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26 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Dec 22 – 28
January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

The combined number of new permits issued to drill shale wells across the Marcellus/Utica region was 26 for the week of Dec. 22 – 28, more than double the 12 issued two weeks ago. Pennsylvania issued 15 new permits, Ohio issued 6, and West Virginia issued 5. Among the companies receiving new permits were Antero, EOG, EQT, Hilcorp, INR, and Range Resources. Read More “26 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Dec 22 – 28”
Antero Resources | Beaver County | Beech Resources | Bradford County | Columbiana County | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | Expand Energy | JKLM Energy | Lycoming County | Noble County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Sabre Energy | Sullivan County | Tioga County (PA) | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

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”
Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Pennsylvania | Washington County

EQT Option to Buy 400-Acre Former Steel Plant Site on Mon River
October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Here’s an interesting and mysterious twist. EQT Corp., through its division EQT Ventures, has secured an option to purchase a sprawling, 400-acre former steel plant site along the Monongahela River in Washington County, PA, from Mon River Partners LP. The property, known as the Mon River Industrial Park, was once the Wheeling-Pittsburgh site and offers valuable access to the river, I-70, rail lines, and heavy-duty electrical infrastructure. Read More “EQT Option to Buy 400-Acre Former Steel Plant Site on Mon River”
Allegheny County | Ascent Resources | Belmont County | Bradford County | Columbiana County | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | EQT Corp | EXCO Resources | Expand Energy | Gulfport Energy | Harrison County | Hilcorp Energy | JKLM Energy | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Sullivan County | Tioga County (PA) | Tuscarawas County | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Wetzel County

37 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Oct 13 – 19
October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

For the week of October 13 – 19, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica increased significantly from the previous week. There were 37 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, up dramatically from the 7 issued two weeks ago. We can’t remember the last time we saw 37 (or more) permits issued. It’s been a looong time (months, at least). Pennsylvania issued 19 new permits. Ohio issued 13 permits. And West Virginia, which had been skunked with no new permits for three consecutive weeks, finally woke up last week (it’s woke!), issuing 5 new permits. Read More “37 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Oct 13 – 19”
AI | CNX Resources | Energy Companies | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Washington County

CNX Shops Land Over Former Coal Mine in SWPA for AI Data Center
October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

CNX Resources is partnering with Chicago real estate giant JLL to market and lease the 1,500-acre Zediker Station site in South Strabane Township, about 20 miles south of Pittsburgh. The property offers 400 buildable acres, access to natural gas reserves and ample water, and features a unique, carbon-neutral power solution. The companies are pitching Remediated Mine Gas (RMG)—methane captured from coal mine ventilation systems—which, when blended with traditional natural gas, can achieve carbon-neutral power generation for a potential data center. Read More “CNX Shops Land Over Former Coal Mine in SWPA for AI Data Center”
Bradford County | Energy Companies | Expand Energy | JKLM Energy | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Tioga County (PA) | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

7 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Oct 6 – 12
October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

For the week of October 6 – 12, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica dropped significantly from the previous week. There were only seven new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, down from 32 issued two weeks ago. The bottom fell out of the new permits issued. In fact, only one state, Pennsylvania, issued new permits last week. Both Ohio and West Virginia issued no new permits. Last week marked the third consecutive week with no new permits issued in WV. Is someone asleep at the switch in the Mountain State? Read More “7 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Oct 6 – 12”
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”
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”
Accidents | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Industrywide Issues | Pennsylvania | Regulation | Washington County | Wastewater

PA DEP Seeks Paperwork on “Dump Lines” at EQT Well Sites
October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

On July 3, 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued an order to EQT asking the company to produce records as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation into the release of up to an estimated 940,000 gallons of wastewater at the Brova shale gas well pad in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County, and similar failures at six other EQT well pads. The issue revolves around the use of “dump lines” at well pads. EQT states that the DEP’s request for reviewing physical paperwork is onerous, and the agency lacks the authority to regulate dump lines anyway. The DEP wants to ensure that another dump line issue (spilling of wastewater) doesn’t happen. Read More “PA DEP Seeks Paperwork on “Dump Lines” at EQT Well Sites”
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”
Antero Resources | Belmont County | Bradford County | Columbiana County | Doddridge County | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Expand Energy | Greene County (PA) | Grenadier Energy | Harrison County | Hilcorp Energy | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

