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39 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Aug 24 – 30
September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

The Marcellus/Utica region received 39 new drilling permits last week, August 24 – 30, up significantly from the 19 permits issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania finally bounced back, issuing the vast majority of the new permits, with 25. Ohio issued 8 permits. And West Virginia issued 6 new permits. The drillers who received new permits were: Antero Resources, Campbell Oil & Gas, CNX Resources, EOG Resources, EQT, Expand Energy, Infinity Natural Resources, PennEnergy Resources, and Repsol Oil & Gas. Read More “39 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Aug 24 – 30”
Beaver County | Energy Companies | Ethane | Industrywide Issues | M&A | Pennsylvania | Processing Plants | Shell

Four Bidders Circle Shell’s Monaca, PA Ethane Cracker Plant
August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

For a year and a half, MDN has tracked the on-again, on-again saga of Shell trying to unload its chemicals business — including the $14 billion Monaca (Beaver County, PA) ethane cracker complex that turns Marcellus/Utica ethane into plastic pellets. We first flagged the rumor in March 2025 (see Shocker: Shell Considers Selling Beaver County, PA Ethane Cracker). CEO Wael Sawan confirmed it that August, saying Shell is “not the natural operator and owner of that asset.” As recently as May, Sawan was still saying “maybe.” Now we finally have names. Read More “Four Bidders Circle Shell’s Monaca, PA Ethane Cracker Plant”
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27 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Aug 10 – 16
August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

The Marcellus/Utica region received 27 new drilling permits last week, August 10 – 16, up significantly from the 8 permits issued two weeks ago. In something of a reversal, Pennsylvania turned in the fewest new permits, just 4. Ohio issued the most permits, with 16, and West Virginia issued 7 permits. The drillers who received new permits were: Antero Resources (6), Ascent Resources (5), EOG Resources (8), Expand Energy (4), Jay-Bee Oil & Gas (1), LOLA Energy (1), Range Resources (1), and Seneca Resources (1). Read More “27 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Aug 10 – 16”
Beaver County | Berkshire Hathaway | Clinton County | Energy Services | Industrywide Issues | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | Pipelines | Potter County | Tioga County (PA)

Exclusive: Buffett’s EGTS Quietly Plans Project Stratum, All of It in PA
July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Yesterday we told you about Project Oak Leaf, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage’s (EGTS) 52.5-mile expansion that will carry Leidy gas down to Maryland and Virginia (see Buffett’s EGTS Plans 52.5-Mile Oak Leaf Pipe, Leidy Gas to MD/VA). The folks at EGTS emailed to say thanks for the coverage — and then mentioned, almost in passing, that they have another new project cooking in Pennsylvania. It’s called Project Stratum, and as best we can tell, MDN is the first outlet anywhere to write about it. We searched. Nothing in the trades, nothing in the local papers, nothing. So here you go. Read More “Exclusive: Buffett’s EGTS Quietly Plans Project Stratum, All of It in PA”
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31 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Jun 15 – 21
June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

The Marcellus/Utica region received 31 new drilling permits last week, June 15 – 21, up from the pathetic 2 permits issued two weeks ago. However, not all 31 permits reported last week were issued last week. Ohio, which is increasingly tardy in updating its public reports, included permits in last week’s report that should have been in the previous week’s. Last week, Pennsylvania issued 18 permits. Ohio issued 9 new permits, all of which should have been reported two weeks ago. West Virginia issued 4 new permits last week. The drillers who received new permits included: EOG Resources, EQT, Gulfport Energy, Infinity Natural Resources, JKLM Energy, LOLA Energy, Northeast Natural Energy, PennEnergy Resources, and Sabre Energy. Read More “31 New Shale Well Permits Reported for PA-OH-WV Jun 15 – 21”
Beaver County | Energy Companies | Ethane | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Processing Plants | Shell

Shell Still Pondering Sale of Chemicals Div., Including PA Cracker
May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

