The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) approved or renewed 74 general water use permits for shale gas well drilling pads in December 2025 and January 2026 across several Pennsylvania counties. In 2025, the SRBC issued or renewed a total of 471 general water use permits for shale gas development, and 31 permits so far in 2026, with a separate approval required for water withdrawal. The article provides a detailed list of these permits, including company names, pad IDs, locations, consumptive use limits, and approval dates.
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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approved 74 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In December, January; 471 In 2025
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) approved or renewed 74 general water use permits for shale gas well drilling pads in December 2025 and January 2026 across several Pennsylvania counties. In 2025, the SRBC issued or renewed a total of 471 general water use permits for shale gas development, and 31 permits so far in 2026, with a separate approval required for water withdrawal. The article provides a detailed list of these permits, including company names, pad IDs, locations, consumptive use limits, and approval dates.