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Marcellus: The Economic Miracle

As the Marcellus Shale development continues to be one of the most significant, and complex, economic drivers to ever emerge in the State of Pennsylvania, The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, is here to sort it all out. Marcellus: The Economic Miracle takes a look at the many ways in which Pennsylvania, and the U.S., stand to benefit from the Marcellus Shale development, and the industries that are directly (and indirectly) impacted as a result.

Ron Morris talks with industry experts from around the country on all things Marcellus, including how Marcellus was developed, how the natural gas is extracted from the shale, the benefits to landowners, the training and education of the Marcellus workforce, the role that impact fees and taxes play in the economics of Marcellus, the impact on the environment, what happens when the Marcellus has been fully tapped and the drillers go away, and much more.

Marcellus: the Economic Miracle - Supply & Demand

April 13, 2012

Guests: John Felmy

As part “Marcellus: the Economic Miracle”, American Entrepreneur Radio’s ongoing coverage of the economic impact of the Marcellus Shale, host Ron Morris examines the sustainability of Marcellus from a supply standpoint. Ron is joined by Arthur Berman, of Labyrinth Consulting, and John Felmy, of the American Petroleum Institute.

Marcellus: The Economic Miracle - Week 2

April 6, 2012

Guests: David Dickson, Mike Knapp, Rick Smead

As drillers pore through the State of Pennsylvania in order to tap into the vast resources present in the Marcellus Shale, the resulting natural gas output is bifurcated into “wet gas” and “dry gas”. But what, exactly, is the difference? What are the uses for each, and how do the markets for each shape up? As part of our latest series devoted to the Marcellus Shale, “Marcellus: the Economic Miracle”, The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, explores that very question as he talks with Rick Smead of Navigant Energy, along with Mike Knapp of Knapp Acquisitions and Production, about the makeup of wet gas and dry gas, and which one will be the more economically viable option as we continue to drill into Marcellus.

Getting to the Gas: The Business of Fracking

April 20, 2012

Guests: Mark Laskow, John Walsh

As part of the continuing coverage of the Marcellus Shale’s economic impact in the State of Pennsylvania, The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, examines the process of how drillers extract the natural gas out of the ground. Ron looks at the process of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, as he talks with Geoff Styles, President of GSW Strategy Group LLC, as well as our resident Marcellus expert, Mark Laskow, about the companies that are currently using this measure on Marcellus. He’ll examine the equipment that the drillers use, the professionals conducting the fracking exercises, and how the oil leaves the ground. Plus, he’ll examine the business impact of fracking, including the debate over the short and long term environmental concerns that those outside the industry have about fracking, and how the industry is working to mitigate those concerns.

Horizontal Drilling: Why Is It the Method of Choice For Marcellus Drillers?

April 27, 2012

Guests: L Zane Shuck, Daniel Soeder

American Entrepreneur Radio guest host Mark Laskow examines the practice of horizontal drilling as it relates to obtaining natural gas from the Marcellus Shale, and other shale developments. Mark talks with two experienced drilling experts, Dan Soeder of the National Energy Technology Laboratory and oil and gas consultant L Zane Shuck, about the mechanics of horizontal drilling, the business implications of the drilling process, and the environmental impact that is tied to this methodlogy.

What Happens to the Water That Is Created During the Fracking Process?

May 4, 2012

Guests: Brian Oram, David Yoxtheimer

As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s “Marcellus: The Economic Miracle” series, guest host Mark Laskow examines the water that is produced as a result of both the hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) and horizontal drilling processes. Mark, along with his guests, Brian Oram of BF Environmental Consultants and David Yoxtheimer of Penn State University, discuss the process of how the water is extracted, the treatment process, the health and safety concerns involved, and the entrepreneurial opportunities that exist for small and large companies in the water treatment process.

How Does the Oil and Gas Industry Manage the Environmental Impact of Marcellus Drilling?

May 11, 2012

Guests: John Hanger

As part of American Entrepreneur Radio’s “Marcellus: The Economic Miracle” series devoted to the impact that the Marcellus Shale is having on the region, Ron talks with John Hanger, the Former Secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection, regarding the environmental impact that Marcellus activity has on the area. John discusses the practices and standards in place to ensure safe drilling, discusses what the industry is doing to ensure that these standards are being met, and outlines the penalties that result when the environment is damaged as part of the drilling process.