Adam1974
22 Mar 2011
News / "Shale Gas Revolution" will make Poland a Leading Country in Europe! [202]
I have worked as an environmental engineering consultant for the last 15 years since graduating at the top of my class at Penn State, ranked #1 in my chosen field of study, Hydrogeology--but I for sure don't know everything and learn more every day. I do contract work for many of the Exploration and Production companies from the U.S. as well as Poland, France and others. I've worked studying and cleaning up hundreds of the worst and most contaminated EPA superfund sites across the country. The companies making the most money right now in Poland are the Polish and German drilling companies at this point. The Polish E&P companies are learning fast and are starting to drill themselves. I am exactly who I say I am and will meet with anyone who says otherwise.
sar-You should give Range Resources a call at 724-743-6700 and ask for Matt. He will set it up so you can visit a working rig site where you can see what they are doing and you will have a chance to voice your opinions for the good and the bad. Hiring Tom Ridge's firm, the former Homeland Security Director, is an odd choice in my opinion and I always have to question that myself as he's sure done quite well working for a suite of industries since leaving office. He's originally from Erie, PA which is near where I grew up and I know he at least used to be a good guy. Of course, if his job has been to make the regulations lax--that hasn't worked so well as PADEP has increased the regs to better protect the environment the last few years and been quick to fine anyone that steps out of line and even shut down some operators--as they should do.
The U.S. EPA studied hydraulic fracturing a couple years ago and concluded it was safe but they are working on another study now to validate the first which is a good idea because it doesn't hurt to be sure enough when the environment is at stake.
Some of those websites posted above are either mirrors, but most of them are publication companies from Europe that are trying to make a buck by publishing magazines and conferences that cost a big chunk of change (thousands of dollars) to attend. That other poster 'cladd' as referenced above is clearly a PR person for that naturalgasforeurope deal but I'm not advertising or selling anything for anyone.
I just thought the Polish people needed something to be happy about is all--my sole motivation!
Now when I see people with an emotional response to an issue that deserves a careful scientific analysis--then I feel obliged to contribute with data and facts only so that rational people can decide for themselves. If anyone has any questions on the environmental/water supply aspect of shale gas drilling I will try to check in occasionally and answer them to the best of my abilities--or you can email me and I'll do my best to reply. I'm also interested to meet and talk to people while in Poland and learn about everything that I can about the people, culture, and history while I'm there.
I have worked as an environmental engineering consultant for the last 15 years since graduating at the top of my class at Penn State, ranked #1 in my chosen field of study, Hydrogeology--but I for sure don't know everything and learn more every day. I do contract work for many of the Exploration and Production companies from the U.S. as well as Poland, France and others. I've worked studying and cleaning up hundreds of the worst and most contaminated EPA superfund sites across the country. The companies making the most money right now in Poland are the Polish and German drilling companies at this point. The Polish E&P companies are learning fast and are starting to drill themselves. I am exactly who I say I am and will meet with anyone who says otherwise.
sar-You should give Range Resources a call at 724-743-6700 and ask for Matt. He will set it up so you can visit a working rig site where you can see what they are doing and you will have a chance to voice your opinions for the good and the bad. Hiring Tom Ridge's firm, the former Homeland Security Director, is an odd choice in my opinion and I always have to question that myself as he's sure done quite well working for a suite of industries since leaving office. He's originally from Erie, PA which is near where I grew up and I know he at least used to be a good guy. Of course, if his job has been to make the regulations lax--that hasn't worked so well as PADEP has increased the regs to better protect the environment the last few years and been quick to fine anyone that steps out of line and even shut down some operators--as they should do.
The U.S. EPA studied hydraulic fracturing a couple years ago and concluded it was safe but they are working on another study now to validate the first which is a good idea because it doesn't hurt to be sure enough when the environment is at stake.
Some of those websites posted above are either mirrors, but most of them are publication companies from Europe that are trying to make a buck by publishing magazines and conferences that cost a big chunk of change (thousands of dollars) to attend. That other poster 'cladd' as referenced above is clearly a PR person for that naturalgasforeurope deal but I'm not advertising or selling anything for anyone.
I just thought the Polish people needed something to be happy about is all--my sole motivation!
Now when I see people with an emotional response to an issue that deserves a careful scientific analysis--then I feel obliged to contribute with data and facts only so that rational people can decide for themselves. If anyone has any questions on the environmental/water supply aspect of shale gas drilling I will try to check in occasionally and answer them to the best of my abilities--or you can email me and I'll do my best to reply. I'm also interested to meet and talk to people while in Poland and learn about everything that I can about the people, culture, and history while I'm there.