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Talisman Energy Cuts Ribbon on New Office Space in Cranberry Township, Hiring

July 27, 2010 – Canada's leading natural gas exploration and production company, Talisman Energy Inc., recently opened doors to their new 52,000 square-foot flex office space in Pennwood Commons located in Cranberry Township. Currently in the process of recruiting and hiring geologists, landsmen, regulatory and legal experts, among others, Talisman has made a commitment to spend $1 billion in Pennsylvania during 2010 towards the development of Marcellus Shale and designated this office as their U.S Shale Headquarters. Talisman is the first tenant in Pennwood Commons and plans to employ 140 people by the end of 2010. View photos