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As one who has experienced the drilling of a well and installation of pipelines on our land, Fortuna Energy has been fair and responsible.


Catholic Charities of Steuben County honors Fortuna with the Friend of Catholic Charities Award for donating $51,000 to the Steuben chapter since November 2005. The monies have provided home heating assistance to approximatley 400 needy familes in Steuben County.


Fortuna contributes $10,000 to the J.E. Hallet Fire Company in Barton, for the purchase of a new emergency fire vehicle.

Fortuna donates $10,500 to Schuyler Hospital's Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department in support of their efforts to purchase burn therapy equipment.


Chemung and Steuben counties led the state in natrual gas production in 2006, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Jim O'Driscoll, president of Horseheads-based Fortuna Energy, said 2006 was also a record production year for his company, which is the largest natural gas producer in New York state. O'Driscoll said he thinks the potential exists for even higher production in the state in years to come.


Chemung, Steuben at top as state reaches highest level in history.

Fortuna Energy, the biggest player in the natural gas exploration business in the Southern Tier, will move to a new and larger headquarters in Big Flats.

The largest natural gas drilling company in New York State could bring more jobs to the Southern Tier.

Fortuna Energy, Inc. is looking to establish its headquearters in Airport Corporate Park in Big Flats.

Thanks to a grant from Fortuna Energy Inc., the Chemung Fire Department now has a new piece of equipment to utilize when battling brush fires and performing woodland rescues.

The Chemung Volunteer Fire Company thanks Fortuna Energy Inc. for a grant to purchase a new John Deere Gator 850D, which will be used to combat brush fires.

The town of Caton is realizing a direct benefit from the town's natural gas wells. A huge increase in tax base allows Caton to fix roads, build cash reserves and lower taxes.

Before you strike it rich with natural gas, you need to strike a deal with a natural gas drilling company.

Here's a number you might not be aware of: $43 million a year. That's how much in royalties that Fortuna Energy Inc. says it pays to land owners in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben counties now that the company has been drilling for natural gas here the past five years.

Energy companies have their ears to the ground in Central New York. Natural gas exploration in the region has kicked into high gear, spurred by an increase in energy costs and advancements in technology.

Fortuna donates $2,500 to Spencer Crest Nature Center, for the construction of a handicapped-accessible nature trail loop.

The New York Post details the economic benefit of gas drilling in upstate New York.


Fortuna donates $60,000 to Catholic Charities to aid heating assistance in Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga counties.

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Fortuna and its employees provided donations to “Toys for Tots”.