# Marcellus Shale on The No Agenda Show

Marcellus Shale comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2010 to February 2012.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** August 2010 – February 2012
- **Related topics:** [Fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [Natural Gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [Hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [Pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [Water Contamination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-contamination.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Natural Gas Prices, Fracking Economics

- **Episode:** [386: Balochistan Baloney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney.md)
- **Published:** 2012-02-26
- **Time:** 1:07:27–1:12:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney/chapter/natural-gas-prices-fracking-economics.md

An analyst's question during an Anadarko earnings call reveals the industry's struggle with "sub-$3" natural gas prices. The hosts explain that because gas is currently too cheap to be profitable for many fracking operations, companies are shifting focus to "liquids-rich" opportunities. They suggest that geopolitical instability is often used to "jack up" energy prices to benefit these corporations.

Keywords: [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [marcellus shale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marcellus-shale.md), henry hub, anadarko

### Fracking, Flammable Tap Water

- **Episode:** [224: Let Them Eat Hot Pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/224-let-them-eat-hot-pockets.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-08
- **Time:** 45:12–48:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/224-let-them-eat-hot-pockets/chapter/fracking-flammable-tap-water.md

A listener from Pennsylvania describes a phenomenon where tap water near Marcellus Shale drilling sites can be lit on fire due to dissolved natural gas. While the industry claims this can occur naturally, the anecdote highlights the dangers of gas accumulation in pump houses and residential wells.

Keywords: [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [marcellus shale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marcellus-shale.md), flammable water

### Natural Gas Fracking, Water Contamination Reports

- **Episode:** [223: Chillies in the Antilles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-05
- **Time:** 22:53–28:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles/chapter/natural-gas-fracking-water-contamination-reports.md

Network news and HBO specials are increasingly covering the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the Marcellus Shale region. Residents in Hickory, Pennsylvania, report concerns over noise, dust, and contaminated well water. The discussion highlights claims of flammable tap water resulting from gas drilling operations.

Keywords: [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [marcellus shale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marcellus-shale.md), [water contamination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-contamination.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), nightly business report

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