Armstrong County

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19 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Jul 20 – 26
July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

The Marcellus/Utica region received 19 new drilling permits last week, July 20 – 26, down 7 from two weeks ago. Last week, Pennsylvania issued 10 new permits. Ohio issued 4 new permits. And West Virginia issued 5 new permits. The drillers who received new permits included: Ascent Resources (1), EOG Resources (1), EQT (7), Expand Energy (5), Infinity Natural Resources (2), Range Resources (2), and Snyder Brothers (1). Read More “19 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Jul 20 – 26”
Armstrong County | Berkshire Hathaway | Energy Services | Greene County (PA) | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Pipelines | Regulation | Westmoreland County

PA DEP Issues Water Permits for EGTS Pipe Project from PA to OH
July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage (EGTS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company (Warren Buffett’s company), filed a new project with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in July 2025 (see Eastern Gas Files with FERC to Expand Pipe Flows from PA to OH). The project, called the Appalachian Reliability Project (ARP), is designed to move more natural gas from Pennsylvania to Ohio. ARP will leverage existing EGTS pipeline infrastructure while increasing its system capacity through pipeline additions (4 miles of new pipe) and station upgrades. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published notices in the July 11 Pennsylvania Bulletin announcing that it has issued water quality permits for the project. Let the construction begin! Read More “PA DEP Issues Water Permits for EGTS Pipe Project from PA to OH”
Armstrong County | Bradford County | Butler County | Energy Companies | Expand Energy | Ohio | PennEnergy Resources | Pennsylvania | Snyder Brothers | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

12 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Apr 20 – 26
May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

The Marcellus/Utica region received 12 new drilling permits last week, Apr. 20 – 26, down 10 from the 22 permits issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania issued all 12 of last week’s permits. Neither Ohio nor West Virginia issued any new permits. What a disappointment! The drillers who received new permits in PA last week included: Expand Energy, PennEnergy Resources, and Snyder Brothers. Read More “12 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Apr 20 – 26”
Antero Resources | Armstrong County | Ascent Resources | Blackhill Energy | Bradford County | Butler County | Carroll County | Clean Energy E&P | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | EQT Corp | Fayette County | Jefferson County (OH) | JKLM Energy | Laurel Mountain Energy | Ohio | PennEnergy Resources | Pennsylvania | Repsol | Snyder Brothers | Tioga County (PA) | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Wetzel County

37 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Apr 6 – 12
April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Last week was a good week for new drilling permits. The Marcellus/Utica region received 37 new drilling permits last week, Apr. 6 – 12, up 15 from the 22 issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania issued 23 of the permits. Ohio issued 8 new permits. And West Virginia issued 6 new permits last week. The drillers who received new permits last week included: Antero Resources, Ascent Resources, Blackhill Energy, Clean Energy Exploration, EOG Resources, EQT, JKLM Energy, Laurel Mountain Energy, PennEnergy Resources, Repsol, and Snyder Brothers. Read More “37 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Apr 6 – 12”
Armstrong County | Energy Companies | Indiana County | INR/Infinity Natural Resources | Pennsylvania

Infinity Buys Out PA Shale Well Co-Investor for $36M Using Co. Stock
January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. announced yesterday that it has acquired Chase Oil Corporation’s working interest in Infinity’s South Bend field in Pennsylvania in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $36 million. The assets are located in Armstrong and Indiana counties. The transaction has an effective date of January 1, 2026, and represents the company’s first use of stock currency to execute its post-IPO growth strategy. Infinity is in the process of buying Antero Resources’ Ohio Utica assets (see NOG & INR Partner to Buy Antero Resources’ Ohio Utica for $1.2B). On the surface, the Infinity press release is a standard announcement about a relatively small acquisition. However, for investors and industry observers (like MDN readers), it signals several specific strategic moves “between the lines”… Read More “Infinity Buys Out PA Shale Well Co-Investor for $36M Using Co. Stock”
Armstrong County | Berkshire Hathaway | Energy Services | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Pipelines | Regulation | Westmoreland County

