PA Dems Abandon Bill to Kill All Marcellus Drilling Using Setbacks

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

In April, MDN told you about a radicalized faction within the Pennsylvania Democrat Party trying yet another ploy to block all new Marcellus drilling in the state (see PA House Bill 170 Kills New Marcellus Drilling Using Setbacks). Danielle Friel Otten, a committed anti-fossil fueler representing part of Chester County (Philadelphia area) in the Pennsylvania House, introduced House Bill (HB) 170, which would increase setback distances for shale wells from 500 feet to 2,500 feet--effectively killing any new shale well drilling anywhere in the state.

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