The average price of natural gas increased 70.9%% in 2025 compared to the average in 2024.
Preliminary data show that average prices increased dramatically in January 2026 due to abnormally cold temperatures and Winter Storm Fern.
Due to the regional impact of the storm, the average Pennsylvania spot price temporarily surged to nearly $10.00 for January, which outpaced the Henry Hub (national benchmark).
US EIA data show that the Henry Hub spot price fell significantly in February
There were 129 new horizontal wells spud, an increase of 46 new wells (55.4%) from the prior year.
There were 446 wells drilled in 2025, a gain of 137 wells (44.3%) from the prior year and the first annual increase in new wells since CY 2022.
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Related Articles This Week:
-- PA Shale Gas & Public Health Conference: Supervisor Cindy Fisher - How Cecil Township Adopted 2,500 Foot Setbacks From Shale Gas Well Pads With Extensive Public Involvement Facing Threats And Intimidation [PaEN]
-- Ohio Senate Committee Hearing I: Penn State Professor Testifies In Support Of A Ban On The Disposal Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater By Road Dumping [PaEN]
-- Ohio Senate Committee Hearing II: Studies By Ohio State Agencies Document Environmental, Health Hazards Of Disposing Of Oil & Gas Wastewater By Road Dumping [PaEN]
-- Ohio Senate Committee Hearing III: Ohio Farmers Union Supports Ban On Disposal Of Oil & Gas Wastewater By Road Dumping To Protect Soil, Livestock, Farm Products From Contamination [PaEN]
-- The Derrick: Aqua Pennsylvania Boil Water Advisory Remains In Effect For Venango Water Company Customers In Reno, Venango County Since Feb. 14 [Water System Impacted By 2023 Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Spill] [PaEN]
[Posted: February 25, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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