Pennsylvania seeks public comments on new rules regarding air pollution at natural gas wells
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment via three virtual public hearings on draft regulations that would reduce air pollution from existing natural gas wells and infrastructure, according to Kallanish Energy.
The proposed regulations would restrict volatile organic compounds and would also reduce methane emissions. Additionally, they would require additional controls at unconventional natural gas wells and related infrastructure like compressor stations in the state’s Marcellus Shale and other plays.
If enacted the draft regulations would reduce air pollution by about 4,400 tons per year of VOCs and 75,600 tons per year of methane, DEP said.
Learn more: Kallanish Energy > Pennsylvania seeks comment on VOC-methane rules
Leave a Comment
Marcellus & Utica Shale Well Map
Additional Shale Maps
Shale FAQ
How often do royalty payments come?
Depending on the company, royalty payments can arrive monthly or quarterly.
Are my royalty payments transferable?
Yes. If you plan on selling your property, notify the gas company that is leasing your land and your realtor. They will make arrangements to allow the royalty payments to transfer to a different land owner.
What are royalties?
Royalties are payments from the gas company to the landowner as part of a lease agreement. Royalties payments cannot begin until production begins. The payments are dependent upon the market price of the resource.