Penn State Marcellus Links
Research Areas
Penn State has leading scholars and researchers working on many of the most critical areas of research related to Marcellus shale development. Those faculty and professional staff are committed to extending science-based information to stakeholder groups including federal and state legislators, the natural gas industry, environmental organizations and the public.
The Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research aims to coordinate and facilitate programs of research and outreach and to address the complete range of issues presented by development of the Marcellus Shale and other gas shales. The range of Penn State expertise and strength in Marcellus-related research is outlined in the topics that follow:
- Marcellus Geology and Appropriate Technologies
- Manufacturing and Supply of Materials for Hydrofracturing
- Legacy Implications for the Environment
- Local and Regional Impacts and Quality of Life
- Transportation, Development, and Environment
- Worker Housing
- Natural Gas Utilization