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\"ANGA<\/a>

ANGA CEO Marty Durbin speaks at the Lackawanna College School of PNG, in New Milford, Friday, about the impact the local Marcellus Shale development is having on U.S. energy development. Cabot CEO Dan Dinges and Lackawanna College President Mark Volk also spoke. STAFF PHOTO\/STACI WILSON<\/p><\/div>\n

BY STACI WILSON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lackawanna College President Mark Volk envisions a future in natural gas that could change the world and the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas is located near some of the Marcellus\u2019 most prolific wells.<\/p>\n

At and event held Friday at the New Milford campus, Volk said, \u201cThis industry will change the face of northeastern Pennsylvania; change the face of the nation; and ultimately the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

And with those changes, he also sees an opportunity for area residents to acquire the skills and training necessary to get jobs with the industry.
\nStarted five years ago with a $1 million investment, the School of PNG has become not just a regional curriculum model, but a national one, Volk said. \u201cWe prepare them to walk out of the doors and directly into jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation of Houston, Texas, recognized the education provided at the college and, earlier this year, committed a total of $2.5 million to the school, some of which will be earmarked for scholarships, equipment and internships.<\/p>\n

\"Cabot<\/a>

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. CEO Dan Dinges (Staff photo\/Staci Wilson)<\/p><\/div>\n

Cabot CEO Dan Dinges said the company has not made any contribution to any other entity in that amount. It was a way, he said, to \u201cform a partnership with young adults who want to be a part of the oil and gas industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hands on experience,\u201d Dinges said. \u201cThe students know how to perform in the field,\u201d<\/p>\n

He also said the safety aspect acquired by the School of PNG students was equal to the technical knowledge gained in the program.<\/p>\n

Dinges said, \u201cWe appreciate being park of growing a college. The students can take the education and work next door, or across the world. It\u2019s a skill set they carry with them anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

CEO of America\u2019s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) Marty Durbin said industry projections predict 3.5 million new jobs in the next 30 years.<\/p>\n

\"Cabot's<\/a>

Cabot’s Bishop well pad in Springville Twp. where the natural gas company plans to drill 10 wells. STAFF PHOTO\/STACI WILSON<\/p><\/div>\n

Durbin said the Marcellus Shale development was part of an \u201cenergy revolution\u201d across the country, contributing to the U.S. enhanced energy strength and security.<\/p>\n

School of PNG student and president of the Lackawanna College chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Ken Walter said that after working for 20 years at a publishing company, the facility closed.<\/p>\n

At age 54, Walter said, \u201cI saw this as the best opportunity by far. I can get a degree and find a job without being heavily in debt.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cIt\u2019s a complete school. It\u2019s not just about drilling. There are so many jobs in the industry, and room for advancement. Most of the jobs start at about $50,000 a year and they come here and recruit you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the presentation at the School of PNG, industry experts and Cabot execs along with several national energy reporters traveled with Cabot to visit an active drill site; a completed 10 well site.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The completed 10-well Bray site in Auburn Twp. STAFF PHOTO\/STACI WILSON<\/p><\/div>\n

Heavy rains and high winds forced the tour to abandon some of its outside plans. But the industry experts discussed updated and evolving technologies, including water recycling; completion processes; CNG fueling used for rugs; and Cabot\u2019s CNG fuel station.<\/p>\n

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