives-jobs/) - The following is a guest post by Johnny Williams, Freelance Journalist, about Vehicular Career Day which was held on Wednesday, May 6 at the Harford Fairgrounds in Susquehanna County. It was originally published on NaturalGasNow. --- Vehicular Career Day organizer Shealynn Shave looked to the dreary skies warily as the gray clouds blanketed the Harford - [Can You Dig It? Call 811 to Find Out](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/can-you-dig-it/) - Spring has finally sprung! With warm weather around the corner, many folks will be gearing up for landscaping, outdoor projects, and home improvement around the house. If you have any spring plans that may involve digging such as building a porch, installing a new mailbox, or even planting a tree, 811 is the number you - [Severance Tax would be devastating to Wyoming County](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/severance-tax-would-be-devastating-to-wyoming-county/) - The following is a letter to the editor by Gina Severcool Suydam, Executive Director of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce. It was published in the April 24, 2015 edition of the Scranton Times-Tribune and has been republished here with her consent. ---- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed severance tax would be devastating to Wyoming - [Natural Gas Q&A with Bill deRosiers - Part II](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-qa-part-ii/) - About a month ago I decided to start publishing some of the questions I receive regularly during my outreach to high schools in a natural gas q&a post. The first part (found here) focused on water, everything from sourcing it to the creation of water molecules during the combustion of methane. The two questions below - [Upstream PA 2015 Packs a Punch at Penn State](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/upstream-pa-2015-at-penn-state/) - Today's blog is a repost courtesy of Adam Larson, Staff Writer, with Shale Media Group. You can follow both Adam and Shale Media Group on Twitter. --------- “We all have skin in the game,” said David Spigelmyer, President, Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), at the April 16th Upstream PA 2015, referring to Pennsylvania natural gas production and - [Pennsylvania Severance Tax: Illusion vs. Reality](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pennsylvania-severance-tax-illusion-vs-reality/) - There's been heated discussions on both sides of the Pennsylvania Severance Tax proposal ever since its unveiling earlier this year by Governor Tom Wolf. We've discussed it before here on Well Said and featured guest posts like this one from Kevin Sunday with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL21nczJDdGJXclVvIiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= - [PA Workforce Investment Board Announces $150,000 Tech Grant for Lackawanna College School of PNG](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-work-force-investment-board-announces-150000-tech-grant-for-lc-png/) - This past Friday, Lackawanna College hosted an open house at its School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. In attendance were school administrators and teachers from a number of Northeast Pennsylvania counties, as well as, regional business leaders. The program featured a tour of the school’s facilities and an address by Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Director, - [One year look back: Lackawanna College & Cabot partnership](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/year-look-back-lackawanna-college-cabot/) - It's hard to believe, but one year has passed since the announcement of the $2.5 million endowment to Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Much has happened since then, including an increase in students, internships, learning equipment donations and guest lecturers at the School but they all add up to one thing: a - [Potential Gas Committee Reports Resource Evaluation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/potential-gas-committee-reports/) - The Potential Gas Committee (PGC) released this week the results of its latest biennial assessment of the national natural gas resources, which indicates that the United States possesses a total technically recoverable resource base of 2,515 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) as of year-end 2014. This is the highest resource evaluation in the Committee’s 50-year history, - [Throwback: Baseballs in the Making](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/throwback-baseballs-in-the-making/) - With the 2015 Major League Baseball Season right around the corner, we can think of no better topic of conversation than baseball. Have you ever wondered how a baseball is made? Well, in the 1958 edition of Cabot’s employee publication, The Flame, staff members dropped a line to A.G. Spalding & Bros., Inc. for an - [Putting EITC funds to work for our schools](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/eitc-funds-to-work/) - For those who may be unaware, Pennsylvania has a program managed through the Department of Community and Economic Development which allows eligible businesses to contribute through an Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Details on the EITC program can be found here, but the basic idea is businesses can apply for funding in exchange for tax - [Natural Gas Q&A with Bill deRosiers - Part I](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-qa/) - Questions raised by ordinary citizens about natural gas provide an excellent opportunity for some natural gas Q&A. The following questions arose during a recent Careers in Energy program at Valley View High School by a student who has an interest in responsible energy development but with some legitimate concerns about natural gas. I thought my answers - [Gov. Tom Wolf's severance tax proposal includes startling provision](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/severance-tax-proposal-floor/) - The following is a guest post contributed by Kevin Sunday, Manager of Government Affairs for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. You can follow Kevin on Twitter @KevinSunday86 and the PA Chamber at @PAChamber. --- It was no surprise that, as part of his budget proposal, Gov. Tom Wolf made clear he wants a severance - [Economic Impacts of the Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/economic-impacts-atlantic-sunrise/) - Yesterday Williams announced that a recent study conducted by Penn State concluded that the Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project will have a significant, positive economic impact in both Pennsylvania and Virginia. You can read the full release here on the Atlantic Sunrise economic impact, but for now here are some of the study's key findings. Key findings - [Developing & Enhancing Successful Partnerships in Rural Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/scctc-cabot-partnership/) - Dr. Alice M. Davis reflects on the community partnership between Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center. The Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center is located in Susquehanna County, the heart of the Marcellus Shale’s most prolific production. As Executive Director of the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center, - [Keeping Money in Your Pockets](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/keeping-money-in-your-pockets/) - Thanks to the development of shale oil and gas, each U.S. household is projected to save an average of $2,000 this year alone in reduced energy and transportation costs. Click the video below to learn more: PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL2NvSjZlUkhMSjFVP3JlbD0wIiB3aWR0aD0iNjQwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM2MCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= - [Guest Post: Energy Relationship Offers Economic Opportunity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-canada-energy-relationship/) - Consulate General of Canada in New York John F. Prato offers his observations of the PA-Canada energy relationship which is offering incredible economic opportunity to increase trade and commerce in the U.S and Canada. You can follow him on Twitter @JohnFPrato. --- In mid-November, I had the pleasure of visiting a Cabot O&G rig site in Susquehanna County. Pennsylvania. - [Severance Tax Endangers “Commonsense” Impact Fee Benefiting PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fee-benefiting-pa/) - The tremendous economic impact of natural gas exploration in the Marcellus Shale is driving investments in the northern tier counties of Bradford and Susquehanna. Part of this economic revitalization is made possible by the impact fee, a reasonable tax on natural gas development across Pennsylvania. Most recent estimates put revenue from this impact fee at - [A closer look at proposed PA Severance Tax](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-severance-tax/) - This morning, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf unveiled his plan for a new budget which includes a 5% severance tax on the value of natural gas produced at the wellhead plus 4.7 cents per thousand cubic feet. What this equates to is far more than the much-discussed “5% Severance Tax” will in actuality be much closer - [Throwback: Supporting Energy Education for 60 Years](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-education/) - Cabot has always placed a value on being a part of the community. The August 1956 issue of The Flame highlights the awarding of seven scholarships to university students. This award by the Cabot Foundation was given to students who wanted to study in the technical fields. Today, almost 60 years later, Cabot still supports - [Elk Lake School District Makes the Switch to Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/elk-lake-school-district-makes-switch-natural-gas/) - PHNjcmlwdCB0eXBlPSJ0ZXh0L2phdmFzY3JpcHQiPjwvc2NyaXB0Pg== Video Source: WNEP.com On February 22, 2015, Elk Lake School District and the Susquehanna County Career & Technical Center (SCCTC) officially turned on four brand new natural gas boilers. These high efficient boilers will replace 7 really old, antiquated oil boilers. The output from these four boilers is enough to heat the entire complex - [Meet the Intern - Tiffany Brandon](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/meet-the-intern/) - Hello, everyone! My name is Tiffany, and I’m an ambitious 21-year-old from New Castle, Pennsylvania. As the new External Affairs Intern at Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation this spring, I am super excited to make my big debut and begin blogging for Well Said. I am completely new to the oil and gas industry, so - [Guest Post: A Farmer's Perspective](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-farmers-perspective/) - We moved to this farm in 1961, it has been part of our family since. Previously we owned another farm near Elk Mountain. It's just over 500 acres. We raise dairy cows and currently have 250 – 300 head on the farm. Depending on the demand, we can milk 150 or more if we need - [Careers in Energy – Valley View High School](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/careers-in-energy-valley-view/) - It was not lost on us here at Cabot the day Governor Wolf put forth a severance tax on the natural gas industry to fund education reform, representatives of the natural gas industry came together to host a day long career exploration program at Valley View High School in Archbald. The program, called Careers in - [Guest Post: On the Importance of Local Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/importance-of-local-natural-gas/) - The following is a guest post from John (Jack) Carr discussing his experience with the Marcellus Shale industry and the benefits he has seen firsthand for his family. Mr. Carr is a Financial Advisor for Northwestern Mutual in Moosic, Pa. ---- My wife Sue and I and our four children, Danielle, Ryan, Natalie and Kyle, have in - [Cabot Crew: Jamie Williams, Lease Analyst](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-crew-lease-analyst/) - Lease Analysts do a variety of tasks related to making sure that property is well-managed and accounted for. This can include researching and monitoring new and old leases, analyzing contracts and agreements, and more. This means that a lease analyst has to be dependable, a quick thinker, and have a good eye for tiny detail. - [From households to small businesses, savings seen in natural gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/savings-seen-in-natural-gas/) - There has been a great deal of conversation concerning the Marcellus Shale and how development less than an hour north of the Scranton / Wilkes-Barre region is changing the impact of energy on a global scale. Even more impressive is the impact this same development is having on our local economy. Affordable energy leaves more disposable income for families and area businesses. And that means putting more money - [Natural Gas: Powering the Super Bowl](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/powering-the-super-bowl/) - Even if you aren't the biggest sports fan in the world, it has been nearly impossible to ignore the fact that the Super Bowl is this Sunday between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Inspired by the Deflate Gate debacle - which, for sanity purposes we will not rehash here - we've decided - [Generations of Energy: "Think About Energy"](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-energy/) - You may have seen commercials from America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) featuring their Think About It campaign over the past year. These commercials tell the stories of businesses across the country and how natural gas has been beneficial to their business. Last week, ANGA along with the Marcellus Shale Coalition, the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and - [Cabot Crew: Cassie Culpepper, Geologic and Geophysical Technician](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cassie-culpepper/) - Geologists work to figure out the size and location of potential natural gas plays. Here at Cabot, there are many geologists who work to analyze the shale plays across the states. They analyze large amounts of data that is collected through fieldwork to find potential areas for development. Some of the factors considered are the composition of - [Local businesses discuss advantages of the local Marcellus production](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/local-marcellus-production/) - A recent WNEP Power to Save Segment highlighted companies in northeastern Pennsylvania that are seeing direct benefits as a result of the Marcellus production in their back yard. The segment talks to representatives from three companies who are all using natural gas in different ways. Pennsy Supply, a sand, concrete, aggregate and asphalt manufacturer, is - [Water Management in Gas Production](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/water-management-gas-production/) - Water is a crucial element for energy production, including natural gas. Water management is an ongoing process that requires coordination between the regulators, resource providers, gas companies, and people on the ground at well pads and at water treatment facilities. Here at Cabot, water recycling is one of our top priorities. Water is used on - [Repost: Marcellus Shale Equals Economic Growth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-shale-economic-growth/) - This blog post originally ran on the Commonwealth Foundation's Policy Blog and has been republished here with permission. JANUARY 6, 2015 | by NATHAN BENEFIELD Where there is Marcellus shale drilling there is economic growth. Over the past six years, Pennsylvania counties with Marcellus shale drilling saw the largest gains in economic growth. The most - [Pittsburgh Unemployment Rate on Track for Record Low](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pittsburgh-unemployment/) - As recently reported in the Tribune Review, the Pittsburgh unemployment rate could be on track to hit record low unemployment of 4.1 percent next year. The article features an interview with Kurt Rankin, an Assistant Vice President and Economist at PNC Financial Services Group who explains the low rate is in part attributed to the “shale gas boom help - [Cabot Grant Awards $25,000 to Local Fire