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Hydraulic Fracturing: David Palmerton Speaks About the Pros & Cons of This Hot- Button Issue

August 5, 2011

David Palmerton discussed the controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing, and its pros and cons, when he spoke at a meeting of the Niagara Business Association, held at the Buffalo Club in Buffalo, NY. He also presented information about the history of the Marcellus Shale gas development and the many business opportunities available.

David Palmerton “Covers It All” in Online Q&A Hosted By Local Media

June 21, 2011

Representing the Independent Oil and Gas Association, David Palmerton participated in a “Cover It Live” online Question & Answer session about the Marcellus Shale with the Auburn Citizen and Skaneateles Journal. The Q&A was hosted by online producer Robert Harding. During the session, Mr. Palmerton answered a variety of common questions about the Marcellus Shale gas development, including environmental issues and job creation.

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: David Palmerton Discusses the Economic Opportunities Offered Through Marcellus Shale

June 16, 2011

The Empire Chapter of the Risk Management Association invited David Palmerton to speak to a group of bankers from around New York State at the Genessee Grande Hotel in Syracuse, NY. Topics he discussed included the potential for jobs and economic development through Marcellus Shale, as well as the long-term financial implications for New York State.

David Palmerton Speaks at Shale Gas Summit Conference

Posted: November 19, 2010

David Palmerton spoke at the Shale Gas Summit Conference held in Houston, Texas on November 16, 2010. He was a member of a four person panel on the following topics.

  • "Successful Permitting
    Best Practices for Controlling Costs While Managing Environmental Risks"
  • "Minimizing Legal Risk
    Best Practices in Preparing for Future Environmental Challenges"

David Palmerton Speaks at Energy in the Northeast

Posted: October 1, 2010

David Palmerton spoke at the Energy in the Northeast Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts on September 27, 2010. He was a featured speaker on the topic of "Update on Natural Gas Supplies and It's Dominant Role in the Electricity Market in the Northeast."

David Palmerton Quoted in Bloomberg News Article About Possible New York State Drilling Ban

Posted: August 3, 2010

Bloomberg News reviews the proposed New York State ban on hydrofracking, the process used to extract natural gas deposits from shale rock. Palmerton discusses the industry's use of technology and proven safety procedures.

Buffalo Business First Discusses American Petroleum Institute's Marcellus Shale Economic Impact Study

Posted: July 30, 2010

Buffalo Business First reporter David Bertola interviews David Palmerton about the estimated 280,000 new jobs that developing the Marcellus Shale would create across the region.

Central New York Business Journal Discusses Hydrofracking, Interviews Local Expert David Palmerton

Posted: April 2, 2010

The Central New York Business Journal outlines the hydrofracking process and the economic benefits to Upstate New York.

David Palmerton Quoted in BusinessWeek Article

Posted: March 31, 2010

David Palmerton was quoted in a BusinessWeek article discussing natural gas drilling and Governor David Paterson's recent political troubles.

David Palmerton to Discuss Natural Gas Exploration During Air & Waste Management Association Technical Conference

Posted: March 24, 2010

David Palmerton, president and CEO of Syracuse-based environmental consulting firm the Palmerton Group LLC, will provide local natural gas drilling expertise during the 14th Annual Technical Conference of the Air & Waste Management Association, Central New York Chapter on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.

Morrisville Readies to Train Natural Gas Drilling Workforce, Program Advisory Panel Includes David Palmerton

Posted: March 10, 2010

Morrisville State College discusses a new academic program of study that would train workers for jobs within the natural gas development industry. From the Evening Sun.

Skaneateles High School Airs Both Sides of the Marcellus Drilling Debate

Posted: March 8, 2010

David Palmerton, president and CEO of Syracuse-based environmental consulting firm the Palmerton Group LLC, is quoted during a public meeting on hydrofracking at Skaneateles High School. Learn more at MarcellusDrilling.com.

David Palmerton Provides Local Expertise During SUNY-ESF Marcellus Shale Discussion

Posted: March 3, 2010

David Palmerton quoted in Daily Orange article regarding the SUNY-ESF hydrofracking panel event.

"Everyone has a right to clean water and air," said David Palmerton, founder of the Palmerton Group Environmental Consulting Services. "This should not be us against them - we are all in this together…"

David Palmerton interviewed by News 10 Now (video) following the March 1st SUNY-ESF shale discussion.

"The hydrofracks that they want to use for horizontal drilling in the Marcellus Shale development takes between two and three million gallons… even smaller than what golf courses use on an industry-wide basis," said Dave Palmerton, President of Palmerton Group LLC."

David Palmerton quoted in Skaneateles Journal coverage of the SUNY-ESF Marcellus Shale panel.

"This is a big deal," Palmerton said. "An increase in natural gas drilling in the state would produce jobs, revenue for local and state governments and provide landowners with income."

WXXI -- David Palmerton, One of Two Expert Panelists to Review Marcellus Shale Drilling Today on Rochester's WXXI-AM

Posted: March 2, 2010

David Palmerton will join Katherine Nadeu of Environmental Advocates of New York today at noon to discuss hydrofracking and the Marcellus Shale formation live with host Bob Smith on Rochester's WXXI-AM.

David Palmerton to Discuss Hydrofracking During SUNY-ESF Marcellus Shale Panel

Posted: February 22, 2010

David Palmerton, president and CEO of Syracuse-based environmental consulting firm the Palmerton Group LLC, will serve as a local hydraulic fracturing expert during the Marcellus Shale panel discussion sponsored by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). The event will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 1 in Marshall Hall Auditorium on the SUNY-ESF campus.

New Enforcement Rules — Modifications to the New York State Petroleum Bulk Storage Program 2009

Posted: June 9, 2009

"The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) will begin to enforce modifications to its Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) program on July 21, 2009. This enforcement is the result of regulations passed on July 21, 2008; however, a draft version of those regulations will reportedly not be available until early to mid 2010…"

CNY Business Journal Honors the Palmerton Group

Posted: 2008

The Central New York Business Journal recently honored the 50 fastest growing companies in Central New York. The Palmerton Group was selected as the number one fastest growing firm (under $10 million category). "The reason for doing this is that these 50 companies represent the engine that is pulling the economy in Central New York. We feel that it's important that we recognize each of these companies for the contributions that each makes not to just the economy but to the general community" said Norman Poltenson of the Business Journal.