Providing an unbiased look at the intricacies of the Marcellus Shale with insights from 38 respected experts that separate fact from fiction and uncover the TRUTH behind the questions everyone is asking.

Featuring the collective wisdom of 38 experts

Over 40 tables, charts, and graphs

A bonus disk with over 450 pages of factual materials referenced by our expert guests

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Disc Summaries

Disc One: A Geological Overview
Experts: Mark Laskow, Terry Engelder, John Harper, Robert Ross
Disc one explores the genesis of the Marcellus Shale. You’ll hear how the shale initially formed over eons, its geologic makeup, and how the shale’s components evolved to form one of the largest reserves of natural gas in the world.

Disc Two: The Economic and Environmental Impact
Experts: Robert Watson, Pat McCune, Seamus McGraw, David Spigelmyer
The Marcellus Shale is heralded to be one of the most lucrative energy developments ever for the region. Disc two explores the impact of price fluctuations on the Marcellus play, additional revenue streams from byproduct sales and the impact this development will have on the region.

Disc Three: An In-Depth Look At Fracking
Experts: Mark Laskow, Dan Arthur, Dave Keefe, Tom Hampton
Disc three presents the complex technical details of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. This method of extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale is a complex process, and has generated much controversy, drawing debate from environmentalists and drilling supporters alike.

Disc Four: What is Horizontal Drilling?
Experts: Mark Laskow, Bob Garland, Lowell Zane Shuck, Albert Yost
Before horizontal drilling, drillers were limited to the depth of the seam when extracting natural gas. Disc four drills down into the details of this process and provides expert commentary on how drillers gain access to the wealth of gas within the Marcellus Shale.

Disc Five: What Happens to the Waste Water & Byproduct?
Experts: Mark Laskow, Daryl Heiser, John Veil, Brian Oram
The extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale stands to provide a significant economic benefit to the stakeholders and communities involved. But one nagging question remains: What’s the plan for handling the waste water and the byproducts produced? Disc five is your guide to learning about this critical issue.

Disc Six: What Will Happen to Our Farms & Roads?
Experts: Dr. Barry Scheetz, Elizabeth Maclin, Gary Swan, Mark Laskow
What effects will all the trucking in and out of drilling areas have on our roads and related infrastructure? Will our aging bridges withstand the stress created by transporting the drilling machinery and heavy rigs required to extract natural gas? What impact will drilling have on our farms? Disc six explores these and other important questions related to public infrastructure. THE TRUTH

Disc Seven: How Will Our Water Table and Other Subterranean Minerals be Affected?
Experts: Mark Laskow, Scott Roberts, David Yoxtheimer, John Hanger
What are aquifers? What are the risks to our underground water supply? Disc seven explores the impact on our water table from Marcellus related activity. This unique panel of industry experts discusses the risks and concerns associated with drilling.

Disc Eight: What Are The Financial Estimates for This Project?
Experts: Pat McCune, Dr. John Felmy, Dr. Michael Jacobson, Ray Perryman
When combined with the Utica Shale, the Marcellus reserves exceed those of the largest energy field in the world. But what does Marcellus Shale development mean for our economy? What are the financial implications for those directly affected by the Marcellus Shale? Find the answers to these questions on our in-depth financial coverage on disc eight.

Disc Nine: Where Will the Part Time Workers Come From?
Experts: Pat McCune, Danielle Boston, Kai Schafft, Jim Hayes
The Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association (PIOGA) claims that over the next decade Marcellus-related activities will result in more than 200,000 jobs for our region. Disc nine explores what these jobs will be, who will train the workers and what will happen to these jobs after Marcellus wells stop producing.

Disc Ten: Land Leasing & Acquisition: How Do All Parties Ensure a Fair Deal?
Experts: Mark Laskow, Bradlee Tebbs, Jacqueline Root, Doug Clark, Guy Trulli
Knowing all the facts is key to ensuring the best, most lucrative deal for landowners. Disc ten covers issues such as eminent domain, Utica rights, length of lease, testing costs and more. Our expert guests provide the insights necessary to ensure a fair deal on Marcellus Shale land leasing and acquisition.

Disc Eleven: What Is Pooling and How Does It Affect Landowners?
Experts: Mark Laskow, Bradlee Tebbs, Guy Trulli, Donald Dulac, Carl Carlson
Land pooling is one of the hottest issues for landowners in the Marcellus region. Can you get a better deal if you join or pool your land with your neighbors? What happens if some neighbors don’t want any drilling activity on their land? Disc eleven will help you handle these pressing issues.

Disc Twelve: What Happens After The Drillers Are Gone?
Experts: Mike Mackin, Scott Rotruck, Jason Fink, Pat McCune
You hear about the Marcellus Shale, but you don’t own any property atop one of the largest deposits of natural gas in the world. Nor are you a driller with contracts to tap into this resource. Can you still benefit from the Marcellus Shale development? Disc twelve unveils business opportunities that will emerge from the Marcellus Shale activity including companies that support the basic, life needs of the contracted workers to companies that will handle the output of the region’s natural resources.

Table, Chart & Graph Highlights:

• The Geologic Timescale of Marcellus Shale
• Employment Impacts in number of Jobs
• Forecast for Marcellus Natural Gas Production, 2009-2020
• Current and Future Economic Impacts
• Horizontal and Vertical Well Completions
• Fracturing Fluid Additives, Main Compounds and Common Uses
• Process of Shale Gas Development
• Casing Zones and Cement Programs
• Comparison of Target Shale Depth and Base of Treatable Groundwater