Archive for September, 2010

PA DEP Takes Aggressive Action and Fines $240,000 after Cabot Fails to Fix Gas Migration into Ground Water and Wells

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., of Houston, TX, faces severe penalties from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) after the company failed to correct problems regarding Susquehanna County water supplies polluted by migrating gas from Cabot’s natural gas drilling operations. “Gas migration is a serious issue that can have dire consequences to affected communities [...]

Cabot Pays $120,000 for Environmental Violations in PA as New Yorkers Debate Gas Drilling Regulations

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Cabot Oil and Gas Corp. have executed a consent order and agreement regarding Susquehanna County water supplies polluted by migrating gas from Cabot’s natural gas drilling operations. The Pennsylvania DEP began an investigation early this year when numerous residents of the Dimock Township area reported evidence of [...]