11 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 1 – 7
September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

For the week of September 1 – 7, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica decreased from the previous week. There were 11 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, down from 19 issued two weeks ago (and way down from 30 issued three weeks ago). Pennsylvania issued just three new permits, with one each going to Expand Energy, EQT Corporation, and Range Resources in Bradford, Greene, and Washington counties, respectively. Read More “11 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Sep 1 – 7”
Antero Resources | Ascent Resources | Belmont County | Bradford County | Carroll County | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EQT Corp | Expand Energy | Marion County | Marion Natural Energy | Monroe County | Noble County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Tyler County | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia | Westmoreland County

34 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jul 28 – Aug 3
August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

For the week of July 28 – August 3, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica more than doubled from the previous week. There were 34 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week, 20 more than the 14 issued two weeks ago. The Keystone State (PA) issued 15 new permits. Both EQT and Range Resources received six permits each for single well pads in Westmoreland and Washington counties, respectively. Expand Energy received three permits for a pad in Bradford County. Read More “34 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jul 28 – Aug 3”
Energy Companies | Industrywide Issues | Litigation | Pennsylvania | Range Resources Corp | Regulation | Washington County

Range Appeals Cecil Township Frack-Ban-by-Setback to County Court
August 5, 2025August 6, 2025

Last November, three of five supervisors in Cecil Township (Washington County), PA, voted to ban all new fracking in the town via a new setback (distance from well to nearest structure) requirement of 2,500 feet (see Cecil Twp Supervisors Pull the Trigger on Frack Ban Via Setbacks). We said at the time, “Let the lawsuits begin.” And so they did. Range Resources, the only driller in Cecil Township with wells or permits to drill, filed a “Substantive Validity Challenge” to the ordinance that the Township Zoning Hearing Board heard. The Hearing Board voted 2-0 in June to dismiss the challenge, leaving the 2,500-foot setback requirement in place (see Cecil Twp Board Votes to Dismiss Challenge of 2,500-Ft Setback). Range recently appealed the dismissal to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas. Read More “Range Appeals Cecil Township Frack-Ban-by-Setback to County Court”
Arsenal Resources | Ascent Resources | Beaver County | Carroll County | Columbiana County | Coterra Energy (Cabot O&G) | Encino Energy | Energy Companies | EOG Resources | Greylock Energy | Guernsey County | Harrison County | Harrison County | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Potter County | Range Resources Corp | Seneca Resources | Susquehanna County | Tioga County (PA) | Washington County | Weekly Permits | West Virginia

21 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jul 7 – 13
July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

For the week of July 7 – 13, the number of permits issued to drill new wells in the Marcellus/Utica remained the same as the previous week. There were 21 new permits issued across the three M-U states last week. The Keystone State (PA) issued seven new permits. Range Resources secured three permits, spread across Beaver and Washington counties, in the southwestern part of the state. Seneca Resources received two permits in Tioga County, in the northeastern part of the state. Greylock Energy and Coterra Energy each received a single permit, in Potter and Susquehanna counties, respectively. Read More “21 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Jul 7 – 13”
Electrical Generation | Industrywide Issues | Jobs | Pennsylvania | Washington County

GE Vernova Expanding PA Facility to Make Power Plant Equipment
July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

GE Vernova is supplying seven natural gas turbines to the Homer City energy/data center campus at the site of the former Indiana County coal-fired power plant (see Largest Gas-Fired Power Plant in the U.S. Coming in Western Pa.). The Homer City project will be the largest natural gas-fired power plant installation in the U.S., capable of producing 4.4-4.5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. GE Vernova not only manufactures gas turbines, but also associated equipment involved in connecting power facilities to the grid. The company announced on Tuesday, as part of the big energy event in Pittsburgh, that it is investing $100 million in its factory in Charleroi, Washington County, PA, to expand its production of critical equipment for the electrical grid and power plants. Read More “GE Vernova Expanding PA Facility to Make Power Plant Equipment”
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”