Companies](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fire-companies-grant/) - Three years ago Cabot started an annual grant program to help area fire companies purchase much needed emergency management equipment. These local fire company grant's funds have been used by United Fire Company (Montrose), Springville Volunteer Fire Company, Hop Bottom Hose Company, Elk Lake Volunteer Fire Company, Forest Lake Volunteer Fire Company and Harford Volunteer - [Pennsylvania's Energy Production](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pennsylvanias-energy-production/) - Daniel Wood, a data visualization and cartographic specialist at the Department of Energy, develops interactive maps using national data on energy production and consumption. These maps allow us to learn several things about energy production in each of the states. By looking at the difference in vehicle fuel consumption between residents and public transportation, you - [Employee Spotlight: Phillip Levasseur](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/employee-spotlight-phillip-levasseur/) - Today we're shining the employee spotlight on Phillip Levasseur, Water Sampling Program Coordinator in Cabot's Pittsburgh office. Phillip and his wife, Jacquelyn (a web developer for Tetra Tech), were featured in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article last weekend for the renovations on their very historic Pittsburgh-area house. Phillip and Jacquelyn are the fourth owners of a home referred to - [RenovatingHope Flag Campaign: Honoring American Veterans Every Day](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/honoring-american-veterans-everyday/) - RenovatingHope has started a new campaign to place American flags at the homes of veterans, service members, and their families as a thank you for their brave service. The Flag Campaign allows people to purchase an American-made flag for the service member of their choice. RenovatingHope, a community partner of Cabot’s, is a nonprofit organization - [#FF Oil and Gas Twitter Accounts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/oil-and-gas-twitter-accounts/) - Sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the speed at which the oil and gas field develops. To help cut through the information overload, we've compiled a list of some great oil and gas Twitter accounts to follow for updated information. @OGJOnline is the official twitter account for the Oil & Gas Journal which - [Community Event: Christmas In Montrose](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2014-christmas-in-montrose/) - We're officially full-swing into the holiday season; Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday & Giving Tuesday have all come and gone and the New Year's Eve will be here before we know it. Get into the holiday spirit this weekend with Christmas in Montrose in the heart of Susquehanna County. Founded three years - [Cabot Proudly Continues its Partnership with Hunters Sharing the Harvest](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hunters-sharing-the-harvest/) - In Pennsylvania, approximately 1.8 million families are in need of food assistance and rely on local food banks to put food on the table for themselves and their children. Even with access to food banks, good quality protein is sometimes hard to come by, especially during the holiday season. Since 1991, Hunters Sharing the Harvest - [Cabot wins National Philanthropy Day Award - Outstanding Corporation](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-wins-national-philanthropy-day-award/) - The folks in the natural gas industry, and specifically at Cabot, are not prone to sitting back and smelling the roses. We understand that our hard work and dedication is evident in all that we do developing the natural resources under our feet and working closely with our communities. But, at times our efforts are - [Creating a Knowledge Exchange at Lackawanna College School of PNG](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/knowledge-exchange-lackawanna/) - When Cabot approached Lackawanna College about creating an endowment at the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas, the management of the program had the foresight to negotiate a financial contribution as well as a pathway to exchange knowledge. This commitment to ensuring the program grows with the ever changing industry is, perhaps, the must unique - [Throwback: A look at natural gas storage](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-storage/) - In 1958, Cabot completed its first underground storage pool or depleted gas reservoir. This is done by reversing the flow of natural gas back into a well while restoring it to its original internal pressure. In doing so, the newly-repurposed wells able to store the same amount of natural gas that they originally produced when - [Useful Oil and Gas Apps](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/oil-and-gas-apps/) - In today’s world, smartphones, tablets, and iPads make life easier. People who are interested in learning about the goings on in the oil and gas world will find these exceedingly useful. Below we’ve listed some of useful oil and gas apps with at least a four-star rating. This free calculator app is a useful tool - [Cabot Around the World: New Zealand](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-new-zealand/) - In the 1950’s, carbon black, Cabot’s primary product, was in high demand in New Zealand. This demand was driven by the rapidly growing amount of families that owned cars. As explained in the country’s profile in the September, 1951 edition of The Flame, this growth meant big business for carbon black producers. The article on - [Friends and Families Honoring Veterans hosts largest event to date](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/honoring-veterans/) - Yesterday we celebrated Veterans Day and thousands of events were held across the country honoring veterans for their service and dedication. Last night one such event was held Wyoming County, West Virginia by the Friends and Families Honoring Veterans and provided more than 100 veterans and their families an evening of good food and great entertainment. A - [Take a look at some natural gas-powered airplanes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cng-vehicles-airplanes/) - In the past, we have written about the increasing popularity and benefits of using compressed natural gas (CNG) in cars and motor vehicles. The low cost of CNG when compared to other types of fuel in addition to the readily-available supply make it a quickly growing energy source. Today we’re going to examine the possibilities of using - [SCCTC Students Start Their Year with the Challenge Program, Inc.](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/scctc-challenge-program/) - With the academic school year underway for Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation began its third installment of The Challenge Program (TCP), a unique platform designed to enrich the academic and personal lives of SCCTC students. The Challenge Program, mission is to partner with businesses to motivate high school students - [Seeking a Career Change? Consider the Natural Gas Industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/career-change-natural-gas/) - Whether you are a high school student who is thinking ahead about what to study in college, an established career person who wants to try out a new, rapidly-expanding industry, or just someone who’s seeking a career change, you should consider entry into the natural gas industry. In today’s world, there can be worries about being able - [Shale Production Leaving Households with More Income](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-production-leaving-households-income/) - The Energy Information Agency (EIA) released a Today in Energy piece on October 21, 2014, detailing how everyone is benefiting from domestic energy development whether they realize it or not. According to the EIA, latest disposable income data predictions estimate that consumer energy expenditures will only be 5% of disposable income this year, which is - [Learning energy facts, ideas & lessons from Houston, the energy capital](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lessons-at-houstons-energy-day/) - Education continues to be a focal point for the External Affairs department here at Cabot. To recap 2014, Cabot expanded its partnership with Junior Achievement of Northeast Pennsylvania to host three separate Careers in Energy programs West Side Career & Technical Center (WSCTC), Tunkhannock High School and Mt. View High School; Cabot sponsored two Challenge Programs - [Now playing: Uniquely Cabot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/now-playing-uniquely-cabot/) - If you live in the northeastern Pennsylvania area you've probably seen at least one Cabot spot on WNEP - most frequently we get reports of George Stark sightings on television at all hours. You can see the videos here. But this is the first television commercial Cabot has aired in western Pennsylvania so the focus is - [Guest Post: UGI Purchase of Natural Gas Vehicles](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ugi-natural-gas-vehicles/) - UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company that serves 45 Pennsylvania counties and more than 570,000 natural gas customers. UGI Utilities is a subset of the UGI Corporation which also runs UGI Energy Services, Alternative Fuel and AmeriGas. This past week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Myles Powell, Engineer of New - [Learning about energy with Junior Achievement](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/junior-achievement/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation continues its dedication to our community through its partnership with Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Along with other companies in the energy sector, Cabot provided information that created the Careers in Energy program to help expose high school students to the many different, literally thousands of career opportunities in the energy industry. The program also - [Back when Cabot Oil & Gas was about Carbon Black](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/throwback-carbon-black/) - Today’s throwback comes from the 1957 edition of The Flame. Back then, Cabot primarily manufactured carbon black. Carbon black is currently used as a pigment to give items like tires and printer ink their black color. It was thanks to carbon black’s manufacturing process – a process which required the use of natural gas – - [Early detection matters in the fight against breast cancer](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fight-against-breast-cancer/) - Early detection can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by up to 20% - so it's up to all of us to educate ourselves and to help make our friends and family aware. As we highlighted last week, Cabot has joined with several organizations to help provide FREE clinical breast exams for women in - [Winner, winner: Check out the results from the 2014 Cabot Fall Classic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/winners-2014-cabot-fall-classic/) - Last Friday 300 participants came to Friendsville, Pennsylvania for the 2014 Cabot Fall Classic Tourney benefiting the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. We're still tallying the proceeds, but a preliminary count shows $170,000 raised from the Fall Mixer Thursday night and from the tournament on Friday, shattering our goal of $100,000. We’d like to take - [Throwback: Riddles from the Flame](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/throwback-riddles/) - For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’ve dug up some old riddles from Cabot’s newsletter, The Flame! Riddles are a good way to break up the monotony of the everyday and force ourselves to think in new, sometimes crazy ways. Below, we have typed out a few of the best ones for you to try. These - [Help spread the word and let's work to end breast cancer forever](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/end-breast-cancer/) - Each October something impactful happens: products at the grocery store turn pink, professional sports teams turn in their old gloves for pink ones, and businesses announce their donations towards helping to end breast cancer forever. This year, Cabot is proud to announce a partnership with local nonprofits to do more than spread awareness - we're taking action. - [Video: Senator Gene Yaw highlights positive economic impacts](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gene-yaw-economic-impact/) - Senator Gene Yaw represents the 23rd Senatorial District has for the past few years has been highlighting positive economic stories on his website. For his latest video, he took time to visit Susquehanna County to get a firsthand look at the positive economic impacts in the area. The video highlights the opportunities around the town - [Event Preview: Shale Insight 2014](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-insight-2014/) - The Shale Insight 2014 Conference is here! This event is sponsored by the Marcellus Shale Coalition to put those interested in learning more about shale gas development in contact with thought leaders in the industry, CEOs, and government officials. The event is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shale Insight Keynote - [Anheuser-Busch Switches to Natural Gas Vehicles](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/anheuser-busch-natual-gas-vehicles/) - This month, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, America’s largest brewer, announced that they are converting 66 tractors over from diesel fuel to being powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and their environmental impact. This major decision is another in a growing list of large companies who are converting parts of - [How Does Cabot Support American Veterans?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-support-veterans/) - Cabot is a proud employer of veterans across the country. From our Houston office to Pittsburgh to Susquehanna - you'll find veterans hard at work helping to secure America's energy future. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Ii8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL3lZRkhCdndfb044P3JlbD0wIiB3aWR0aD0iNjQwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM2MCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= It's important to realize that many companies are actively seeking American veterans to help fill positions in the industry. The skills that our - [Meet "The Intern" - Kelsie Augustin](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/meet-kelsie-augustin/) - Hello everyone! My name is Kelsie Augustin and I am the new External Affairs Intern for the Fall of 2014! I am very excited to be joining the Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation team and even more excited to be writing my first post for Well Said! When I first heard about this position, they - [Shale Impact Fee Benefits all of Pennsylvania](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-impact-fee-benefits/) - Just last week the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) released a video highlighting the Shale Impact Fee benefits that are being seen across Pennsylvania. As we've highlighted before, the Impact Fee - also sometimes referred to as Act 13 - is a rule that requires natural gas producers, like Cabot, to pay a set amount of - [2014 Sporting Clay Tourney for School of PNG – SOLD OUT!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2014-fall-classic-tourney/) - We’re pleased to announce that the 2014 Fall Classic Tourney to benefit the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas is officially sold out! There’s about a month left until the tournament, but we’ve already had to shut down registration due to the overwhelming demand. No worries though. We are already putting plans in - [Throwback: Tips from The Flame about Burglars](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/burglars/) - Before the days of advanced alarm systems, vacationers relied on more traditional anti-theft methods when protecting their home. Back then guard dogs and neighbors were the most reliable form of protection against home break-ins. In the 1955 April edition of The Flame there was a questionnaire to test readers’ vulnerability to burglars. The article cites an - [Laughable Lingo 2](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/laughable-lingo-2/) - A while back we did a Laughable Lingo post that that defined some of the more elusive oil and gas lingo that industry experts throw around. Surprisingly enough the list of words I didn't understand is long enough to make tow whole posts. As the child of two native Pittsburghers my original guess deviated from - [What is the SRBC?