Leader Profile
Tom Murphy
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Natural Gas Program Management
Program Leader
Areas of Expertise
Gas Leasing Education
Member of the statewide Penn State Cooperative Extension Natural Gas Team tasked with educating landowners, public officials, and community/business leaders on the impact of the exploration for natural gas in the Marcellus shale in PA and nearby states. This effort involves community-based educational programs and web-based technology along with individual consultations.
Topics covered by leasing team members:
Overview of the drilling process
Lease terms, addendums
Lease negotiation strategy
Identification of drilling companies in landowners location
Environmental issues associated with the drilling process
Water quality and quantity
Financial considerations when making a leasing decision
Pipeline right of way siting and payments
Forestry impacts
Extensive "frequently asked questions" section in group sessions, individual phone and email consultations, and online at www.wpsu.org/gasrush/
The Penn State Natural Gas Team now is comprised of almost 40 Educators with some or all of their professional time designated towards this program. If you are looking for fact-based education to help in your decision making process, please feel free to call one of us.
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| Lysock View Complex 542 County Farm Road, Suite 206 Montoursville, PA 17754-9621 |
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570-433-3040 | |
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570-433-4331 | |
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LycomingExt@psu.edu | |
Tom Murphy
Penn State Cooperative Extension, Lycoming County
Educator/Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture
Lysock View Complex Fax: 570-433-4331
542 County Farm Road, Suite 206
Montoursville, PA 17754-9621
Phone: 570-433-3040
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