Applying for membership in the SWC is easy and affordable. Membership in the consortium is tied into the SWC's Bylaws, which outline the governing principles of the consortium. The SWC Bylaws is available on-line and will provide answers to commonly asked questions on the organizational structure of the consortium. Full, Affiliate, and Supporting membership agreements can be conveniently downloaded and then mailed or fax to Penn State where they will be processed in a timely manner.

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The SWC is an industry-driven consortium that is focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of new technologies needed to improve the production performance of natural gas and petroleum stripper wells. SWC is comprised of natural gas and petroleum producers, service companies, industry consultants, universities, and industrial trade organizations. The Strategic Center for Natural Gas and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority provide base funding and guidance to the consortium. By pooling financial and human resources, the SWC membership can economically develop technologies that will extend the life and production of the nation's stripper wells.