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/srbc/) - Most of the water we use during our operations comes from the Susquehanna River Basin. The Susquehanna River and its hundreds of tributaries stretch across 27,510 square miles, roughly the size of South Carolina, making up the watershed defined as the Susquehanna River Basin. The entire Basin stretches over three states, New York, Pennsylvania and - [Back to School with CNG](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/back-to-school-with-cng/) - August is the time for end of summer picnics, back-to-school shopping and early morning waits at the bus stop. In the coming weeks kids and parents will set their alarms earlier and roll out of bed and get dressed only to stand and wait for a yellow box to come rolling down the street. Over - [Water Use by the Oil and Gas Industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/water-use-by-industry/) - Water use is a key component in any type of energy production from to wind, coal, solar or natural gas. The fluid used in hydraulic fracturing operations is 99.5 percent water and sand. On average a well requires around 4 million gallons of fresh water to complete the drilling process. The average well - [Throwback: Five years since the first Cabot Picnic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/education-cabot-picnic/) - As the oil and gas industry was expanding in the northeastern Pennsylvania area starting in 2007, it quickly became clear that while this region had experienced economic growth thanks to coal in some parts, its experience and involvement with natural gas exploration was less robust. An understanding of any industry in your backyard has many - [Video Tuesday: Safety Every Step of the Way](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-safety-every-step-way/) - When it comes to oil and gas safety, company precautions and policies often take center stage. Each company is responsible for keeping their employees, communities and the environment safe from harm. It is very important that oil and gas companies put safety first but as an energy consumer you must also consider energy safety. No, - [CNG making its way to Western PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cng-western-pa/) - A while back we posted about UPS in Northeastern PA converting their trucks to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The trend of CNG conversions is continuing across the state making its way to western PA. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority (MMVTA) announced their plan to start converting their 30 bus fleet to CNG. By 2026 - [MSC Released its Annual Year End Workforce Survey](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/workforce-survey/) - Last week the MSC released its second Annual Workforce Survey which compiles data from companies all across the industry throughout the year. It takes about a year to analyze that data and organize it into the annual report. This survey represents the findings from 2013 data. These graphs are all based off the hiring - [How they picnicked in the 50s](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/picnic-in-the-50s/) - With Labor Day right around the corner and kids heading back to school soon these next few weeks will be devoted to taking advantage of the last few weeks of warm weather before the leaves turn and the temperature drops. Its picnic season! Family reunions, company picnics, back to school picnics even last minute neighborhood - [Philadelphia business leaders learn of economic opportunity](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/philadelphia-economic-opportunity/) - On Monday, Cabot's Bill desRosiers hosted 40 community leaders from the Philadelphia area on a visit to Cabot operations and the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Natural Gas NOW's Tom Shepstone joined the group for the tour as an industry representative and helped answer some of the many questions from the visitors. Much - [Video Tuesday: Fueling the Future with Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fueling-the-future-natural-gas/) - PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Ii8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkLzgxSjRLWXo3Z0NjP3JlbD0wIiB3aWR0aD0iNjQwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM2MCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= This video was created as a visual companion piece to a release of a study by AGF and IHS CERA called "Fueling the Future with Natural Gas: Bringing it Home." From the YouTube description: The study outlines how natural gas altered the United States (U.S.) energy landscape over the past decade, providing new opportunities for - [Where can you SEE the Marcellus Shale?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/see-the-marcellus-shale/) - In one of our recent posts, “All Names Marcellus,” we mentioned the town of Marcellus, New York. Not far outside of the town center is a shale rock outcropping. The Marcellus Shale was actually named for the town where the visible shale rock was found during a geological survey in 1839. Shale is a sedimentary - [Cabot Announces Partnership with RenovatingHope](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/partnership-with-renovatinghope/) - We are pleased to announce that we will be partnering with the well-respected organization RenovatingHope over the next year as they continue their mission to help our nation’s veterans. About RenovatingHopeWe’re a nonprofit organization on a mission to honor American heroes by providing home remodeling solutions to veterans with disabilities. RenovatingHope is a unique organization that focuses - [IEA’s new interactive energy map](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/unconventional-gas/) - The United States is one of the largest producers of natural gas and among the countries included in the map has seen the biggest increase in shale gas production. The U.S. map shows a significant increase in general unconventional gas production since around 2007, however, tight gas and coal bed methane production have slowed during - [Cabot Posts Second Quarter 2014 Operating & Financial Results](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2014-financial-and-operating/) - It's that time of year again - the posting of Cabot's second quarter 2014 operating and financial results. The press release reports on the impressive numbers coming from Cabot's operations around the country. We've posted the full release here to give our readers an idea of what is going in other areas besides just northeastern Pennsylvania in - [Throwback: See how you score at work](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/throwback-how-do-you-rate/) - For your Thursday Flame fix why not try a quiz from 1958? In the September 1958 issue of Cabot’s newsletter, The Flame, there was a quiz for employees. The quiz asked employees to rate themselves on various different workplace habits to determine what kind of employee they are. Long before the years of Cosmo quizzes - [All Names Marcellus](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/names-marcellus/) - The name Marcellus is the Latin word for “young warrior. “ The Marcellus Shale rock formation that lies beneath the Northeast U.S. is the not the first Marcellus in history. The Marcellus was originally a famous Roman warrior. Since 250 BC towns and even fictional characters have taken the name Marcellus. Marcellus was a very - [Video Tuesday: Think About Energy Briefing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-energy-briefing/) - Last month UGI Utilities and America’s Natural Gas Alliance hosted events called “Think About Energy Briefing” in Luzerne County and Lancaster, PA. They hosted local business leaders and discussed the money saving opportunities of natural gas. When businesses are able to cut energy costs they can expand their work force and operations which promotes community - [Laughable Lingo](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/laughable-lingo/) - Americans seem to have a knack for naming and renaming things. Nothing says innovative better than a catchy name, slogan or acronym. Every industry takes it upon itself to create their own lingo to describe their equipment, operations and sometimes employees. The oil and gas industry is no different. As an intern I had to - [Cabot Around the World, Argentina](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-world-argentina/) - In March of 1961 Cabot announced its plans to open a carbon black plant in Campana, Argentina. Campana is located 40 miles northwest of Buenos Aires on the bank of the Rio Parana de las Palmas. In the March 1961 issue of The Flame there was a special feature explaining the location of the new - [Natural gas is used more places than you think](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-in-production/) - Like other energy sources natural gas plays an important role in various sectors of manufacturing ranging from chemical industry to paper production. Pricewaterhouse Coopers released a report in October of 2012 estimated that by 2025 the Shale gas industry could add 1 million manufacturing jobs in the U.S. The report also stated that chemical companies - [“This is How We Dig It” 811](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/call-811/) - Well Said has featured information about pipelines before, especially with the more recent expansion of pipeline companies and the growing need for natural gas infrastructure. Pipelines however, can carry more than just natural gas. There are water lines, crude oil lines, propane etc. Any one or a combination of these lines could be underneath your - [A look at the effects of Shale development by Tom Shepstone](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-development-county-comparison/) - It's easy to say that Shale gas development has helped revitalize communities but we can throw around employment statistics till we're blue in the face. The best way to see the positive effects Shale development can have in communities is to make comparisons to undeveloped Shale areas. That is exactly what Tom Shepstone, for NaturalGasNOW.org, - [Throwback: How They Made The Flame](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/making-the-flame/) - Last week on Well Said we featured The Flame, which was the Cabot employee newsletter throughout the 40s 50s and 60s. We plan to bring you more from The Flame on Thursdays as part of our new Throwback section. What better way to start than to show you just how The Flame was made. As mentioned - [Summer Travel: Gasoline vs. CNG](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/summer-travel/) - This past weekend not only marked our country’s 238th birthday but was also one of the biggest Independence Day travel weekends in history. AAA Travel Forecast estimated that over 41 million Americans traveled to celebrate the 4th. Of these weekenders, more than 8 in 10 (around 34.8 million) piled into an automobile. With high gas - [Video Tuesday: Lackawanna College Outdoor Lab](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/power-save-outdoor-lab/) - This week’s video Tuesday features another segment from WNEP’s Power to Save. This time the focus is on the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas outdoor lab. This recent addition to the Lackawanna program shows the industry’s investment in hands-on experience for the future workforce. It took a series of donations from various companies - [Saying Farewell to the Cabot Picnic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/no-cabot-picnic/) - After seeing more than 20,000 people attend the Cabot Picnic over the last four years, it's time to say farewell to this monstrous event. Yes, I used the word "monstrous" because anyone who has attended, planned, set up, worked or traveled to the Picnic understand just what a huge, unique event it was. The event - [A look into Cabot's past with "The Flame"](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-flame/) - This week we decided to feature an old Flame tradition. At the end of every issue they included a jokes page that featured funny sayings or cartoons. In the earlier editions this was called, “Just In Fun.” Many of the jokes are actually mini dialogues. August, 1952Boss: “I suppose you wish I were dead so - [Video Tuesday: Pink Bit for the Cure](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bit-for-the-cure/) - Most everyone is familiar with "going pink" to promote breast cancer awareness - but a 200 pound hot pink drill bit? That's one way that Baker Hughes has decided to partner with the Susan G. Komen Foundation - by creating 1,000 hot pink drill bits for their "Doing Our Bit for the Cure" campaign this - [Calculators as a Helpful Energy Tool](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/calculators-energy-tool/) - Natural gas is domestic, clean burning, and in the case of Pennsylvania a very local fuel. Compared to wood or oil burning methods, natural gas burns much cleaner with less CO2 emissions. Natural gas in many cases proves to be the cheaper option. For those people who are visual learners, or simply more number oriented, - [Cabot’s New Montrose Office](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabots-new-office-2/) - This week Cabot employees from the Northeast PA office moved into their brand new 32,000 square foot office building in Montrose Pennsylvania. The new building now has enough space to hold the entire staff instead of spreading them out between several separate buildings. Over the last few years Cabot has been expanding rapidly and the - [Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas President Speaks Before Congress](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-college-congress/) - In April, Cabot announced its largest philanthropic endeavor in the company’s 125+ year history, the establishment of a $2.5 million endowment for Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Since the announcement, college president Mark Volk has taken every opportunity possible to promote the school as a first-in-class program that is not only a - [Williams set to take over Access Midstream](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/williams-acquires-access-midstream/) - In an announcement on June 15th, Williams Companies Inc. announced that it is acquiring Access Midstream Partners L.P. for an estimated $6 billion in cash. Already an industry leader in pipeline and processing - owning 15,000 miles of interstate gas pipelines, 1,000 miles of NGL transportation pipelines, and more than 10,000 miles of oil and gas gathering - [Video Tuesday: Generations of Energy takes a look at local jobs](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-local-jobs/) - Frequently repeated (often on this site) are the following stats, “245,000 jobs created by oil and gas companies in Pennsylvania” and “average wage of oil and gas industry employee, $89,000” which are an important part of the story of Marcellus Shale development. Yesterday’s post highlighted oil and gas industry’s investment in both local jobs and - [What a severance tax means for PA Jobs, Education, and Royalties](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/severance-tax-direct-impacts/) - Pennsylvania currently is one of the most expensive states for oil and gas operations due to high income tax rates and impact fees. A severance tax could have a stifling effect on the economic expansion that the oil and gas industry has brought to Pennsylvania. From 2005 to 2012, 90 percent of all new jobs - [What do PA voters want?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-voters-want/) - 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 industry voter support for the severance starts to waiver. Most importantly it is clear that - [A State-by-State comparison of the Severance Tax](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/state-comparison-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 state with an impact fee raising $225 million and is home to the second highest - [PA residents weigh in: New jobs vs. Taxes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/residents-pa-jobs-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 who appear to be in favor of a severance tax. However when asked additional questions - [Video Tuesday: Where does PA Impact Fee money go?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-impact-fee/) - 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 in specific that were made possible after Act 13. An important nuance of Act 13 - [A look at what a Severance Tax could mean for PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/severance-tax-overview/) - 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 Severance Tax which we will look at in depth over the next week. Part of - [UPS Converts to Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ups-converts-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 vehicles to alternative fuels. Natural gas was chosen as the alternative fuel of choice for - [Impact Fees Reach $225 million in 2013](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fees-reach-225-million-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 counties, municipalities, and state agencies. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced the total on Tuesday June - [Atlantic Sunrise Project - Why it Matters and What you Should Know](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/atlantic-sunrise-project-matters/) - 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 and Seneca Resources since takeaway capacity in existing pipelines is maxed across the region. Put - [Video Tuesday: Generations of Energy- Energy Education](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-generations-energy-energy-education/) - WBRE’s Generations of Energy released another segment two weeks ago where they talked with George Stark about the growing demand for trained oil and gas workers. A focus on education and training is important not only for the oil and gas industry but also for the communities who host this industry. This segment highlights - [Pittsburgh office participates in Mutt Strut, raises $5,160](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/mutt-strut-walk/) - On Monday, June 1 employees in Cabot's Pittsburgh office participated in the Mutt Strut walk benefiting local animal shelter, Animal Friends. Team Cabot raised $5,160 and the event itself raised over $25,000! The Mutt Strut event had over a hundred dogs of all sizes, colors, and breeds and featured tents from local businesses with pet-friendly - [Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania Hall of Fame Awards](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/junior-achievement-of-northeastern-pennsylvania/) - Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania (JA NEPA) is an organization doing tremendous work educating and inspiring young people to value free enterprise and understand business and economics. JA NEPA has been featured on Well Said multiple times because of Careers in Energy, a program Cabot and many of its partners are proud to partner on - [Video Tuesday- Generations of Energy Focus on Local Jobs](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-generations-energy-focus-local-jobs/) - WBRE in Wilkes-Barre joined George Stark to discuss the how Cabot’s operations are creating local oil and gas jobs in Pennsylvania. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly9lcGxheWVyLmNsaXBzeW5kaWNhdGUuY29tL2VtYmVkL2lmcmFtZT9hc3BlY3RfcmF0aW89M3gyJmFtcDthdXRvX3N0YXJ0PTAmYW1wO3BmX2lkPTEyMTY0JmFtcDtyZWw9MyZhbXA7c2hvd190aXRsZT0wJmFtcDt2YV9pZD01MTE3NTEyJmFtcDt2b2x1bWU9OCZhbXA7d2luZG93cz0xIiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMzMCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIHNjcm9sbGluZz0ibm8iPjwvaWZyYW1lPg== This month Cabot is promoting the many local opportunities that come with natural gas production, specifically connected with Marcellus Shale development. You can read more about the many advantages of domestic gas production - [Natural Gas Distribution Expanding in Northeast PA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/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 not directly reap the benefits of the gas lying beneath their feet. However, that is - [Governor’s ImPAct Awards honor Cabot, other PA businesses](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-awards-honor-cabot/) - 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 motto, “doing well by doing good,” while also showing, “a sustained commitment to the growth - [Montrose United Fire Company putting equipment to good use](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/montrose-united-fire-company-update/) - This year will mark the fourth year in a row that Cabot has made a $25,000 to first responders in Susquehanna County - bringing the total amount to $100,000. Montrose United Fire Company just sent us a letter about how their 2011 grant money for equipment has helped them to save lives. In 2011, the United Fire - [Borton-Lawson to Design Measurement Lab for Lackawanna College](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/borton-lawson-design/) - Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas continues to build momentum with another exciting partnership. Borton-Lawson, one of the nation’s Top 500 design firms, announced it will work with the school to design a measurement lab to facilitate further educational expansion. This lab will feature measurement equipment used by the natural gas industry throughout - [Bit-tacular: a new gaming app from Baker Hughes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bit-tacular-gaming-app/) - If you have a smart phone or tablet, chances are you've fallen prey to at least one of the fad gaming apps. Your drug of choice could range anywhere from Angry Birds to Candy Crush. But the time comes for all of us when that game that was once our go-to just doesn’t satisfy like - [Cabot CEO Visits School of Petroleum & Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-ceo-visits-lackawanna-college/) - An Exclusive Tour of the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas Immediately following the presentation, the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas opened its doors to those in attendance as well 100 prospective high school students from neighboring district. Those who participated visited the different classrooms at the center, each with a specific area of - [Meet "The Intern" - Maria Turconi](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/meet-maria-turconi/) - Hey everyone! My name is Maria Turconi (my friends call me Mia) and I am making my Well Said debut as Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation's new External Affairs Intern for summer 2014. I've only been here a few days and so far there hasn't been a dull moment. I am preceded by what seems - [Video Tuesday: Generations of Energy Rig Tour](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/generations-energy-rig-tour/) - WBRE out of Wilkes-Barre joined George Stark and Bill desRosiers for a rig tour in Susquehanna County to learn more about drilling natural gas wells. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Ii8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL1J3ZE1XYTJTaU5ZP3JlbD0wIiB3aWR0aD0iNjQwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM2MCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= As detailed previously here on Well Said, there are multiple ways that individuals can learn more about the natural gas extraction process. You can visit our Community Outreach section - [Join the PA Jobs, PA Energy Rally](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-jobs-pa-energy-rally/) - On Tuesday, May 6 the PA Jobs, PA Energy Rally will be held at the State Capitol and will bring individuals together who have in interest in safe, responsible natural gas development. Click here for a brochure on the event. Who are the United Shale Advocates? The short answer is, anyone who has an interest - [Earth Day Special Look at Recycled Pad Liners](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/recycled-pad-liners/) - Happy Earth Day! We’ve talked before about how Cabot uses a closed-loop system and recycles up to 100% of water used in Marcellus operations, so today we’re going to look at something else that’s helping the environment – the recycling of our pad liners. As we’ve detailed before, natural gas sites take precautions to and often - [Video: $2.5 million endowment to Lackawanna College](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2-5-million-endowment-lackawanna-college/) - Currently, nearly 100% of graduating students from the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas who are actively seeking employment find a job within the oil and gas industry . The majority of those graduates will become employees of major oil and gas companies. Funds will be directed toward creating a $1 million endowment that will - [Rain for Rent brings the rain for Noah](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/rain-for-rent-noah/) - By now you've probably heard about the new Russel Crowe movie, Noah, that is in theaters. It was the number 1 movie last week and doesn't show signs of slowing down. What you may not know, however, is that one company operating in northeastern Pennsylvania - and in fact one of Cabot's contractors - helped - [Cabot named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies/) - Just a few weeks ago, Forbes released its list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies – and Cabot was ranked number five in the category of Large Cap Companies. The 2014 list is the most recent version to be released by GMI Ratings. They are based on governance and accounting behaviors of more than 8,000 publicly-traded - [Power to Save: Impact fee dollars helping with community projects](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fee-dollars-helping-with-community-projects/) - The Impact fee dollars paid by oil and natural gas operators in Pennsylvania are going to help on a variety of projects throughout the state. This Power to Save video takes a look at how these dollars are being spent in two projects in northeastern Pennsylvania. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Ii8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL0VaUUtUSWhpT0JvP3JlbD0wIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjY0MCIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPSIiIGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyPSIwIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= - [Our comment on the injunction against Ms. Scroggins](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/injunction-against-ms-scroggins/) - Cabot’s top priority is safety on our sites: the safety of our employees, our contractors, our landowners and the environment. We are held to the highest standards by various agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as well as our industry peers as part of - [Constitution Pipeline Announces Newest Community Grants](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/constitution-pipeline-community-grants/) - The Constitution Pipeline has just announced the awarding of $350,000 to community organizations in the NY and northeastern Pennsylvania area. To date, Constitution Pipeline has distributed more than $1 million in funding. As you may remember, the Constitution Pipeline is a partnership between Cabot, Williams and other companies to move gas produced in Susquehanna County to new - [Green Machine: ANGA vehicles to join Cabot in Scranton Parade](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/green-machine-anga-vehicles-to-join-cabot-in-scranton-parade/) - If you've been by the Mall at Steamtown in the past week, you may have seen these sweet vehicles on display. And you'll be able to get a closer look at these green machines in the Scranton St. Patrick's Parade tomorrow. While they aren't green in color, these are two of the America's Natural Gas - [Video Tuesday: Cabot & Baker Hughes use bifuel fleet](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-baker-hughes-bifuel-fleet/) - You may recall in December when Cabot announced that it had partnered with Baker Hughes to use a bifuel fleet to hydraulically fracture a 10-well pad in Susquehanna County. Some quick stats on the completions operations: Cabot's first use of a 100% bifuel natural gas hydraulic fracturing fleet on a location170 frac stagesRecord set (twice) - [Newsmakers video segment on Marcellus Shale opportunities](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/newsmakers-marcellus-shale/) - The WBRE Newsmakers series was created as a way to focus on topics and groups of citizens from around the area on a monthly basis. The focus of the series ranges from topics (bullying, living with Alzheimer's) and groups around the community(Wyoming Valley Art League). This month, Newsmakers put a spotlight on Marcellus Shale. The segment - [A look at recently released data on methane emissions](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/recently-released-data-methane-emissions/) - In the past week there have been several reports and articles released discussing methane emissions (or leaks) from natural gas systems. With the current interest surrounding this topic, we wanted to bring you up to speed on the latest information. This recently published paper ran in Science Magazine and claimed that there are higher-than-expected methane - [Marcellus Production Data Released - Cabot has Top 13 Producing Wells](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-production-data-top-13/) - The PA Department of Environmental Protection has just released the Marcellus production data from July to December 2013, and it continues to highlight Cabot's record-setting production. Since this is a Cabot blog, let's start with the excellent information about the company. In terms of production per day for the entire state of Pennsylvania, Cabot has: - [Lackawanna College Education Series: The Economy of Shale Recap](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-economy-of-shale-recap/) - Lackawanna College continued its education series January 29th with a program titled the Economy of Shale. Partnering with the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, the college hosted Rayola Dougher, Senior Economic Adviser with the American Petroleum Institute (API), Vince Matteo, President and CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, - [Upcoming Event: "It's a Snap" LEGO building competition](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/snap-lego-building-competition/) - February can be a slow month for events especially with the unpredictable weather. So we're giving you a heads up about the Lackawanna Home Builders Association Home Showcase taking place at the Mall at Steamtown from February 21-23, 2014. And they host a pretty nifty children's event: The "It's a Snap" LEGO building competition. The Juried - [Behind the scenes of WNEP's cold weather story](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cold-weather-story-look/) - With the extreme weather conditions impacting our region, WNEP’s Jon Myers recently spoke with representatives of Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation about the company’s procedures for dealing with the cold weather. The two minute segment aired Thursday, January 23rd on the 5 o’clock news, providing a quick glimpse into Cabot’s operations in the severe cold. - [Preview: Clean Frac'ing Conference on Technology & Communication](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/preview-clean-fracing-conference/) - One of the major challenges that the oil and natural gas industry faces is being able to take highly complicated, scientific processes and make them easy for the public to understand. The folks at the Petroleum Connection are exploring this issue more closely and have put together the Clean Frac'ing Conference in Houston, Texas. The - [Open skate: Now til the end of winter at the Montrose ice rink](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/open-ice-rink/) - With the cold weather descending upon us it’s a great time to take advantage of one of the newer additions in Montrose – an outdoor skating rink located near Montrose Memorial Playground. Just make sure to bundle up! The rink is frozen and ready to go – thanks to a great group of volunteers, borough - [Life of a well documented by Susquehanna County's Janice Gavern](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/janice-gavern-photos/) - You may have seen today’s article in the Scranton Times Tribune - Susquehanna County resident documents gas well in 8,000 photos over 1 year. If not, we encourage you to read it. It tells the story of how Janice Gavern took photos of an active Cabot well pad for a year to document the progress - [Video Tuesday: Think About It](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/think-about-it/) - America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) is an organization that represents some of America's largest exploration and production companies - including Cabot. You may have seen a television commercial or two featuring their Think About It campaign. The idea behind the campaign is to make individuals from all walks of life stop and really consider where - [The Shale Gas Innovation Contest is back & offering $100,000 in prizes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-gas-innovation-contest-is-back/) - For the past three years, the Shale Gas Innovation Contest has served as way to recognize cutting-edge ideas and technology in the world of shale gas. This year will be no different with the top four ideas being awarded $25,000 each. The Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center (SGICC) was created by the Ben Franklin - [Come find the Cabot Crew at the 2014 PA Farm Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2014-pa-farm-show/) - This week is the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. In its 98th year, the 2014 PA Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the United States. The Farm Show Complex (a truly amazing building if you’ve never seen it) encompasses 24 acres throughout 11 buildings. The complex even has three arenas. The event - [Take time to give back as 2013 draws toward a close](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/give-back-to-those-in-need/) - It's hard to believe that 2013 is almost over; we've seen some amazing production records, great community events, and the widespread positive growth from the Marcellus in northeast Pennsylvania. I'm grateful to work for a company that has been involved in so much and thankful that Cabot continues to give back to those who may - [Pennsylvania is the fastest growing natural gas producing state](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pennsylvania-is-the-fastest-growing-natural-gas-producing-state/) - Drilling into the Marcellus Shale has become one of the biggest economic and environmental events in the 21st century. The U.S uses about 20 trillion cubic feet of natural gas each year, and 100 to 500 trillion cubic feet of natural gas is yet to be explored. Cabot is doing their part to help Pennsylvania - [Update: 8th Annual Veterans Dinner and Show in WV](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/veterans-dinner-and-show/) - As part of Cabot's commitment to veterans, this year the company donated funds to two organizations: Renovating Hope and Family and Friends Helping Veterans. Family and Friends Helping Veterans had their annual Veterans Dinner and Show last month and wanted to send us an update on how it went: Our 8th annual Veterans Dinner and - [Power to Save December 2013: Natural Gas and Business](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/power-to-save-december-2013-natural-gas-and-business/) - Power to Save is back this week with a brand new video on natural gas and business. Due to the rise of natural gas, businesses all around the country are booming. Natural gas companies continue to provide well-paying jobs to millions of Americans. While overall employment dropped this year, the oil and gas industry saw big gains - [Polls on hydraulic fracturing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/polls-on-hydraulic-fracturing/) - To frac or not to frac; that is the question, and in a recent study by the Robert Morris University Polling Institute, the often controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing appears to be gaining acceptance. The new RMU survey polled 1,003 adults and it revealed that 56 percent of the people support hydraulic fracturing while 44 - [# FF WPX Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-wpx-energy/) - @WPXEnergy has been around since 1983. For the first 27 years the company was part of Williams Co., but by the end of 2011, they split off to form WPX as a stand-alone independent company completely focused on the E&P space. WPX Energy is based in Tulsa, Okla., with operations in Colorado, New Mexico, North - [Natural gas is bringing new life to American manufacturing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-is-bringing-new-life-to-american-manufacturing/) - As I’m learning about natural gas, I’ve come to the understanding that it has the ability to power many different things. In fact, natural gas serves as an industrial energy source in manufacturing products ranging from steel, and paper to glass and clothing. Not to mention, it is the raw material for fertilizer, plastics, paints antifreeze, - [Join Us for the 12 Days of NatGas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/intro-12-days-of-natgas/) - The holiday season is in full swing, and one of the many Christmas songs you might hear as you flip through radio stations is the classic “12 Days of Christmas.” It’s a fun, upbeat song about your true love giving you various (and random, 12 maidens milking?) gifts for the holidays. So we decided to - [Video Tuesday: New EMHS Hospital is Now Open](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-emhs-hospital-is-now-open/) - After a long awaited 20 years, the new Endless Mountains Health Systems hospital in Montrose, PA finally opens its doors to patients. EMHS broke ground on the hospital, which replaces the outdated facility located in Montrose, in early 2012. Cabot donated $1 million and issued a $1 million community match pledge for the physicians clinic. - [Cabot announces 10-well pad in the Marcellus](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-announces-10-well-pad-in-the-marcellus/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation is pleased to announce the results and details of a 10-well pad located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. This is the first of Cabot’s locations in the Marcellus to have 10 wells drilled from one location and is setting a new standard for operational efficiencies and technological advancement. With the efficiencies - [#FF Shale Media Group](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-shale-media-group/) - Shale Media Group is the premier news, information, education and mapping resource dedicated to the shale, oil and gas industries. @Shale Media Group expands its presence in these energy industries through Video, Internet, Publication, Events and Radio (VIPER). Their utilization of VIPER increases exposure in the energy industry as well as to the masses, and their - [Marcellus Shale Impact Fee goes back into local communities](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-shale-impact-fee-goes-back-into-local-communities/) - Governor Tom Corbett announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved more than $16 million in funding to support 116 trails and recreation projects throughout Pennsylvania. These projects are located in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Carbon, Chester, Clarion, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lehigh, Luzerne, Mercer, Mifflin, - [Hunters Sharing the Harvest Season Kickoff](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hunters-sharing-the-harvest-season-kickoff/) - About a month ago, Cabot announced a new initiative with Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) to help fight hunger in region. HSH is a charitable venison donations program coordinating meat deliveries to local food banks, homeless shelters and soup kitchen. Since 1991 HSH has helped to curb hungry in the Commonwealth, coordinating on average 100,000 - [Generations of Energy: Cabot partners up with Junior Achievement of NEPA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/generations-of-energy/) - This week we are bringing you a fresh new video from WBRE’S Generations of Energy. Every week WBRE features a different Generations of Energy segment that highlights the positive benefits of energy in our state. Their most recent segments include information on winter fuel prices, solar power, and an update on CNG filling stations going - [NatGasNovember - How does natural gas impact your life?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natgasnovember-natural-gas-impact/) - As part of an initiative to be thankful and truly recognize all of the benefits of natural gas that we encounter every day, several companies and individuals took to Twitter last month to discuss NatGasNovember. Represented as a hashtag (#NatGasNovember) the campaign took a look at just a few of the ways our lives are - [Farm harnesses natural gas from cows](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/farm-harnesses-natural-gas-from-cows/) - In Pennsylvania, it’s not unusual to see cows grazing in the distance while driving down the back roads. But as much as everyone loves cows, most of us like to keep enough distance from them because no one really likes the smell of cow manure. But what if that cow manure could potentially become an - [Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas In Montrose 2013](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/christmas-in-montrose-2013/) - Christmas is right around the corner and Montrose, Pennsylvania is celebrating in a big way! Family and Friends are invited to join in on the fun filled festivities beginning Friday, December 6th through Sunday, December 8th with Christmas in Montrose. It’s a weekend of events designed to highlight the town of Montrose and the variety - [Follow @CabotOG on Twitter for updates beyond Well Said](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/follow-cabotog/) - If you remember a few weeks ago, George wrote that the industry needs to work smarter not harder to communicate with the public. Part of that includes making our readers aware of the ways they can connect and get information about Cabot. So today we are taking the opportunity as to why you should follow @CabotOG on - [#FF BX3 Oil Field Supply](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-bx3-oil-field-supply/) - The folks at BX3 Oil Field Supply consider themselves to be the Relentless Problem Solvers. BX3 Oil Field Supply, also known as Taylor Rental, opened its first franchise in April, 2006 in Susquehanna County. As the natural gas industry began to flourish, so did increased business opportunities for Taylor Rental. They began servicing gas industry - [ANGA and ShaleNet team up to provide scholarships for veterans](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/anga-and-shalenet-team-up-to-provide-scholarships-for-veterans/) - America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) is teaming up with ShaleNet to provide $50,000 in scholarships for veterans who are interested in getting into the bustling oil and gas industry. ANGA will provide full scholarships for veterans to receive the necessary training for careers such as Welder’s Helper, Floor Hand, or Roustabout. Classes are only offered - [Natural Gas is Powering America](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-is-powering-america/) - The U.S has officially become the world’s leading energy producer, producing more natural gas than Russia for the first time since 1982. In 2013 alone, more than a quarter of the nation’s energy was generated by natural gas, and that number is only increasing by the day. The Wall Street Journal reported, “There is a - [Video Tuesday: Expanded CNG use in NEPA brings opportunities](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/expanded-cng-use-in-nepa/) - As a follow up to the CNG Celebration held earlier this year, Johnson College hosted an event at their automotive center to discuss how CNG use in private and personal vehicles is helping to shape future curriculum at the school - and ultimately beginning a change in Northeast Pennsylvania. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Ii8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL1JGbnNnVHVUQlpVIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjY0MCIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPSIiIGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyPSIwIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= In a continuation of a - [PTI Is Creating Energy Education For The Future](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energy-education-2/) - Energy education is vital for the future of natural gas. Natural gas is transforming the world we live in and organizations all over the country are suiting up to prepare for this exciting new future that the oil & gas industry is leading us towards. According to a survey from the Marcellus Shale Coalition, nearly 30 - [Frac or Fiction: Hydraulic Fracturing Contaminating Groundwater](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hydraulic-fracturing-contaminating-groundwater/) - There are no documented cases of hydraulic fracturing contaminating ground water. The process of hydraulic fracturing sends water, chemicals, and sand into the rocks thousands of feet below the surface to help unlock the natural gas and oil. Some people are worried that this process could potentially lead to contamination of their drinking water even - [Artistic connections and fracking](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/artistic-connections/) - For those who don't know (or haven't thought about it), one of the neat parts of my job is managing Cabot's social media presence. That also means that the Cabot Twitter account - @CabotOG - is hooked to my phone 24/7 so I can receive notifications and react in real-time. Normally, we get questions from - [Power to save- Cabot picnic helps educate community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/power-to-save-2013-cabot-community-picnic/) - If you missed WNEP’s power to save special in September; don’t fret, here’s what you missed. For the last four years, Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation has been hosting a community picnic in Susquehanna County. Every year the public is invited to enjoy an exciting afternoon with lots of learning, fun and food.The 8,500 guests - [Helping Veterans near and far](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/helping-veterans-near-and-far/) - On this Veterans Day, we here at Cabot are honored to have the opportunity to work with two wonderful groups that give back to our amazing veterans. Every year we look forward to helping those men and women who serve our country. The first organization we donated to is Renovating Hope. Renovating Hope is a - [New EMHS hospital & Cabot Medical Office Building](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-medical-office-building/) - Before the ceremony began, a video was played featuring the doctors, nurses, and staff of EMHS thanking the public for their generous support of the project. It was also announced that Phase II of the new facility - also referred to as the Physician's Clinic - is to be named the Cabot Oil & Gas - [Ribbon cutting for the new EMHS hospital on Friday](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ribbon-cutting/) - On Tuesday, we took a look back at the EMHS campaign over the past two years - and now we are very happy to share that on Friday at 11 a.m. there will be an official ribbon cutting for the new hospital. The building will open its doors to patients in the very near future. - [The U.S. is Winning the War on Emissions](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-u-s-is-winning-the-war-on-emissions/) - According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration report the U.S. carbon dioxide emissions have dropped to their lowest point since 1994. How is that possible, you ask? Well, the decline of coal as a power source and the increased use of natural gas is a big part of it. With the increase of natural gas, energy related - [Video Tuesday: A look back at the EMHS hospital campaign](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/look-back-new-emhs/) - As we've talked about frequently here (and here, and here), the