Federal Register #2026-18592

SRBC Approves Consumptive Water Use for Oil & Gas Well Pads in Pennsylvania

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has approved multiple consumptive water use projects for oil and gas extraction across Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC), Harrisburg, PA - OEMs and Vendors: - Beech Resources LLC - Coterra Energy Inc. - EQT ARO LLC - Expand Operating LLC - Pin Oak Energy Partners LLC - Seneca Resources Company LLC - Diversified Oil & Gas LLC - Pennsylvania General Energy Company LLC - XTO Energy Inc. - Repsol Oil & Gas USA LLC - VEC Energy LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Consumptive use of water for well pads and drilling sites - Maximum daily water use limits per site, ranging from 3.0 to 7.5 million gallons per day (mgd) - Specific sites and pad IDs across Lycoming, Susquehanna, Bradford, Tioga, Wyoming, Elk, Clinton, Sullivan counties - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Each approval specifies a maximum daily water use limit - Projects must comply with SRBC regulations under 18 CFR 806.22(f) - Approvals include both renewals and new projects - Water use is strictly for oil and gas extraction operations - Compliance with environmental and regulatory standards is required

Description

This notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period of August 1-31, 2026. It details the approval of consumptive water use projects within various townships and counties in Pennsylvania. The notice includes specific project renewals with assigned consumptive use limits in million gallons per day (mgd). The approvals are issued under the Commission's rule process as per 18 CFR 806.22(f).

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