In March 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported that Shell is “exploring a potential sale of its chemicals assets in Europe and the U.S.,” which includes the Monaca (Beaver County, PA) ethane cracker complex (see Shocker: Shell Considers Selling Beaver County, PA Ethane Cracker). In August 2025, during a quarterly earnings call with analysts, Shell CEO Wael Sawan confirmed the rumor, saying Shell is “not the natural operator and owner of that asset” referring to the Monaca cracker plant (see Shell Looks to Sell All or Part of Monaca, PA Ethane Cracker Plant). Last Thursday, during Shell’s latest quarterly update, Sawan once again reiterated the desire to sell the company’s chemicals division, including the PA cracker, but only if it creates “shareholder value.” Read More “Shell Still Pondering Sale of Chemicals Div., Including PA Cracker”
Ascent Resources | Beaver County | Belmont County | Campbell Oil & Gas | Carroll County | CNX Resources | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | Gulfport Energy | Monongalia County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Westmoreland County

19 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Apr 27 – May 3
May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The Marcellus/Utica region received 19 new drilling permits last week, Apr. 27 – May 3, up from the 12 permits issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania issued 5 of last week’s permits. Ohio issued the lion’s share, with 13 new permits (four of which were from two weeks ago). West Virginia issued just 1 new permit last week. The drillers who received new permits included: Ascent Resources, Campbell Oil & Gas, CNX Resources, EOG Resources, Gulfport Energy, and Range Resources. Read More “19 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Apr 27 – May 3”
Anti-Drilling/Fossil Fuel | Beaver County | Energy Companies | Ethane | Industrywide Issues | Litigation | Pennsylvania | Processing Plants | Shell

Key Issue for Shell PA Cracker: What Constitutes Emissions Data?
March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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Shell’s $15 billion petrochemical complex in Beaver County faces intense scrutiny following new emissions data highlighting persistent operational problems. Since opening, the facility has received 80 malfunction reports and 43 state violation notices. From 2020 to 2024, the plant emitted 17.9 billion pounds of “pollutants,” including nearly 400 million pounds of unexpected emissions during malfunctions involving hazardous chemicals like benzene and naphthalene. Despite Shell’s efforts, ongoing issues such as flaring, equipment breakdowns, and a 2025 fire continue to concern regulators and residents, while the local economy has unexpectedly shrunk since the plant’s inception. Read More “Key Issue for Shell PA Cracker: What Constitutes Emissions Data?”
Beaver County | Energy Companies | Ethane | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Processing Plants | Shell

Shell Weighs PA Cracker Plant Future as Chemical Losses Hit $66M
February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Yesterday, Shell’s chemical division reported a $66 million fourth-quarter loss, driven by weak margins and operational hurdles at its $14 billion Beaver County ethane cracker plant complex. Shell CEO Wael Sawan acknowledged the chemicals business is underperforming, making a turnaround a “top priority” for 2026. Although Shell is exploring a sale or joint venture for the Monaca facility due to its geographic isolation and high costs, no specific updates were shared during the latest earnings call. Read More “Shell Weighs PA Cracker Plant Future as Chemical Losses Hit $66M”
AI | Beaver County | Electrical Generation | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania

$10B Data Center Coming to Former Bruce Mansfield Power Plant Site
February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Last July, President Trump and PA U.S. Senator Dave McCormick attended a meeting in Pittsburgh to announce an amazing $92 billion of private (no taxpayer funding) investment in the Keystone State, mainly in the data center sector (see Pittsburgh Energy Event Truly Mind-Blowing, $92B+ Investments for PA). One of the projects announced at that meeting is the Shippingport Power Station, a $3.2 billion conversion of the former Bruce Mansfield coal power plant in Beaver County into a natural gas power station and data center site (see Frontier Group Converting Coal to Gas-Fired Plant, NatGas from EQT). We have more/new details about the gas-fired power plant and about a proposal for a new data center at the site. Read More “$10B Data Center Coming to Former Bruce Mansfield Power Plant Site”
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24 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Nov 3 – 9
November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

