“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” –Benjamin Franklin

Having an understanding of “the Basics” will help any landowner navigate through the numerous issues that will be encountered in the leasing process. Please find below some links and downloads we think will be helpful along the way.

Horizontal Gas Drilling Animation

Marcellus Shale Education

Overview of the Marcellus Shale - from Geology.com

The Marcellus Shale Play in Pennsylvania - from the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources

The Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach & Research

Utica Shale Education

Overview of the Utica Shale - from Geology.com

Shale Development - from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources