Pennsylvania issues 10 drilling permits from July 19-25

Pennsylvania issues 10 drilling permits from July 19-25

Friday, July 30, 2021 by Sara Welch

Pennsylvania issued 10 new oil and gas drilling permits during the week of July 19-25, according to Marcellus Drilling News.

Southwestern Energy received four new permits. Laurel Mountain Production was issued three permits. Cabot Oil & Gas, CNX Resources and EQT each received one permit.

Ohio issued three new drilling permits during this time period.

In the adjacent state of West Virginia, no new drilling permits were issued from July 19-25.

Learn more: Marcellus Drilling News > Weekly Shale Drilling Permits for PA, OH, WV: July 19-25

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