What positive impact does urban drilling have on the area?
The most tangible positive result of urban drilling is the ability to lease the mineral rights you own under your property and receive a bonus payment as well as royalties for any gas produced and sold. b) 24% of US energy consumption is natural gas and further exploration and mining make us less dependent on foreign oil. c) Over 100,000 jobs were created in the North Texas area [during what period — the last 12 months?] as a direct result of Barnett Shale drilling and that trend is projected to continue for 20 – 30 years. d) Municipalities, school districts, and commercial property owners can also lease the mineral right under their property, raising revenue and decreasing tax money needs.
