How Can Philadelphia Businesses Benefit from Shale Gas?

Seminar brings major players from the oil and gas industry to teach Delaware Valley businesses how they can jump into the supply chain

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pennsylvania shale gas revolution is transforming the economic landscape statewide, and yet the greater Philadelphia region has been slow to recognize its impact. The Delaware Valley Marcellus Association (DVMA) is hosting a half-day seminar, which will provide local businesses with hands-on information about involving their companies in this tremendous energy play.

“Cashing in on Natural Gas – a Seminar for Business Leaders Who Want to Grow in the Marcellus”

“Cashing in on Natural Gas – a Seminar for Business Leaders Who Want to Grow in the Marcellus,” will be held on Wednesday, February 6 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Malvern. The event will feature presentations from drilling and supply companies that have been steadfast in their willingness to educate Philadelphia companies to these important developments, so they can enter the supply chain and be called upon by major drilling companies.

Sponsored by Aqua America, Fulton Bank, Pilot Freight Services and the Philadelphia Business Journal, the seminar will include presentations from:

• George Stark, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, on Cabot Oil & Gas and its drilling activity
• Aaron Black, East Coast Risk Management, on how to orient safety programs in order to receive the safety ratings necessary to work in the industry
• Darlyn McDermott, Keystone Shale Solutions, on the importance of insurance in Master Service Agreements, and how insurance for the oil and gas industry differs from traditional liability insurance
• Matt Henderson, The Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach & Research (MCOR), on drilling activity in the Marcellus, Utica and other new shale discoveries
• Jim Ladlee, The Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach & Research (MCOR), on the drilling process and supply chain opportunities
• Joe Barone, ShaleDirectories.com, on five simple steps companies need to take to be successful in marketing and selling their products and services in the industry
• Michael Ryan, TekSolv, on why safety is one of the top issues when doing business in the Marcellus, and how TekSolv became one of the leading suppliers of safety services to the industry

For more information please visit www.MarcellusDelVal.org. Cost per attendee is $195 prior to February 6, and $250 at the door. Registration can be completed online.