Posts Tagged ‘gas drilling rigs’

The number of drilling rigs in the Marcellus Shale regions of Pennsylvania is approaching two thousand (2000).  Reports note that over one thousand and eight hundred gas drilling rigs  (1800) have been placed in operation.  Industry leaders are touting the great positive economic impact of the expanding natural gas industry.  Hundreds of new Marcellus Shale gas drilling rigs are planned throughout Pennsylvania.  Thr thirteen lawyers at DOUGHERTY LEVENTHAL PRICE LLP—DLP—PENNSYLVANIA TRUCK ACCIDENT AND MARCELLUS SHALE GAS DRILLING RIG INJURY LAWYERS, continue to follow this and other Marcellus Shale gas drilling issues in Pennsylvania.

Reports indicate the the number of gas drilling rigs and gas production in the Marcellus Shale gas regions of Bradford, Susquehanna, Tioga, Sullivan, Wyoming, Potter, Clinton and Lycoming counties, Pennsylvania are dramatically increasing.  Gas production is up greatly–over 60% by some estimates– at Pennsylvania gas sites. Likewise, gas drilling opponents note an increasae in environmental concerns, Pennsylvania truck accidents, truck traffic and other problems.  DLP, Pennsylvania truck accident lawyers continue to monitor these issues.

The governor’s study commission on Marcellus Shale gas drilling has raised concerns about private well construction in light of the current drilling rig boom in Pennsylvania.  Well water quality continues to be a major concern of Pennsylvania residents living in gas country.  DLP, Pennsylvania truck accident lawyers, drilling rig accident lawyers, nursing home abuse lawyers and personal injury lawyers in complex and serious matters continue to monitor this issue on behalf of our clients.