Local Natural Gas Newsletter October Edition Now Available

There is every indication that the natural gas industry will be dramatically boosting its local presence during the next several years and sticking around for decades. Details are spelled out in the October edition of Monthly Roundup, the newsletter of the Potter County Natural Gas Task Force. Copies of the publication are available on the county’s website here (under Marcellus Shale/Natural Gas, Monthly Newsletter).

The public may obtain a copy over the counter at the Commissioners Office, located in the Gunzburger Building. Enter on North Main Street and go to the second door on the left. Those who would like to obtain a copy of Monthly Roundup by mail should call Judy Snyder at 814-274-8290, Ext. 207. Among the highlights in the October edition:

• Map, chart and spreadsheet detail where wells are being drilled in Potter County.
• ExxonMobil, Shell among heavyweights buying into Marcellus fields.
• Crystal ball: gas-powered vehicles, power plants will tap vast reserves.
• Businesses starting up in region to capitalize on gas industry growth.
• Gas well emergency training scheduled for local responders.
• Local volunteer water quality monitors  being recruited.
• Looking for work in gas industry? Local training available.