gas production from Marcellus in PA
Based on data published by the PA Department of Environmental Protection, natural gas production from Marcellus averaged 1.48 BCFD during July through December 2010. The PA DEP report provides production data for 36 counties. Production was concentrated in two areas. In northeast PA, production from Bradford, Susquehanna, and Tioga counties averaged 0.89 BCFD. In southwest PA, production from Greene and Washington averaged 0.37 BCFD.
As is true with other shale plays (and exploration in general), the trick is to find the sweet spots. PCC expects gas exploration companies to maintain a strong focus on these 5 counties for the next few years. However, increasing concern about the impact of fracturing operations on water quality and the potential for soil contamination will most likely slow the pace of growth in exploration activity and production.
