Most Important Lawsuit in PA Shale History – Review & Fallout

It was exactly one year ago that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in THE most consequential lawsuit for Marcellus Shale drilling we’ve seen, a case called Briggs v Southwestern Energy (see HUGE NEWS: PA Supreme Court Keeps ‘Rule of Capture’ for Fracking). Now that the dust has settled, it’s a good time to take a

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Weekly Shale Drilling Permits for PA, OH, WV: Nov. 16-20

Last week Pennsylvania issued 11 new shale well drilling permits, all but one of them in the northeastern (dry gas) part of the state. Ohio issued one new permit, and West Virginia issued 2 new shale well permits.This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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Montage Resources Releases Last Quarterly Update – Merging Next Wk

After a shareholder vote scheduled for next Thursday, Nov. 12, Montage Resources will be no more. The company is selling itself to Southwestern Energy in an all-stock deal worth $857 million (see Stop Press! Southwestern Energy Buying Montage Resources for $857M). Yesterday Montage issued what will be its very last quarterly update. What does the

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Southwestern Expects to Close on Montage Purchase Nov. 12

Southwestern Energy Company released its third-quarter 2020 update last Friday. The company previously announced it is buying out and merging in Marcellus/Utica driller Montage Resources. During the 3Q conference call, CEO Bill Way said the company expects to close on the deal immediately after Montage Resources shareholders vote on the deal November 12. Also from

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Weekly Shale Drilling Permits for PA, OH, WV: Sep 14-18

Last week Ohio finally broke the drought of not issuing permits for new shale wells in the Buckeye State. Finally! Last week Pennsylvania issued 13 new permits for wells on three well pads. Ohio issued 4 new permits for wells on two well pads. And West Virginia issued 1 new permit.This post appeared first on

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Southwestern Energy Lands Another “Responsible Gas” Customer

In September 2018 MDN brought you the news that Southwestern Energy had, for the first time anywhere, sold natural gas to a customer (utility company New Jersey Resources) that has been certified as “responsible gas.” The certification comes from Independent Energy Standards Corporation (IES) and they call it their TrustWell™ Responsible Gas Program certification (see

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Most Important Court Case in PA Shale History Heads to Supremes

This Friday Thursday the justices sitting on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear what we believe is the most important shale gas court case in the history of the state: Briggs v Southwestern Energy. We consider this case to be an existential threat to the future of shale gas drilling in PA should the decision

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Southwestern to reduce rig count in Appalachian Basin

Southwestern Energy Co. recently announced it plans to reduce its rig count from six to two in coming weeks as part of a larger initiative to reduce spending and better control costs, according to Natural Gas Intelligence. The company also trimmed its full-year capital budget, saying spending would not eclipse $1.15 billion in 2019 —

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How Is the Natural Gas Industry Leading the Way to Reduce Emissions?

Jennifer StewartSenior Vice President for Government and Regulatory AffairsSouthwestern Energy Co. … … The natural gas industry is making enormous progress and, in fact, leading the way in reducing emissions, says Southwestern Energy, one its own leaders. As the world’s top natural gas producer, the United States is also leading the world in curbing emissions.

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Susquehanna Students Get Up-Close and Personal with Heavy Equipment

Rick HidukManaging Editor of EndlessMtnLifestyles.com … …  Susquehanna students from all the county climbed onto and into big rigs, buses and emergency vehicles on Vehicular Career Day to learn what it’s all about. More than 400 fifth graders from school districts across Susquehanna County climbed into big rigs, buses, and emergency vehicles on May 8

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Gas Revolution Fueled by Innovation and Markets, Not Picking of Winners

Kelsey MulacCabot Oil & GasExternal Affairs, Pittsburgh … … A recent “Think About Energy” briefing in Carlisle, Pennsylvania brought home the reality of what the gas revolution has brought us via innovation and markets. The “Think About Energy Briefing” series made a stop in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, April 24. With Pennsylvania natural gas production topping 6

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“Responsible Gas” Certification Expands, Gains Another Driller

This article is provided FREE for Google searchers. In order to access all content on Marcellus Drilling News, please visit our Subscribe page. Last September MDN reported that Southwestern Energy was the very first driller to earn the label of producing “responsible gas” from the Independent Energy Standards Corporation (IES)–what they call their TrustWell™ Responsible

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Are Marcellus/Utica Shale Drillers Financially Healthy?

This article is provided FREE for Google searchers. In order to access all content on Marcellus Drilling News, please visit our Subscribe page. We read on a regular basis in mainstream media that shale companies spend more money than they bring in, and that investors are growing tired of pumping money into companies without a

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