Friday, June 28, 2024

Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves Water Withdrawals, Including 7 More For Shale Gas Development In June; Total Of 15 In 2024

The
Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the June 29 PA Bulletin of actions taken during its June meeting, including the approval of seven more shale gas development water withdrawals in Lycoming, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties.

So far in 2024, SRBC has approved 15 new water withdrawals for shale gas development activities.

The shale gas drilling uses include--

-- BKV Operating, LLC (Meshoppen Creek), Washington Township, Wyoming County, PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 2.160 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20190602).

-- BKV Operating, LLC (Susquehanna River), Washington Township, Wyoming County, PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 2.914 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20190603).

-- BKV Operating, LLC (unnamed tributary to Middle Branch Wyalusing Creek), Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County, PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.648 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20190604).

-- EQT ARO, LLC (Pine Creek), McHenry Township, Lycoming County, PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 1.500 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20190601).

-- Keystone Clearwater Solutions, LLC (Lycoming Creek), Lewis Township, Lycoming County, PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 1.250 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20190608).

-- Seneca Resources Company, LLC (Tioga River), Richmond Township, Tioga County, PA. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 3.000 mgd (peak day).

-- SWN Production Company, LLC (North Branch Mehoopany Creek), Forkston Township, Wyoming County, PA. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 2.500 mgd (peak day).

For more information on programs, training opportunities and upcoming events, visit the Susquehanna River Basin Commission website.  Click Here to sign up for SRBC’s newsletter.   Follow SRBC on Twitter, visit them on YouTube.

(Photos: SRBC-approved shale gas drilling water withdrawal point on the Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County under construction.)

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[Posted: June 28, 2024]  PA Environment Digest

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