The shale gas water withdrawals include–

— Project Sponsor and Facility: Coterra Energy, Inc. (Susquehanna River), Susquehanna Depot Borough, Susquehanna County, PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 1.500 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20201201).

— Project Sponsor and Facility: Expand Operating, LLC (Towanda Creek), Monroe Township and Monroe Borough, Bradford County, PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 1.500 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20201202).

— Project Sponsor and Facility: Expand Operating, LLC (Wyalusing Creek), Rush Township, Susquehanna County, PA. Application for renewal with modification of surface water withdrawal of up to 3.000 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20220604).

Click Here to learn more about the applications.

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— PUC Approves Proposed Model Tariff For Public Review To Balance A.I. Data Center Growth And Ratepayer Protection  [PaEN]

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— The Allegheny Front – Reid Frazier: CNX Resources Sues Nonprofit News Outlet For Defamation Over Shale Gas Fracking Article

— Delaware Currents: Speakers Decry LNG Gas Export Plant Proposal On Delaware River In Chester, Delaware County: ‘Our Community Says No’

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— Rep. Vitali: PA House Environmental Committee Examines Impacts Of Proposed LNG Gas Export Terminal In Southeast PA

— Tribune-Democrat: Attorney General: Shale Gas Driller Seneca Resources Charged With Environmental Crimes For Polluted Water Spills In 8 Counties  [PDF of Article]

— PennLive – John Beauge: Seneca Resources Natural Gas Driller Charged With Environmental Crimes In 8 PA Counties

— Marcellus Drilling News: PA Attorney General Goes Wild, Charges Seneca Resources Natural Gas Driller With 100 Criminal Violations [PDF of Article]

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— Utility Dive: What The Last Natural Gas Boom (And Bust) Says About Today’s Rush To Build; New Gas Generation Remains A Risky Investment, Analysts Say 

— Reuters: Exxon, QatarEnergy Threaten European Union – Will Stop Selling Natural Gas To Them If The EU Doesn’t Loosen Climate Law 

— Reuters: US LNG Gas Producers Ink Near Record Contract Volumes, Even As Fees Climb, Rising Costs

— Spotlight PA: Millions At Risk Of Power Shut Off Because Of Federal LIHEAP Funding Delays During Federal Shutdown [PA Included]

— Inquirer – Frank Kummer: Environmental Groups Rally In Fear Harrisburg Budget Deal Will Sink RGGI Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiative  [RGGI Was Never Implemented]

— PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists Urge Shapiro, Lawmakers Not To End RGGI Climate Initiative In Budget Agreement [RGGI Was Never Implemented]

— TribLive: Surge In A.I. Data Centers Sparks Concern Over Water Demands

— Wall Street Journal: What Happened When Small-Town America Became A.I. Data Center, USA [PDF of Article

— Utility Dive: Exelon’s A.I. Data Center Load Forecast Grows To 18 GW; Market Monitor Continues Call For Review Of PECO – Amazon Data Center Agreement Impact On Ratepayers 

— Post-Gazette – Anya Litvak: Pittsburgh Energy Storage Maker EOS Defies Skeptics, Sees Large Market For A.I. Data Center Projects

[Posted: November 7, 2025]  PA Environment Digest

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