Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Policy Conference

hosted by PEC and the Duquesne University

May 3-4, 2010
Pittsburgh, PA
 
*Note: Stay tuned for additional details which are forthcoming.

How should Pennsylvania construct an effective regulatory framework that allows the natural gas industry to prosper...while protecting environmental and conservation values?
 
If you have a stake in the development of regulatory policy and decision-making pertaining to Marcellus shale gas production in Pennsylvania, then you should attend this important conference!
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Duquesne University invite you to join us on May 3-4, 2010, for the Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Policy Conference, where we will seek to identify strategies and practices for the effective and sustainable development of this extraordinary resource.
Among the topics we'll discuss include:

    * The economics of Marcellus shale development in America's energy mix
    * Regulatory obstacles and opportunities in Pennsylvania
    * Opportunities and benefits of a successful Marcellus gas development industry in Pennsylvania
    * Finding the balance between conservation and gas resource development
    * Local community considerations
    * Environmental issues
    * Best management practices and long-term conservation methods
    * Policy recommendations

...and much, much more. 

The Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Policy Conference will feature an outstanding faculty of speakers from both Pennsylvania and other Marcellus shale formation states:

    * Regulatory agencies
    * Legislative and executive branch officials
    * Municipal and local government officials
    * Natural gas development industry
    * Landowners
    * Environmental organizations
    * Engineering and policy advocates from national universities
    * Economic development organizations
    * Others

Watch for more information in the weeks ahead. For more information, call:

Pennsylvania Environmental Council
(412) 481-9400
or email us at marcelluspolicyconference@pecpa.org

The cost of the two-day conference is $350, which includes a dinner.  Registration is online at: http://www.pecpa.org/marcellusregistration