campaign got a kick-start when Cabot made a leadership gift of $1 million and then established the Cabot/EMHS Community Match Fund to help raise additional funding. The community really came together and at the end of four months, $4.4 million had been raised for - [Chevy sets its eyes on a bi-fuel Impala](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/chevy-sets-its-eyes-on-a-bi-fuel-impala/) - Now that natural gas is rising to the top as a low cost and clean burning fuel, it’s no wonder that General Motors is making the moves to put a bi-fuel car out on the road. The company will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan that can operate on both gasoline AND compressed natural gas, and - [#FF Shale Daily](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-shale-daily/) - This week’s #FF is @ShaleDaily.Shale Daily is the premier one-stop news and information source covering shale energy in North America. As the name indicates, Shale Daily is a daily (Monday through Friday) online news service aimed at professionals concerned with shale energy--energy producers, natural gas traders, government officials, supply chain companies--really anyone who needs to - [The industry needs to work smarter not harder in communications](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/industry-smarter-not-harder/) - As I read David Blackmon’s article, "Shale, Fracking Require Smarter – Not Harder – Industry Communications," I found myself nodding along in silent agreement. The article took a look at the communications from the natural gas industry to the public and the approach to complicated and often emotional topics such as fracking. My favorite gems - [Job growth in the oil & gas industry](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/job-growth-in-the-oil-gas-industry/) - Even in a struggling economy, America’s oil and natural gas companies continue to provide well-paying jobs to millions of Americans. While overall employment dropped this year, the oil and gas industry saw big gains, adding 193,000 jobs in May, 193,000 in June, 195,000 in July and 196,000 in August. As for employment by occupation, petroleum - [Understanding University of Texas at Austin’s recent study on methane emissions](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/understanding-university-of-texas-at-austins-recent-study-on-methane-emissions/) - Methane (CH4) is considered to be a very potent greenhouse gas (GHG), especially when discussing climate change. Because methane is the primary component of natural gas, many people unfairly associate the natural gas industry as the leading source of methane emissions in the country – especially since domestic natural gas production has increased significantly over the - [StateImpact talks natural gas and Pennsylvania's economy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/stateimpact-talks-natural-gas-and-pennsylvanias-economy/) - StateImpact has pulled together the infographic below which highlights the tie between the natural gas industry and Pennsylvania’s economy. The number of jobs that the natural gas industry is supporting are much-needed as the economy starts rebuilding itself. But beyond that, the number of dollars changing hands between companies, landowners, and Pennsylvania is quite impressive: - [#FF Oil & Gas Financial Journal](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-oil-gas-financial-journal/) - This week’s #FF is @OGFJ.The Oil & Gas Financial Journal was initially launched in February 2004 as a quarterly supplement to Penn Well’s flagship publication, Oil & Gas Journal. Shortly thereafter, the magazine went monthly. And a decade later, the publication has matured and the brand has grown to numerous offerings in both a print and - [Shale Drilling at the Pittsburgh International Airport](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-drilling-at-the-pittsburgh-international-airport/) - The rumors are true; CONSOL ENERGY Inc. and the Allegheny County Airport Authority have recently unveiled a proposed plan for drilling at the Pittsburgh International Airport property. The plan intends to have a total of 47 Marcellus wells, with the potential to drill Upper Devonian wells in the future. Any development of the Upper Devonian formation - [Recap: Energy Day Festival in Houston](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/recap-energy-day-festival-in-houston/) - The External Affairs team journeyed down to Houston, Texas this past weekend to participate in Energy Day, which you may remember us highlighting as a #FF last Friday. Energy Day is a one-of-a-kind event that was organized by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) with the hopes of bringing energy education to the city. CEA also - [Power to Save- Lackawanna College & Johnson College Partnership](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-college-johnson-college-partnership/) - PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Ii8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL2JPZ00wYlFwSExRIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgd2lkdGg9IjQyMCIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPSIiIGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyPSIwIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= - [Why it’s important not to go onto Cabot locations without permission](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/why-its-important-not-to-go-locations/) - Just a few points on why we strongly discourage anyone from coming onto our sites – from drilling locations to producing pad sites to water impoundments – without first obtaining permission from Cabot and being accompanied by Cabot personnel: It’s for your own safety. You wouldn’t ever consider walking into the middle of a construction - [#FF: @EnergyDayFest](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/energydayfest/) - This week’s #FF is @EnergyDayFest: the family-friendly festival that seeks to keep school-aged children engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education. The daylong event is presented by the Consumer Energy Alliance and the University of Houston. We caught up with Shawn Martini and Kathleen Koehler with the Consumer Energy Alliance, who told us all - [Protecting The Land We Drill Upon](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/drilling-down-protecting-the-land-we-drill-upon/) - Cabot takes its environmental responsibility seriously and in doing so we try to meet and exceed the regulations by placing layers of protection on our operation sites. We do that for the drilling process as well as the completion process, to ensure that nothing will touch the landowner's property. We devote substantial time and resources to minimize - [The History of Hydraulic Fracturing](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-history-of-hydraulic-fracturing/) - Though certain documentaries would have you believe hydraulic fracturing is a fairly new phenomenon, it is definitely not. Hydraulic fracturing originated in the United States at the end of the Civil War, in 1865. Back then, the process was crude and highly unregulated, much like many practices around that time. Thanks to Civil War veteran - [Let’s Talk Susquehanna County!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lets-talk-susquehanna-county/) - The Associated Press recently highlighted efforts of a newly formed group in northeastern Pennsylvania seeking to work with the natural gas industry regarding regional air quality and health. Per AP, Breathe Easy Susquehanna County will promote respectful dialogue with the industry while working towards “technology to voluntarily reduce air pollution to levels below existing regulations.” - [Wellbore Construction](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/wellbore-construction/) - A wellbore is drilled to aid in the exploration and recovery of natural resources. This wellbore allows hydraulic fracturing fluids to travel down the well while natural gas flows back up the well. To ensure natural gas exploration is done in an environmentally friendly way, wellbores are constructed in a very meticulous manner. They are made - [Photo Friday: Fall Sporting Clay Benefiting St. Joseph's Center](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/photo-friday-fall-sporting-clay-benefiting-st-josephs-center/) - Over 200 people came out to the beautiful Hidden Hollow Sporting Clay's last Friday to celebrate the second annual Fall Sporting Clay Shoot that benefited the inspiring St. Joseph's Center.The day was a tremendous success and the total amount raised was an outstanding $50,000. To check out all of the photos from the clay shoot click here. - ["Operation Defend Our Freedom"](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/operation-defend-our-freedom/) - As you know Veterans Day is November, 11th and we here at Cabot can’t stress enough, the importance of remembering the sacrifice and service of our Veterans on a daily basis. We are beyond pleased to see our ongoing efforts pan out as it directly impacts the Men and Women who serve in our Military. - [Fighting Hunger, One Event At A Time](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fighting-hunger-one-event-at-a-time/) - Fifty Legislators from both sides of the aisle came together as east and west teams to benefit organizations such as Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-free Pennsylvania. Both groups are dedicated to serving more than two million Pennsylvanian’s in all 67 counties through their statewide network of affiliated food banks. Through our partnership, we will sponsor the - [Video Tuesday: Introducing the Power To Save](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-power-to-save-may-segment/) - As an Intern, I’m learning just how important it is to make sure that the facts are out! These segments show the many positive effects that the natural gas industry holds. Each segment is a must see for anyone who is learning about oil and gas, or anyone who might be skeptical about the effects - [A Sporting Clay Tournament Like No Other](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-sporting-clay-classic-like-no-other/) - This year’s second annual Cabot fall classic was our largest sporting clay tournament to date. Over 200 hundred people from 50 different companies participated in the classic that was held this past Friday at Hidden Hollow Sporting Clays in Friendsville, PA. People shot their way to the top while raising over $50,000 for the inspiring - [#FF @NEPABlogCon 2013](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-nepablogcon-2/) - This week's #FF is @NEPABlogCon – this is the Twitter account for the NEPA BlogCon coming up tomorrow, October 5, at Luzerne County Community College Campus. It will be held in their conference center from 9 am to 4 pm. NEPA BlogCon is a day-long, not-for-profit blogging and social media conference. This conference, is designed to bring fun new ideas - [The Chronicles of Shale Insight 2013](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/shale-insight-2013/) - Shale Insight 2013 just wrapped up last week and it was the largest Shale Insight to date. The three days in Philadelphia gave professionals in the oil and gas industry a chance to network, introduce their companies and to hear great guest speakers and presentations. From changes in the human resources field to growth in community - [What you don't see: Affordable & Reliable Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/what-you-dont-see-affordable-reliable-natural-gas/) - [#FF: New Pig Energy](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-new-pig-energy/) - This week’s #FF @NewPigEnergy has great stuff to protect you from leaks, drips and spills. We had the opportunity to speak with Kristie Carruthers over at New Pig Energy. Kristie provided us with all the insight on the new “Well Pad Division” who recently split from New Pig in January (2013) to form their own - [Measurements of Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/measurements-of-natural-gas/) - Describing the amount of natural gas consumed by an entire nation or even a single home appliance can be confusing, especially since natural gas can be measured in a number of different ways. The energy content of natural gas and other forms of energy (i.e., the potential heat that can be generated from the fuel) - [Video Tuesday: Fall Sporting Clay Classic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fall-sporting-clay-classic/) - Can you believe that the Cabot Fall Sporting Clay Classic is less than two weeks away? If you are thinking about registering, now's the time to do it by heading over to our Eventbrite page. If shooting shotguns all day isn't your thing, the event is open to anyone who might want to just enjoy - [A closer look at Junior Achievement's Careers In Energy Program](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/closer-look-careers-in-energy/) - Earlier this month, two newspapers ran stories concerning Junior Achievement bringing energy specific education into the classroom. Interestingly, even though both stories were about Junior Achievement’s Careers in Energy program, they portrayed my company, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, in very different lights. One story is positive while the other provides the chance to explain - [Meet The Cabot Crew: Kelly Grago](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/kelly-grago/) - It’s hard to believe that the dog days of summer are over. The cool crisp air of fall is sweeping through the hills of Pennsylvania and I, Kelly Grago am officially stepping in as Cabot’s new Fall External Affairs Intern! I am proud to say that I am a recent college graduate from Robert Morris - [Partnering with the Community Foundation for education](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/partner-community-foundation/) - That's why we partner with The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains to ensure that funding is available to help students overcome financial obstacles as they pursue an education. One of the biggest ways we are able to give back is through the Cabot Oil & Gas Scholarship created for students at Susquehanna County Career & Technology - [From a Student's Perspective - PSU Natural Gas Utilization Conference](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/psu-natural-gas-utilization-conference/) - Last week the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research brought their Natural Gas Utilization Conference to Pittsburgh. 