PA DEP Makes Move to OK Eastern Gas Pipe Replacement in SWPA
January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment on water quality permits for Eastern Gas Transmission’s LN-10 pipeline replacement project in Armstrong and Westmoreland counties. Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage (EGTS) is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Construction consists of removing and replacing approximately 13.1 miles of 20-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline. Covering Chapter 102 and 105 regulations, the applications are available for review via the Regional Permit Coordination Office. While no public hearings are currently scheduled, they may be requested. Comments are due by January 26. Read More “PA DEP Makes Move to OK Eastern Gas Pipe Replacement in SWPA”
Armstrong County | Berkshire Hathaway | Energy Services | Greene County (PA) | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Pipelines | Regulation | Westmoreland County

PA DEP Ready to Issue Permits for EGTS Pipe Project from PA to OH
December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage (EGTS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company (Warren Buffett’s company), filed a new project with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in July (see Eastern Gas Files with FERC to Expand Pipe Flows from PA to OH). The project, called the Appalachian Reliability Project (ARP), is designed to move more natural gas from Pennsylvania to Ohio. ARP will leverage existing EGTS pipeline infrastructure while increasing its system capacity through pipeline additions (4 miles of new pipe) and station upgrades. Over the weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published a notice in the PA Bulletin looking for comments on the department’s plan to issue three permits related to the project. Read More “PA DEP Ready to Issue Permits for EGTS Pipe Project from PA to OH”
Antero Resources | Armstrong County | Coterra Energy (Cabot O&G) | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | EXCO Resources | Fayette County | Greylock Energy | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania General Energy | PH Masterline | Potter County | Ritchie County | Snyder Brothers | Sullivan County | Susquehanna County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Wetzel County

23 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Nov 17 – 23
December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

The number of new permits issued in the Marcellus/Utica from November 17 – 23 was 23, down from 31 issued the prior week. Pennsylvania issued 13 new permits, down 1 from the prior week. Ohio got skunked, issuing no new permits. Must be the ODNR staffers went on vacation early for Thanksgiving. West Virginia made up for Ohio’s poor performance by issuing 10 permits, down 2 from the prior week. Read More “23 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Nov 17 – 23”
Armstrong County | Arsenal Resources | Ascent Resources | Beech Resources | Belmont County | Bradford County | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Expand Energy | Gulfport Energy | Harrison County | Indiana County | INR/Infinity Natural Resources | Lycoming County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Seneca Resources | Snyder Brothers | Taylor County | Tioga County (PA) | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Westmoreland County | Wetzel County | XPR Resources

31 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Nov 10 – 16
November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Back into the 30s! The number of new permits issued in the Marcellus/Utica last week was 31, after being 24 the week before. Over the past five weeks (including last week), the number of new permits issued has been 37, 39, 37, 24, and 31, respectively. Not bad at all. Pennsylvania issued 14 new permits last week, down from 16 the prior week. Ohio issued 5 new permits, down from 6 the prior week. West Virginia, which issued no new permits two weeks ago, soared, issuing 12 permits last week. Read More “31 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Nov 10 – 16”
Armstrong County | Ascent Resources | Belmont County | Bradford County | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | EQT Corp | Expand Energy | Harrison County | Indiana County | INR/Infinity Natural Resources | Lycoming County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Snyder Brothers | Sullivan County | Washington County | Weekly Permits

32 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 29 – Oct 5
October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

For the week of September 29 to October 5, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica increased from the previous week. There were 32 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, up five from 27 issued two weeks ago. Last week, Pennsylvania issued 27 drilling permits across six counties—the highest weekly total the state has recorded in months, possibly even over a year. Ohio issued five permits in two counties. West Virginia was skunked last week, issuing no new permits for the second consecutive week. What’s up with WV? Read More “32 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 29 – Oct 5”
Armstrong County | Berkshire Hathaway | Energy Services | Greene County (PA) | Industrywide Issues | Monroe County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Pipelines | Westmoreland County

Eastern Gas Files with FERC to Expand Pipe Flows from PA to OH
July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

