Permitting numbers down in Pa., Ohio and W. Va. from May 17-23

Permitting numbers down in Pa., Ohio and W. Va. from May 17-23

Monday, May 31, 2021 by Sara Welch

Although permits were issued in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia during the week of May 17-23, permitting numbers were down, according to Marcellus Drilling News.

Pennsylvania issued eight permits — six in the northwestern parts of the state and two in the southwestern region.

Ohio issued four permits all for the same driller on the same well pad in Carroll County.

West Virginia issued one permit in Harrison County.

Learn more: Marcellus Drilling News > Weekly Shale Drilling Permits for PA, OH, WV: May 17-23

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