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Personally, I'm a huge fan of sporting clay tournaments. I find them less stressful than (attempting to) golf plus it's a great way to get bragging rights over your friends. The setup for this tournament - [History preserved on Orphan Road](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/history-orphan-road/) - In Harford Township a couple of old buildings stand quietly on Orphan Road. The kind of buildings you wouldn’t think twice about when passing by. For the members of the Harford Historical Society, these seemingly ordinary buildings represent almost two centuries worth of history. And since taking control of the property in 1987, this all - [#FF PA Energy Games](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-pa-energy-games/) - #FF @PAEnergyGames to learn about the brand new event that is all about having fun while learning about energy. We spoke with Todd Stager, Office Director at Pennoni Associates Inc. who told us about the PA Energy Games. The PA Energy Games is an all-day, free family-friendly festival that showcases homegrown energy production and delivery. - [My Experience as an Intern: Completions Department](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/intern-experience/) - Guest post contributed by Vincent Tarquinio: Completions Intern, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation I had a pleasure working for Cabot Oil & Gas as a Completions Intern in Pittsburgh, PA. My experience working here opened my eyes to the opportunities that lie ahead for me and other young professionals pursuing a career in the oil and - [CNG and Livestock Auctions at the Harford Fair](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cng-and-livestock-auctions-at-the-harford-fair/) - CNG and Livestock Auctions At the 156thHarford Fair, Cabot decided to do something different this for the event. Joining with our partners ANGA, MSC, API, Lackawanna College and Keystone College we were able to have an industry tent at the fair where people could ask questions about all things energy. Needless to say it was - [Video Tuesday: CNG Celebration Event](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-cng-celebration-event/) - On the heels of the successful CNG Celebration Event last month focusing on expanded natural gas usage across northeastern Pennsylvania comes news that Diaz Companies is converting their fleet over to run on natural gas. From the Channel 34 news story: President, Adam Diaz, says last year he started looking at fuel figures. He says - [#FF: Drillinginfo](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/drillinginfo/) - This week’s #FF @drillinginfo started as a little Texas data company and progressed over the years to an international oil and gas intelligence company. We spoke with James Hahn II, Social Media Manager for Drillinginfo who runs all of their social media accounts and tweets for the company. Drillinginfo helps their clients make better, faster - [Fall Sporting Clay Tournament to Benefit St. Joseph's Center](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fall-sporting-clay-st-josephs-center/) - You have heard about Cabot’s sporting clay tournaments. You may have even been to one before. But this year’s fall classic is going to be off the charts – like our natural gas production in Susquehanna County. All kidding aside Cabot is proud to announce this year’s Fall Classic will benefit the amazing St. Joseph’s Center - [Kenworth Filling up with CNG](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/kenworth-cng-truck/) - Our friends over at Kenworth of Pennsylvania took some time to show off their new CNG truck, the Kenworth Model T440. This heavy duty truck is powered by a Cummins ISL-G spark ignited engine capable of generating 320hp. What’s more amazing, the engine is 100% fueled by CNG. The truck’s fuel tanks can hold the - [A Missed Opportunity to Highlight Lackawanna College](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-missed-opportunity/) - As I highlighted last week, President Obama’s visit to Scranton last week presented an opportunity to discuss the benefits of expanded natural gas production and drilling in the region. On top of that, he was hosted by Lackawanna College – an institution that has embraced the growing natural gas industry and has remolded its own - [President Obama to visit Scranton-Let's Talk about Natural Gas Benefits](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/obama-to-visit-scranton/) - For several decades, the U.S. has relied heavily on foreign sources of energy. But now this dependency is changing, thanks in large part to new energy development in places like northeastern Pennsylvania by companies like Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. In fact, domestic oil and natural gas development is helping the U.S. take a once - [Frac or Fiction: The only jobs in the oil and natural gas industry are as rig hands](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/frac-or-fiction-careers/) - Geologists, Administrative Assistants, Engineers, Accountants, Land/Lease Analysts, Water Sampling Coordinators, Landmen and Regulatory Technicians - The oil and natural gas industry has and continues to have a positive impact on the economy, creating job and turning those jobs into careers for hundreds of thousands people across the nation. HIS Global Insight estimated that in - [PA Marcellus Production Numbers Released](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/pa-marcellus-production-numbers-released/) - The PA Marcellus production numbers were released yesterday - and the data is staggering. Production in the Marcellus for the first half of 2013 was over 1.4 trillion cubic feet of gas. To put that into perspective, it's a production increase of 57% compared to the same six month time period from last year. The - [Recap: Cabot's CNG Celebration Event](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cng-celebration-recap/) - Cabot hosted a CNG Celebration last Thursday to tout the advances and opportunities expanded natural gas usage is having across northeastern Pennsylvania. The event was held at Cabot's CNG filling station in Springville and featured displays from local and global businesses utilizing natural gas technology and from colleges and universities in the area. The CNG - [Cabot Celebrates Vast Impact of CNG Investment](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabot-cng-investment/) - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation hosted a Natural Gas Celebration to highlight the benefits of expanded natural gas usage across northeastern Pennsylvania. The event featured displays by companies and organizations throughout the region that are using natural gas in their equipment and products, as well as displays from local colleges that have expanded their - [The All-American Taxi Company](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/the-all-american-taxi-company/) - US veterans and American made cars fueled by our county’s own natural gas…what could be more patriotic than that? Bob DeLucia, CEO of Veterans’ Taxi is a U.S. Army veteran himself, he served a tour in Vietnam, and is the creator of Operation Rising Star. Operation Rising Star is a unique program that gives military - [Hitting the Radio Waves for CNG](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/radio-waves-cng/) - George Stark was on the radio last week discussing the future of compressed natural gas in northeast Pennsylvania. On Tuesday he joined David Madeira (94.3 FM the Talker) and Wednesday Dave Williams (Pennsylvania Farm Country Radio). Highlighted below are some of the important takeaways from both interviews. George Stark: “Right up front the cost savings - [Rotary on the Green](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/rotary-on-the-green/) - Over the last few years Montrose Rotary has held a fundraising plant-sale to benefit local charities. This event is known as “Rotary on the Green.” In the past groups like the 4-H and the hospital have benefited from this annual plant-sale. This year the Rotary chose True Friends Animal Welfare Shelter, a non-profit, no-kill organization, - [#FF Rain for Rent](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-rain-for-rent/) - Handling water all over North America, this week’s #FF is @RainRent. We spoke with Julie Doris, Marketing Manager for Rain for Rent, who gave us insight on the industrial and agricultural equipment rent al company. Tell us a little bit about Rain for Rent. Rain for Rent is a leading provider of temporary liquid handling - [Frac or Fiction: The natural gas industry leases mineral rights from landowners](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/f-or-f-mineral-lease/) - It is true; people do indeed still own their land while oil and gas companies are drilling a well. In most countries the government owns rights to minerals that are found within the Earth. But in the United States mineral rights are given to the owner of the surface in which they fall under, unless - [Real-Time Frac App](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/real-time-frac-app/) - Many people are still under the false impression that hydraulic fracturing is a big explosion underground and that we really have no idea what’s going on down there. In reality, the process is very well monitored and controlled based on real-time observations. And now the real-time frac app is making the process more efficient. This - [Video Tuesday: New view of the Cabot Picnic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/new-view-cabot-picnic/) - We thought we'd mix it up this year and give you a NEW view of the Cabot Picnic - one from the sky! We've seen shots from around the heavy equipment and interviews with our experts under the Cabot area. But an overall view of the crowds and the size of the Picnic was a - [The Countryside Conservancy Throws a Great Party](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/countryside-conservancy-party/) - Given Cabot’s dedication to protecting the environment, fostering an ongoing relationship with land conservancy groups is a natural way to protect the rural nature of Susquehanna County. That is why Cabot sponsored the 14th Annual Countryside Conservancy dinner auction, an event to raise funding to protect lands and waters in and near the Tunkhannock Creek - [#FF American Natural Gas (ANG)](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-american-natural-gas-ang/) - This week’s #FF is American Natural Gas (ANG) @ANG_NATURALGAS that focuses on how to fuel your life with natural gas. We spoke with Zack Manz a member of ANG’s sales and marketing team who told us a little bit about ANG. American Natural Gas, LLC (ANG) is a premier distributor of alternative motor fuels in the Northeast. - [Frac or Fiction: Does natural gas development lead to industrialization of the landscape?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/f-or-f-industrialization-land/) - Then Cabot must acquire the necessary permits before construction can begin - sometimes upwards of 45 different state and federal permits are required to move forward. When construction officially begins, an access road is built first followed by the well pad site. Depending on the terrain of the location a two-tier pad site is - [Williams Continues to Lay down Roots](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/williams-lay-down-roots/) - Williams recently celebrated something special, the groundbreaking of its new headquarters in Tunkhannock, Pa. This new facility will help “Williams take its next step in its growth and commitment to northeast PA,” said Helen Humphreys, Community and Media Relations at Williams. The new facility will be an open and flexible two story office building, designed - [Video Tuesday: 2013 Cabot Community Picnic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tue-2013-cabot-picnic/) - Over a week later and we’re just recovering from picnic planning fatigue. It was a lot of work, and a lot of fun! This year’s community picnic boasted over 60 vendors, volunteers and 8,500 of our neighbors. Check out some of the highlights from the picnic, full of fun and learning, which is helping to build - [First Responders Event](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/first-responders-event/) - At Cabot we have been committed to safety for over 125 years. As technology and techniques progress so must our safety practices. On June 13, Cabot held a First Responders Event at the Springville Fire Department in Susquehanna, Pa. For the event we invited companies and departments from across Susquehanna County to go over the - [#FF Tri State Shale](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-tri-state-shale/) - With the Tri State area of WV, PA and OH having so much growth and success in the natural oil and gas industry everyone needs somewhere to go to keep up with all the current events in those areas. This week’s #FF features @TriStateShale. We spoke with Douglas Berkley, who created @TriStateShale, and was ranked - [Cabot Announces 2nd Quarter 2013 Results](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2nd-quarter-2013-results/) - Cabot put out its 2nd Quarter 2013 results today (you can read the full release below) and we wanted to highlight some pretty incredible numbers that are coming out of our Marcellus operations in Susquehanna County. From the press release below:Cabot’s total production in the Marcellus, Eagle Ford and Marmaton totaled 95.2 billion cubic feet - [Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ioga-ny-presentation/) - Approximately 20 miles north of our office in Dimock is the border of New York. For many, this boundary signifies the two, very different realities of Marcellus shale gas development: one state actively enjoying new jobs, infrastructure, and overall progress, while the other has stagnated. It’s a sad situation for a state that should have - [Video Tuesday: WNEP 4th Cabot Picnic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/vid-wnep-4th-cabot-picnic/) - For the last four years Cabot has been hosting a community picnic in Susquehanna County. Each year the public is invited to enjoy a free afternoon with lots of food, fun and learning. Cabot is committed to being a transparent corporation and the picnic has been a perfect opportunity to let landowners and members of the - [Cabot Community Picnic - What you may have missed](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/missed-cabot-picnic/) - A great thanks to the over 8,500 picnic goers that braved the 90+ degree heat on Saturday to come out to the Harford County Fair Grounds to learn about and support the natural gas and oil industry! The gates, which were scheduled to open at noon, opened a half an hour early to accommodate - [#FF: 2013 Cabot Community Picnic Vendors](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-cabot-picnic-vendors/) - [Frac or Fiction: Does frac'ing cause Earthquakes?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/frac-or-fiction-earthquakes/) - This theory is a little too shaky. Hydraulic fracturing has been occurring in the United States since the 1940’s. It is estimated that over 1.5 million wells have been completed using hydraulic fracturing since then. Recent studies have shown that there is no connection between earthquakes and hydraulic fracturing. Minor seismic activity is common - [Cabot partners with WNEP TV](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/partnership-wnep-tv/) - This week Cabot will host our Community Picnic on July 20th at the Harford Fair Grounds. This premier event has served as our number one way to promote our employees, our contractors and our industry. It has allowed us the opportunity to have local residents learn firsthand about the environmental practices that are paramount to - [Video Tuesday: The 2013 Cabot Picnic is almost here!](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/2013-cabot-picnic-here/) - The 2013 Cabot Picnic is almost here - with over 60 vendors from industry, colleges and universities, community organizations and service groups. The gates to the Harford Fairgrounds will open at NOON(please don't come any earlier, we will be moving large equipment around) and the Picnic will go until 4 pm. Froggy 101 will be - [Upcoming Events: Summer to Early Fall](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/upcoming-summer-fall/) - We know your summers are busy with activities, vacations and long days in the sun. Here are some upcoming events from summer to early fall that we will be participating in – Cabot Community Picnic – Saturday, July 20 Hopefully you know all about this fun-filled day of industry education, activities and great prizes. - [Dandy Mini Mart CNG Station](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/dandy-mini-mart-cng-station/) - The other day while passing through Towanda, Pa, I stopped at the Dandy Mini Mart on Rt. 6. This fueling station has everything you’d expect from a Dandy Mini Mart - gasoline, diesel, soft drinks and ready-made food – and, this station offers Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Until this CNG facility opened the only place - [Frac or Fiction: Does Frac'ing use an Excess of Water?