The Marcellus shale is a deep layer of rock that lies 5,000 to 9,000 feet underground and runs through parts of several middle Atlantic states, including Pennsylvania.
With estimates of over $500 billion in recoverable gas in Pennsylvania, the Marcellus shale formation provides the perfect conduit for one of the commonwealth's highest priorities: using new technologies to lower energy costs and create jobs for Pennsylvania's citizens.
If utilized properly, economic impacts of Marcellus shale, such as the enhancement of our communities, and large amounts of income and capital available to our businesses, could be felt for decades to come. Learn more about the positive impacts of similar type projects in Texas and Wyoming, or utilize the "Important Resources" link on this page to find out more about this incredibly positive project that will impact Pennsylvania.
To view the DCED's Marcellus Shale Fact Sheet, please click here.
Natural Gas Impacts (a webpage of the Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Sciences)
Marcellus Shale (a webpage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)
Marcellus Shale Gas: New Research Results Surprise Geologists (a webpage of geology.com)
Gas, Oil Producers Form Marcellus Shale Committee (Pittsburgh Business Times)
Where Water Trumps Energy (New York Times Editorial)