Happy Friday!

The big stories of the week focus on New York. Our last post focused on these updates, and the idea that things seem to be moving forward, although much slower than some may have hoped.

Have a great weekend,

Lauren

Marcellus Shale

Photos reveal effects of Marcellus shale drilling:

http://triblive.com/aande/museums/3032181-74/fair-drilling-brown-gas-goldsmith-marcellus-neighbors-fracking-homes-shale#axzz2E0Ogd6ST

A forthcoming book argues that the country’s shale gas plays contain only about a quarter of the fuel that has been estimated by the US Energy Information Administration, and other widely used industry and academic assessments.

http://energy.aol.com/2012/12/03/are-us-shale-gas-resources-overstated-part-1/?a_dgi=aolshare_linkedin

Utica Shale

“We are pleased to announce another strong flow test from our position in the Utica Shale of Eastern Ohio,” commented Jim Palm, Chief Executive Officer of Gulfport. “Our results to date continue to validate our high expectations for the play and, with the commencement of operations at MarkWest’s Cadiz Complex, we look forward to maximizing the play’s potential.”

http://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-11-28&val=760689&cat=energy4

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s energy industry maintains growth spurt despite challenges

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/print-edition/2012/11/30/pittsburghs-energy-industry-maintains.html?page=all

http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20121203/NEWS08/121209868/-1/news#.ULz7NIY1uZS

New York:

In heart of Marcellus Shale region, Cuomo repeats similar refrain
Elmira Star-Gazette
With the state potentially in the homestretch of its lengthy review of hydrofracking, Gov. Andrew Cuomo traveled to the heart of the Marcellus Shale for an update on the Southern Tier’s economic-development plan. And unsurprisingly, Cuomo was met by …
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