Events
Current Listing of Programs:
Oct-Nov: "Your Business and Marcellus Shale" five-week webinar sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension and local partners across the region, 8:00 to 9:30 AM. For additional information, please check the website at http://www.economicdevelopment.psu.edu/NG_BusDev/ .
Nov 19: "The Complexities of Leasing Gas Rights", 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Troy Fire Hall, Troy PA. Tom Murphy, Penn State Cooperative Extension presenting. Sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company. Please RSVP by November 16th at (570) 673-5127.
Nov 19: "Opportunities and Challenges for Your Business", 6:00 to 8:30 PM, Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Tunkhannock, PA. Timothy W. Kelsey, Ph.D., Professor of Agricultural Economics, Penn State Cooperative Extension presenting for the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce. The seminar is free to chamber members, or $10 per attendee for non-members. Reservations can be made by e-mailing maureen@wyccc.com or calling 570-836-7755.
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Natural Gas Summit: November 16-18, 2009. Please check the website at http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/natural-gas/index.html for information and registration.
Marcellus Shale Workforce Forum: December 7-8, 2009. Blair County Convention Center. Register today at conferences.cas.psu.edu or call 814-865-8301 or toll-free 877-778-2937
Dec 17: "Marcellus Shale - Understanding Units and Managing Bonuses and Royalties", 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Blue Ridge High School Auditorium, 5058 School Rd., New Milford, PA. Please call Susquehanna County Cooperative Extension at (570) 278-1158 to pre-register.
WEBINARS
Once you have registered to attend a seminar, you will be directed to a website providing details on how to connect and participate in future seminars. Please be aware that we request you sign in for all seminars 10-15 minutes before the scheduled viewing time to verify audio and video connectivity.
Remember after you register, you will be taken to a website providing all the information you need to directly link to the webinar. Please print that page or bookmark that site.
Registration is Free. REGISTER TODAY for a seminar
Date Topic Title Speaker Time November 19, 2009 "Leasing and Drilling on State Owned Lands" Nathan S Bennett, Sr. Geologic Scientist, DCNR, Bureau of Forestry, Minerals Section 1-2 PM December 17, 2009 "Marcellus Shale Legislation and Litigation: A Year in Review" Ross H. Pifer, J.D., LL.M., Director, The Agricultural Law Resource & Reference Center, Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law 1-2 PM January 21, 2010 "Post Leasing - Considerations of What Happens Next, Lessons Learned to Date" Tom Murphy, Educator, Penn State Cooperative Extension 1-2 PM February 18, 2010 "Underground Injection Wells as an Option for Disposal of Shale Gas Wastewaters: Policies and Practicality" Karen D. Johnson, Chief, Ground Water& Enforcement Branch, US EPA, Region 3, Philadelphia 1-2 PM March 18, 2010 "The Impact of Marcellus Shale: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply?" Timothy W. Kelsey, Ph.D., State Program Leader, Economc & Community Development, Penn State Cooperative Extension 1-2 PM
We teach a variety of workshops upon request, including:
• Natural Gas Exploration - Infrastructure & Development: Workshops review natural gas infrastructure, such as pipelines, compressors, injection wells and restoration, natural gas drilling and water issues, background in natural gas exploration and well siting. A panel of speakers features local energy companies, consultants, geologists, educators, and/or governmental agencies. A question and answer period follows all sessions.
• Natural Gas Exploration and Leasing (NGEL) for Landowners: Workshops review what the gas resource is, PA DEP permitting and inspection issues, negotiating and understanding gas leases, and issues related to Clean & Green, CREP, and other governmental programs. A panel of speakers features local energy companies, consultants, geologists, and governmental agencies. A question and answer period follows all sessions.
• Economic and Community Impacts of Natural Gas Production: Workshop discusses the experience in other states with significant natural gas development, including workforce, local business, housing, and other impacts.
• Managing Gas Lease and Royalty Income: Workshop on financial management principles for landowners who have leased their land, including how to choose financial advisors, estate planning, and basic money management.
• Natural Gas Wells and Drinking Water: Workshop on water quality impacts of gas drilling and what homeowners need to know to monitor and protect their wells.
If you are interested in attending a workshop in your county, please let us know or check with your county extension office.
