PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 28

The following notices were published in the March 28 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities.  Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

-- DEP published notice in the March 28 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 Encroachment Permit for a 4.1 mile, 16-inch EQT ARO LLC aboveground shale gas development pipeline in Cascade Township, Lycoming County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1744)  Read more here.

-- DEP published notice in the March 28 PA Bulletin announcing it has rescinded the Civil Penalty Assessments In The Oil and Gas Management Program Technical Guidance (DEP ID: 550-4180-001) and replaced it with two new Standard Operating Procedures Documents-- one for conventional and one for unconventional shale gas operations. DEP said the new civil penalty SOPs will be publicly available on the Department's website.

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups

-- Blackhill Energy LLC - Kline B Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Springfield Twp., Bradford County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1761)

-- XTO Energy [Exxon] - Fabian Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Center Twp., Indiana County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1761)

-- Expand Operating LLC - Coyle Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with diesel to meet the Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Liberty Twp., Susquehanna County. (PA Bulletin, page 1762) 

2026 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups

So far in 2026, DEP received or acted on 42 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. 

Waste Permits - Comments

-- WM Renewable Energy LLC - Landfill Gas Facility: DEP invites comments in WMG55 General Waste Permit accepting and processing landfill gas from Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility, GROWS and Fairless Landfills located in Falls Twp., Bucks County. (PA Bulletin, page 1725)

Waste Permits - Issued

-- Range Resources - Appalachia LLC - US Natural Resources Tank Pad: DEP issued a WMGR123 for treatment and reuse of oil and gas wastewater adding a 714,000 gallon storage tank at the facility located in Somerset Twp., Washington County.  (PA Bulletin, page 1764)

Air Quality Permits - Comments

-- Hickory Run Energy Center - Natural Gas Power Plant: DEP invites comments on an Air Quality Plan Approval making corrections to emission limits for certain equipment at the plant located in North Beaver Twp., Lawrence County. (PA Bulletin, page 1728)

-- INGENCO Wholesale Power LLC - Landfill Gas Power Plant: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a State Only Air Quality permit covering the facility located in Peters Twp., Franklin County. (PA Bulletin, page 1731)

-- Birdsboro Power LLC - Natural Gas Power Plant: DEP invites comments on renewal of the Title V Air Quality Permit for this facility located in Birdsboro Borough, Berks County. (PA Bulletin, page 1731)

-- Sunoco Pipeline LP - Mariner East Pipeline Enclosed Flare: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Burrell Twp., Indiana County. (PA Bulletin, page 1731)

-- Sunoco Pipeline LP - Mariner East Pipeline Enclosed Flare: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in East Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County. (PA Bulletin, page 1732)

-- Reading Terminals DE LLC - Lucknow-Highspire Terminal: DEP invites comments on a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Sinking Spring Boro, Berks County. (PA Bulletin, page 1732)

Air Quality Permits - Issued

-- EQT Production Company - Franklin Denny Shale Gas Well Pad/Pigging Station: DEP issued a GP-5A General Air Quality Permit covering multiple sources of air pollution at the pad located in Springhill Twp., Greene County. (PA Bulletin, page 1765)

-- EQT Production Company - Mojo Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued a GP-5A General Air Quality Permit covering multiple sources of air pollution at the pad located in Amwell Twp., Washington County. (PA Bulletin, page 1765)

-- R. W. Gathering LLC - Salem Compressor Station: DEP issued a renewal of a GP-5 General Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Derry Twp., Westmoreland County. (PA Bulletin, page 1765)

-- Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Compressor Station: DEP issued a renewal of a Title V Air Quality Permit for the facility located in East Whiteland Twp., Chester County. (PA Bulletin, page 1766)

-- Diversified Production LLC - Pasmore Compressor Station: DEP issued a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Bell Twp., Clearfield County. (PA Bulletin, page 1766)

-- Sunoco Pipeline, CP - Ebensburg Pumping Station: DEP issued a renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Cambria Twp., Cambria County. (PA Bulletin, page 1767)

-- Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals, LP - Marcus Hook Terminal: DEP notice memorializing the  surrender of 2.94 tons/year of nitrogen oxides, 2.94 tons of nitrogen oxides and 45.31 tons of VOCs at the facility located in Marcus Hook Boro, Delaware County. (PA Bulletin, page 1767)

Individual Stormwater Permits - Comments

-- Energy Transfer Mktg & Terminal LP - Energy Transfer Essington Terminal: DEP invites comments on the renewal of a NPDES Stormwater Permit covering the facility located  in the City of Philadelphia.  (PA Bulletin, page 1714)

-- UGI Utilities, Inc. - Route 611 Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement To Wolf Lodge: DEP invites comments on an NPDES Stormwater Permit for a project impacting Scot Run and Swiftwater Creek (High Quality) located in Pocono Twp., Monroe County. (PA Bulletin, page 1717)

Erosion & Sedimentation Permits - Issued

-- EQT ARO LLC - Pipeline Project: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for a project impacting Rock Spring Run (Exceptional Value) located in Cascade and McNett Townships, Lycoming County. (PA Bulletin, page 1774)

-- Repsol Oil & Gas USA LLC - Unknown Project: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for a project impacting North Branch Sugar Creek located in Columbia Twp., Bradford County. (PA Bulletin, page 1774)

-- Expand Operating LLC - Pipeline Project: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for a project impacting Little Mehoopany creek, Farr Hollow Creek and Miller Brook located in North Branch, Forkston and Windham Townships, Wyoming County. (PA Bulletin, page 1774)

-- Williams Field Services Co LLC - Unknown Project: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for a project impacting Elk Lake Stream located in Dimock Twp., Susquehanna County. (PA Bulletin, page 1774)

-- EQM Gathering OPCO LLC - Patterson Valve Yard: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for a project impacting Patterson Run in Whiteley Twp., Greene County. (PA Bulletin, page 1774)

-- EQM Gathering OPCO LLC - Grayne Valve Yard to Yinzer Valve Yard: DEP issued a Chapter 102 permit for a project impacting Colico Run, Roberts Run, and Smith Creek located in Franklin and Wayne Townships, Greene County. (PA Bulletin, page 1775)

Oil & Gas Well Drilling Permits [3.20.26]*

-- Last Week - Permits: DEP issued 3 conventional and 10 unconventional

-- Year To Date - Permits: DEP issued 25 conventional and 142 unconventional

-- Last Week - Wells Drilled: ZERO conventional, 3 unconventional

-- Year To Date - Wells Drilled: 11 conventional and 95 unconventional

*Weekly Workload Report - 3.20.26

*DEP’s Weekly Oil & Gas Program Workload Report - Most Recent

DEP Issued These New/Renewed Oil & Gas Permits *

This is a list of conventional oil and gas and shale gas well permits DEP issued from March 14 to 20 by county--

Butler County

-- Parker Twp.: Laurel Mountain Production - 1 Shale Gas Permit

Greene County

-- Perry Twp.: EQT Prod Co. - 9 Shale Gas Permits

McKean County

-- Wetmore Twp.: PennHills Resources LLC - 3 Conventional Oil & Gas Permits

*Click Here to find oil and gas well permits recently issued near you

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Act 14 Notices To Municipalities

Many communities and citizens are not aware that a state law passed in 1984 gives them the first chance to comment on Department of Environmental Protection permit applications even before they are submitted to the agency.   Read more here.

PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards:

-- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 28 [PaEN]

     -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For 4.1 Mile, 16-Inch EQT ARO LLC Aboveground Shale Gas Development Water Pipeline In Cascade Twp., Lycoming County  [PaEN] 

-- DEP Posted 86 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 28 PA Bulletin [PaEN] 

     -- DEP: If Requested, A Hearing Will Be Held May 14 On J.C. Cleaners Hazardous Waste Site In Gettysburg, Adams County And The Failed Attempt To Contain Groundwater Contamination  [PaEN] 

     -- DEP To Host April 8 Meeting On North East Waste Systems Municipal Waste Transfer Station permit In Hazleton, Luzerne County [PaEN] 

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-- PA House Passes Bill To Expand Solar Energy Electric Generation To Warehouses, Distribution Centers  [PaEN]

-- PA Solar Center, Solar United Neighbors Are Putting Out The Call For Volunteers To Spread The Word For True Energy Independence For Pennsylvania!  [PaEN]  

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-- DEP Issues Request For Information On Proposed Electric Generation Or Storage Projects Eligible For State Sponsorship Under PJM Expedited Interconnection Track [PaEN]

-- DEP Invests $1.47 Million+ To Support 12 Local Projects In Five Counties To Buy Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Next Rounds Of Applications Due April 1, Oct. 7  [PaEN] 

-- PA Community Organizing Summit On A.I. Data Centers April 18 In Pittsburgh  [PaEN] 

-- Penn State Extension Hosts April 21 Webinar: Agriculture Meets Hyperscale A.I. Data Centers   [PaEN] 

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NewsClips:

-- Inquirer: PA House Members Make Their First Move To Regulate A.I. Data Centers, As Industry Booms

-- City & State PA: PA House Lawmakers Approve A.I. Data Center Regulation Bill

-- Beaver Times: PA House Passes Bill To Shield PA Energy Users From A. I. Data Center Costs

-- The Center Square: House Moving Bill To Require A.I. Data Centers To Warn State Regulators About Water Needs

-- WESA - Rachel McDevitt: Green Group Calls For Halt To A.I. Data Centers In PA Until New Laws Are Passed

-- WVIA: Residents, Elected Officials Want Gov. Shapiro’s PA Permit Fast Track Program To Slow Down When It Comes To A.I. Data Centers

-- Pottstown Mercury: Model Data Center Zoning Ordinances Coming To The Fore  [PDF of Article]

-- Inquirer: How Some PA Townships Fight A.I. Data Center Next Door

-- Inquirer: A.I. Data Centers Are Eyeing Counties Around Philadelphia Drawing Pushback From Residents Across The Region

-- Pittsburgh Business Times: Mystery Site For 4.3 GW Natural Gas Power Plant Site In SW PA Has Officials Wondering; Transmission Line Project May Hint At Site 

-- Utility Dive: NextEra To Develop 9.5 GW Of Natural Gas Power Generation In PA, TX [Still No Details Offered On Data Center Projects] 

-- Pittsburgh Business Times: Homer City A.I. Data Center, 4.4 GW Natural Gas Power Plant Construction Hits 1,000 [Temporary] Workers

-- Utility Dive Guest Essay: 5-Year Waits And Rising Costs For Natural Gas Generation Turbines Redefining The Energy Market - By Electric Power Research Institute [Utility Industry Group] 

-- Erie Times Guest Essay: Why Controlling Methane Emissions From Oil & Gas Facilities In PA Matters To Energy Consumers - By John Walliser, PA Environmental Council 

-- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Is The Climate Change Problem - By Bruce Ledewitz, Duquesne Law School

-- Pittsburgh Public Source: How Shell’s Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County Has Polluted More Than Permits Allow With No New Fines For 3 Years; Environmental Groups Filed Lawsuit  

-- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owners Affirm 2027 Restart Date To Feed Power To Microsoft A.I. Data Centers Despite Approval To Join Grid May Not Come Until 2031

-- Scranton Times: PPL To Hold March 31 Open House On A.I. Data Center Transmission Line, Infrastructure Projects In Archbald, Luzerne County Paid For By Ratepayers  [To Take 3 Years To Build]  [PDF of Article]

-- Morning Call: PPL Among Utilities Singled Out For High Profit Margin In Industry Watchdog Report

-- The Center Square: PUC Receives $2 Million Federal Grant For Electric Grid Upgrade Study

-- Utility Dive: Better Grid Utilization Could Save Customers $170 Billion: Brattle Report

-- The Citizens’ Voice: Northwest Area H.S. Students In Luzerne County Win Statewide Green Energy Competition, Move On To National Competition

-- TribLive: Solar Energy Project At Carlynton High School Will Power Most Of Building, Reducing Costs In Allegheny County

-- Technical.ly: PA Turnpike Built Its Own Data Center Powered By A Solar Microgrid With Energy To Spare

[Posted: March 29, 2026 ]  PA Environment Digest