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Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage (EGTS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company (Warren Buffett’s company), filed a new project with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Monday. The project is called the Appalachian Reliability Project (ARP) and is designed to move more natural gas from Pennsylvania to Ohio. ARP will leverage existing EGTS pipeline infrastructure while increasing the capacity on its system through pipeline additions (4 miles of new pipe) and station upgrades. The project will create 550,000 dekatherms/day (550 MMcf/d) of extra transportation capacity from a new receipt point in Armstrong County, PA, for deliveries to Texas Eastern Pipeline in Westmoreland County, PA, and the Rockies Express Pipeline (REX) in Monroe County, OH. Read More “Eastern Gas Files with FERC to Expand Pipe Flows from PA to OH”
Allegheny County | Armstrong County | Ascent Resources | BKV/Banpu | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Expand Energy | Greene County (PA) | Guernsey County | Harrison County | Ohio | Ohio County | Olympus/Huntley & Huntley | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Snyder Brothers | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Wyoming County (PA)

21 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jun 30 – Jul 6
July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

For the week of June 30 – July 6, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica decreased from the previous week, likely due to the July 4th holiday. There were 21 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, down six from 27 issued two weeks ago. The Keystone State (PA) issued 13 new permits. EQT and its recently acquired Olympus Energy received a combined five permits scattered across three counties: Allegheny, Greene, and Washington. Snyder Brothers received four permits in Armstrong County. BKV scored three permits in Wyoming County. Range Resources received a single permit in Washington County. Read More “21 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jun 30 – Jul 6”
Armstrong County | Ascent Resources | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | Guernsey County | Harrison County | Marshall County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Snyder Brothers | Southwestern Energy | Tuscarawas County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

16 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Feb 24 – Mar 2
March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

For the week of Feb 24 – Mar 2, the number of permits issued in the Marcellus/Utica to drill new shale wells increased by a couple. Four weeks ago, 24 new permits were issued. Three weeks ago, the number increased to 36 new permits. Two weeks ago, the number deflated, going down to 14. Last week, we added two permits for a total of 16 new permits issued. The Keystone State (PA) issued just one new permit, which went to Snyder Brothers for a well in Armstrong County. Read More “16 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Feb 24 – Mar 2”
Antero Resources | Armstrong County | Carroll County | Chesapeake Energy | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Harrison County | Indiana County | INR/Infinity Natural Resources | JKLM Energy | Ohio | PennEnergy Resources | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Seneca Resources | Snyder Brothers | Sullivan County | Tioga County (PA) | Tyler County | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Wetzel County

36 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Feb 10 – 16
February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

For the week of Feb 10 – 16, the number of permits issued in the Marcellus/Utica to drill new shale wells soared. Two weeks ago, 24 new permits were issued. Last week, the number increased to 36 new permits issued. The Keystone State (PA) issued the vast majority with 23 new permits last week. Seven permits went to PennEnergy Resources, all on a single pad in Armstrong County. Snyder Brothers received five permits for a single pad, also in Armstrong County (meaning half the PA permits went to Armstrong). Range Resources was third in line with four new permits for a single pad in Washington County. Read More “36 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Feb 10 – 16”
Antero Resources | Armstrong County | Carroll County | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Greene County (PA) | Gulfport Energy | Harrison County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Snyder Brothers | Tyler County | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

24 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Feb 3 – 9
February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

For the week of Feb 3 – 9, the number of permits issued in the Marcellus/Utica to drill new shale wells remained healthy. Two weeks ago, 22 new permits were issued. Last week, the number increased to 24 new permits issued. The Keystone State (PA) issued 11 new permits last week. Nine permits went to Range Resources for two pads in Washington County. One permit each went to Snyder Brothers and EQT in Armstrong and Greene counties, respectively. Read More “24 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Feb 3 – 9”
Antero Resources | Armstrong County | Arsenal Resources | Belmont County | Coterra Energy (Cabot O&G) | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | Guernsey County | Gulfport Energy | Harrison County | Harrison County | Indiana County | INR/Infinity Natural Resources | Marshall County | Monongalia County | Northeast Natural Energy | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Ritchie County | Snyder Brothers | Southwestern Energy | Susquehanna County | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

27 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jan 6 – 12
January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

For the week of Jan 6 – 12, permits issued in the Marcellus/Utica to drill new shale wells remained healthy. There were 27 new permits issued last week, down three from 30 issued the week before. The Keystone State (PA) issued 13 new permits, with four going to Snyder Brothers in Armstrong County, four going to Coterra Energy in Susquehanna County (must be Coterra has restarted drilling), three for Infinity Natural Resources (INR) in Indiana County, and two for Range Resources in Washington County. Read More “27 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jan 6 – 12”