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Resources on Marcellus Shale natural gas industry. Covering the industry, environmental concerns, hydraulic fracturing (fracking), finding aids, statistics, and mapping resources.

About this guide

Use this guide to discover more information about the Marcellus Shale. In recent years, this has become a hot topic of debate as drilling for natural gas in one of the largest areas of the United States promises to provide enough natural gas for the next forty years or more. This guide to will assist with finding all aspects of information including the process of gas extraction, environmental impacts, company and industry information, and much more. Use the tabs to navigate these topics in more detail and, as always, the library is here to assist you.

Map of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Region

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