You knew the number of new permits issued in the M-U would come back down to earth sooner or later. Last week it happened. After three consecutive weeks with numbers of 37, 39, and 37, the number of new permits issued fell to 24 last week. Still respectable, but not in the coveted 30s. Pennsylvania issued 16 new permits last week, up from 13 the prior week. Ohio issued 6 new permits, down from 8 the prior week. West Virginia was shut out, issuing no new permits last week, which was the main reason why the number fell precipitously. Read More “24 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Nov 3 – 9”
Antero Resources | Beaver County | BKV/Banpu | Carroll County | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | EQT Corp | EXCO Resources | Harrison County | Marion County | Marion Natural Energy | Ohio | PennEnergy Resources | Pennsylvania | Ritchie County | Sullivan County | Tyler County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Wetzel County | Wyoming County (PA)

37 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Oct 27 – Nov 2
November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

We continue to be delighted with the number of new permits issued to drill shale wells in the Marcellus/Utica. Three weeks ago, that number soared to 37. Two weeks ago, it increased to 39. And last week the number remained high, down just two, back to 37 once again. Wow! We haven’t seen a sustained trend of high permit numbers like this in many moons. Pennsylvania issued 13 new permits last week, down from 23 the prior week. Ohio issued 8 new permits, down from 11 the prior week. It was West Virginia that was the breakout star, issuing 16 new permits, up from issuing 5 the preceding week. Read More “37 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Oct 27 – Nov 2”
Ascent Resources | Beaver County | Belmont County | Carroll County | Coterra Energy (Cabot O&G) | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | EQT Corp | Greene County (PA) | Guernsey County | JKLM Energy | Noble County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Susquehanna County | Tioga County (PA) | Washington County | Weekly Permits

27 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 22 – 28
October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

For the week of September 22 – 29, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica increased from the previous week. There were 27 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, up three from 24 issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania issued 18 permits in four counties. Ohio issued nine permits, also in four counties. West Virginia got skunked last week, issuing zero new permits. Read More “27 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 22 – 28”
Allegheny County | Antero Resources | Arsenal Resources | Ascent Resources | Beaver County | Beech Resources | Belmont County | Brooke County | Energy Companies | Expand Energy | Gulfport Energy | Harrison County | Lycoming County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Ritchie County | Taylor County | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

24 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 15 – 21
September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

For the week of September 15 – 21, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica decreased from the previous week, but not by much. There were 24 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, down from 26 issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania finally improved a bit, but only because of one driller. PA issued 11 new permits last week, with 10 of the 11 going to Range Resources. Range’s permits were spread across three counties, with one permit in Allegheny, five in Beaver, and four in Washington. The other PA permit went to Beech Resources for a well in Lycoming County. Read More “24 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 15 – 21”
Beaver County | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Regulation | Wastewater

EPA Looks to Renew Permit for Beaver County, PA Injection Well
September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Unlike Ohio, with its over 200 oil and gas wastewater injection wells, Pennsylvania operates just 18 such wells (see this page listing them). One of the wells on the PA list, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania’s CGPA5 well in Beaver County, has been in operation since 1985 (originally drilled in 1969). The well’s permit needs to be renewed by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA announced it will conduct a virtual hearing on October 6 to accept comments on the permit renewal. Read More “EPA Looks to Renew Permit for Beaver County, PA Injection Well”
Antero Resources | Beaver County | Bradford County | Carroll County | Columbiana County | Doddridge County | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Expand Energy | Greene County (PA) | Hilcorp Energy | Monongalia County | Monroe County | Northeast Natural Energy | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Sabre Energy | Sullivan County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

30 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Aug 18 – 24
August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

For the week of August 18 – 24, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica nearly doubled from the previous week. There were 30 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, a significant increase from the 16 issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania issued the lion’s share with 14 new permits. Six of PA’s permits went to EQT for a single pad in Greene County. Four permits were issued to Expand Energy for a pad in Bradford County. Three permits were awarded to Sabre Energy for a pad in Sullivan County. And a single permit was issued to Range Resources in Beaver County. Read More “30 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Aug 18 – 24”