Westmoreland Seismic Event: DEP Checks EQT Pad, No Red Flags Found
Did the ground rumble in Westmoreland County on Sunday, October 4, because of fracking? The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) asked that question, checked EQT's nearby Porter well pad, and found nothing abnormal. EQT's pressure logs for that day were clean, no violations were cited, and DEP asked for more paperwork. That's good news for EQT, even if the headline you may have seen elsewhere makes it sound much more ominous.To view this content, log into your member account. (Not a member? Join Today!)