Gas tests could be precursor to widespread development

February 19, 2010

Filed in: Industry

Natural gas developers may soon discover whether Somerset County’s Marcellus Shale is the gold mine they had hoped for.

Representatives from two major industry stakeholders indicated that major development in this area could come as early as this summer.

“I think that’s pretty realistic — if there’s gas to be had,” said Kristi Gittins, communications vice president for Dallas-based Chief Oil & Gas. “Obviously our goal is to get gas on a pipeline as quickly, safely and as environmentally friendly as possible.”