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/frac-or-fiction-water-usage/) - Water accounts for about 70% of the Earth’s surface, and is crucial to many energy making industries such as: coal, nuclear, oil,biofuel and even natural gas. But how much of the earth’s water does frac’ing actually use?! A typical Cabot well (in Susquehanna County, PA) requires about 6,650,000 gallons of water during the entire process. - [Laying out the facts about Dimock](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/facts-about-dimock/) - In light of recent developments with Gasland 2 and commentary surrounding its release, we want to take the time to provide a look back with a full understanding of the situation. As an operator in the Marcellus Shale and several other shale plays in the United States, Cabot understands as well as any company how America’s oil and gas resources - [Cabot Employee Throws a Shower for her Community](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/bridal-baby-shower/) - A Cabot employee in Charleston is going above and beyond for her West Virginia community with an innovative and inspirational idea that is sure to touch the lives of many. Post contributed by: Donna Hamra – Chart Integrator, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation My name is Donna Hamra, and I enjoy an incredibly wonderful life! - [Hitting the Sweet Spot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/hitting-the-sweet-spot/) - The following has been posted with permission from Central PA Shale Play: By MORGAN MYERS Susquehanna Countyhas best-producingwell in the state Which unconventional Marcellus Shale well has the highest production rate in Pennsylvania? According to Department of Environmental Protection’s most recent production reports, the A Heitzenroder 3 well, operated in Susquehanna County by Cabot Oil - [Impact Fees and Royalties Help Susquehanna County Community and Residents](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/impact-fees-royalties/) - Post contributed by: John Augustine – Community Outreach Manager, Marcellus Shale Coalition Act 13, bi-partisan legislation enacted in February 2012, further strengthened environmental safeguards, provided critical regulatory certainty and created a new revenue stream through an impact fee for counties and municipalities. According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Comission (PUC), Susquehanna County municipalities received $9.8 million - [Video Tuesday: Uses of Natural Gas](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tue-uses-of-natural-gas/) - Check out the new video contributed by Marcellus Shale Coalition, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Friends of Natural Gas PA and Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania to see how natural gas is powering our communities from careers to production with clean energy. 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We spoke to Kelly Cofrancisco, Marketing and Network Services Coordinator at Pennsylvania SBDC, who told us a little more about the program: The Pennsylvania SBDC are the only statewide, nationally accredited program that provides high quality one-on-one consulting, - [Looking at the Duke Study](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/duke-rebuttal/) - Forward contributed by Buddy Wylie – Exploration Manager, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Cabot has been active in drilling for Marcellus Shale in northeastern Pennsylvania since 2006. Over these years, we have developed an appreciation and an understanding of the complexities of the quality of private water wells in the area. Through extensive testing and - [Frac or Fiction: When did Frac'ing Start?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/frac-or-fic-fracing-started/) - Hydraulic fracturing was commercially introduced in the 1940’s. Today frac’ing is used in a majority of U.S. natural gas and oil wells to enhance performance and minimize drilling. It is estimated that of the over 47,100 wells registered in the U.S., 90% use hydraulic fracturing. The process has evolved over the years. At the - [Old Glory Clay Shoot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/old-glory-clay-shoot/) - Last fall Cabot hosted a sporting clay tournament to benefit the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The tournament was so much fun that Cabot followed up with another in March to raise money for True Friends Animal Welfare Center and Make-a-Wish Foundation. Present at both events was Mindy Picotti, founder of - [Video Tuesday: Leatherstocking Breaking Ground](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/leatherstocking-pipeline/) - PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly9lcGxheWVyLmNsaXBzeW5kaWNhdGUuY29tL2VtYmVkL2lmcmFtZT9hc3BlY3RfcmF0aW89M3gyJmFtcDthdXRvX3N0YXJ0PTAmYW1wO3BmX2lkPTExNjQ4JmFtcDtyZWw9MyZhbXA7c2hvd190aXRsZT0wJmFtcDt2YV9pZD00MTAxMzE4JmFtcDt2b2x1bWU9OCZhbXA7d2luZG93cz0xIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMzMCIgd2lkdGg9IjQyNSIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIHNjcm9sbGluZz0ibm8iPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==On June 18th, 2013 the first of many groundbreaking ceremonies was held by Pennsylvania’s newest natural gas distribution company. Leatherstocking Gas Company, LLC held the event at the Montrose JSHS. The ceremony was well attended by representatives from state and local government, regional economic development, two Pennsylvania PUC Commissioners, Leatherstocking’s industry partners’ representatives from the - [Environmental Excellence Partnership Award](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/environmentalexcellencepartnershipaward/) - Posted Contributed By: George Stark – Director, External Affairs I had the honor and privilege of representing Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation recently at the Southern Gas Association’s Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The SGA focuses on linking people, ideas and information from members of the natural gas industry. They seek ground-breaking ideas and smart - [Sheepy Hollow Stock Dog Trial](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sleepy-hollow/) - Post Contributed by: Bill desRosiers - Coordinator of External Affairs North of Tunkhannock, tucked between the rolling hills of Susquehanna County is the small town of Hop Bottom, PA. It’s the kind of one “stop-sign town” that normally doesn't draw a second look from people passing through. But once a year the community comes alive - [#FF Alternative Clean Transportation: ACT Expo](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-alternative-clean-transportation-act-expo/) - #FF @ACTExpo is a great place to learn about alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technologies. This is North America’s largest alternative fuel and clean vehicle technology conference and expo. Building upon two successful years in Southern California, ACT Expo 2013 moves to the U.S. capital to focus on the future of alternatively-fueled transportation from coast - [Frac or Fiction: Are hundreds of chemicals in frac fluid?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/frac-or-fiction-there-are-hundreds-of-chemicals-in-frac-fluid/) - Frac or Fiction: Is frac fluid comprised of hundreds of chemicals? Thanks to Frac Focus, this accusation is easily able to be debunked. Cabot is committed to being a transparent corporation. We want you to understand and know exactly what we’re doing in your communities and on your land. As a testament to our commitment we register - [What do YOU want to See?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/what-do-you-want-to-see/) - We write posts on Well Said to keep readers informed with what Cabot is doing, what is going on in our communities and the latest information about natural gas and oil. Since the blog’s beginning in early 2012 we have tried to keep the posts coming by integrating different topics, media and content to keep - [Picture Tuesday: Old Glory Sporting Clay Shoot](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/picture-tuesday-old-glory-sporting-clay-shoot/) - Hundreds of individuals came out to Susquehanna County last Friday to celebrate Flag Day at the Old Glory Sporting Clay Shoot benefitting the PA Veterans Foundation and Hunts for Healing. The day was a wonderful success and the total amount raised is still being calculated. For now at least, here are some photos from the - [Timber Project](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/timber-project/) - The construction of roads and pad-sites often leaves Cabot with an excess amount of timber and wood. Rather than simply disposing of this wood, Cabot has partnered with The Wyoming County Correctional Facility to have this timber turn into usable firewood. Some of this firewood will be donated to Boy & Girl Scout Troops (for - [#FF Oil & Gas Awards](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-oil-gas-awards/) - The Oil and Gas companies are hitting the red carpet. Find out more from @OilandGasAwards through this week’s #FF. When we spoke with the Oil and Gas Award’s CEO, Daniel Creasey he gave us the low down about the new award industry. The Awards were launched in 2012. The Oil & Gas Awards recognize the - [Frac or Fiction: Frac'ing causes Tap Water to be Lit on Fire?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/fracing-causes-tap-water-to-be-lit-on-fire/) - Last week we started a new blog segment. Today is the second post for Frac or Fiction. This new section will focus on debunking myths and confirming facts about the natural gas and oil industry. Despite what you may have seen or heard frac’ing DOES NOT cause tap water to be lit on fire. Methane is - [Video Tuesday: Small Business Growth](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-tuesday-small-business-growth/) - PGlmcmFtZSBzdHlsZT0id2lkdGg6IDYyNnB4OyBoZWlnaHQ6IDM4M3B4OyIgc3JjPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkL3lBODZFUEhfem9rIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjM1OCIgd2lkdGg9IjU3MSIgYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuPSIiIGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyPSIwIj48L2lmcmFtZT4= - [Gibson Park Project](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/gibson-park-project-2/) - Post contributed by: Jim Holbert - Creator of Wildlife Management News, Northern Representative for Buck Forage Products. When my friend, Bill desRosiers invited me to do an article about a Cabot Gas/South Gibson Community work day at the old ball park, I really had reservations on how I could tie that project to my publication - [#FF - Susquehanna County Library](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ff-susquehanna-county-library/) - This week we are going to read into things a little more as we feature The Susquehanna County Library (@susqcolib) as our #FF. We spoke with Liz Holbert, PR Coordinator for the Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association. Liz gave us a brief history about The Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library - [Frac or Fiction: How is it Spelled?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/frac-or-fiction-how-is-it-spelled/) - Today marks the beginning of a new category of WellSaidCabot. The new section will focus on debunking myths and confirming facts about the natural gas and oil industry, also known as: Our first topic may be one of the most common discrepancies about hydraulic fracturing. (HINT: Look at the blog category.) Okay, the title - [Upcoming Event: Cabot Community Picnic](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/upcoming-event-cabot-community-picnic/) - [Video Tuesday: Video Short-Cabot & ComTech Work Together to Recycle Water](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/short-comtech/) - Here’s something you might not know - Cabot takes steps to help reduce our water use through recycling and reduce our carbon footprint at the same time. Watch to see how: PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvVFlfTTNOWnowX2M/cmVsPTAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE1IiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49IiIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg== - [Cabot’s Record Setting United Way Campaign](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabots-record-setting-united-way-campaign/) - Last Wednesday, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation was honored, for the second year in a row, for the United Way of Allegheny County Outstanding Campaign Performance Award. A Thank You luncheon was held in the ballroom of the Westin Hotel. The room packed with supporters listening to stories, and awaiting the presentation that revealed the - [#FF - Marcellus Minutes](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/marcellus-minutes/) - This week’s #FF features Marcellus Minutes, which can be found on Twitter as @marcellusmin. We talked to Tim Bittle, the publisher of Marcellus Minutes. Tim offered a brief overview of Marcellus Minute, and some of their outreach: Marcellus Minutes is a weekly newsletter and website that features information on related legislation and reporting of testimony on - [A Day at Environthon](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/a-day-at-environthon/) - Post contributed by Bill desRosiers - Coordinator, External Affairs "It is in man's heart that the life of nature's spectacle exists; to see it, one must feel it." - Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), Emile, 1762 With video games and social media occupying the minds of teenagers today, it’s refreshing to find a program that brings young adults outside - [Video Tuesday: Lackawanna College Rig Tour](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/lackawanna-tour-video/) - We're featuring this video as a reminder of the great education that Lackawanna College School of Petroleum and Natural Gas is providing for its students. These students aren't just sitting in classrooms, they're out getting rig tours to learn help prepare them for their future in the industry. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvT3hMRnRrSGE2ZDgiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE1IiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49IiIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==Want to learn more? Come out to the Cabot - [Weekend Recap - BBQ, Honoring Vets & Sweet Rides](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/weekend-recap/) - Post contributed by Brittany Thomas - Coordinator, External Affairs Last weekend was so full of events, it took us until Thursday to have all of the photos uploaded! The Chocolate & Wine Festival is a wonderful event for more than the obvious reasons (chocolate & wine) but because the proceeds from the day go to - [First Use of Natural Gas to Power Equipment for Hydraulic Fracturing in NEPA](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/natural-gas-fracturing/) - In case you happened to miss the news on earlier this week, Cabot made an announcement regarding using natural gas to power hydraulic fracturing equipment in partnership with FTS International and Caterpillar Global Petroleum. Below is the full release: SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) announces the use of Marcellus Shale natural gas to fracture - [Video Tuesday: Are you ready for the Cabot Picnic?](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/video-picnic/) - The Cabot Community Picnic is less than two months away...are you ready? PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvYmNXR3R0c3dCcEE/cmVsPTAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzE1IiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49IiIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg== - [Meet the Cabot Crew: Sarah Lynch](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/sarah-lynch/) - Hello everyone! My name is Sarah Lynch, and I am the summer 2013 External Affairs Intern. I’m finishing up my first week here at the Pittsburgh office and I learned very quickly that I will certainly have my hands full this summer! I just completed my junior year at Penn State, majoring in Public Relations - [Guest Post: Safely Keeping Our Eyes on the Goal](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/eyes-on-goal/) - Post contributed by Eric Blackshire - Supervisor, Gas Control for Cabot With many of you probably reading this on a hand-held electronic device, you will understand that we have all grown a custom to information being accessible 247. In the Oil & Gas industry, we are no different. 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The Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association of Pennsylvania (PIOGA) is the principal nonprofit trade association representing Pennsylvania's independent oil and natural gas producers, marketers, - [Cabot's Water Use](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/cabots-water-use/) - If you've been coming to our blog for a while (thanks!) you may have already read about how Cabot strives to recycle 100% of the drilling and completions fluids used in our operations. But what you may not know - or may have forgotten - is that the oil and gas industries account for 1% - [Upcoming Event: SSDHHC Car Show](https://wellsaidcoterra.com/ssdhhc-car-show/) - Post contributed by Jon Konzelman - Assistant to the Principal, SSDHHCThe Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children is proud to host its 10th annual Car Show on Sunday, May 19th. 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