2433 Execution of oil and gas lease for publicly-owned streambeds  

  • DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

    Execution of Oil and Gas Lease for Publicly-Owned Streambeds

    [44 Pa.B. 7376]
    [Saturday, November 22, 2014]

     Effective August 13, 2014, an Oil and Gas Lease for Publicly-Owned Streambeds, Contract No. M-2102026-08, was executed by and between the Commonwealth, acting through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Department) (lessor) and CNX Gas Company, LLC (lessee), with its principal place of business located at 1000 Consol Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317.

     The lease is for Streambed Tract 2026, encompassing approximately 8.63 acres of submerged lands located in Gaskill and Henderson Townships, Jefferson County. The lease was recorded at the Jefferson County Courthouse on October 20, 2014, book no. 692, page 0755. The lease allows for the development of oil and natural gas below and between the ordinary low water marks of the East Branch Mahoning Creek solely by means of directional, including horizontal, drilling on a nondevelopment basis that will not disturb the river or its bed. Contract No. M-2102026-08 may be viewed online at http://contracts.patreasury.gov/View.aspx?ContractID=284518.

     Questions regarding this lease should be directed to the Department's Bureau of Forestry, Minerals Division, (717) 787-2703.

    ELLEN FERRETTI, 
    Secretary

    [Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-2433. Filed for public inspection November 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]

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