The Independent Oil and Natural Gas Association of New York Launches New Web Blog

LAKEVIEW, NY (09/22/2008)(readMedia)-- In response to concerns that have arisen within the community in regard to potential natural gas exploration here in New York State, the Independent Oil and Natural Gas Association of New York (IOGA-NY) has developed an informational web blog: www.marcellusfacts.com. The new site will provide details about the drilling process, leasing, informational meeting notices, links to other relevant sites, and will offer a comment section - allowing visitors to post questions and receive answers from qualified industry personnel.

"Our goal is to help clarify misconceptions and provide accurate information on the natural gas exploration process," said Brad Gill, Executive Director of IOGA-NY. "The fact is natural gas exploration is not new to New York. Our member companies have been drilling here for over one hundred years and have an exceptional track record on environmental compliance and safety standards."

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas is the nation's fastest-growing energy source, with demand forecast to increase by about 22 percent between now and 2030. Currently New York must import 95 percent of its natural gas from other states.

"At a time of financial hardship, we have the chance to provide an energy resource not only for our state, but nationwide," said Gill. "This tremendous resource will yield new economic development opportunities, create substantial job growth, and reduce our reliance on others by giving us our own low-cost energy source. Now is the time to embrace this opportunity, not shy away from it."

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IOGA-NY is a trade association, founded in 1980, to protect, foster, and advance the common interests of oil and gas producers, professionals, and related industries in the State of New York. IOGA-NY takes great pride in its commitment to members and their local communities.

For a copy of IOGA's new informational booklet, titled "Homegrown Energy, The Facts About Natural Gas Exploration of the Marcellus Shale" click here: www.marcellusfacts.com/pdf/homegrownenergy.pdf

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Posted Monday September 22, 2008 at 05:28 pm by Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York