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Appalachian Basin

⚡ MixedUpdated 2/3/2026
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland

The Appalachian Basin is a major oil and gas province covering much of the eastern United States.

Limited Data Available

Some metrics for this basin are estimates based on regional trends. We're working to add real-time data from official sources.

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Gas Production

36.9B
Mcf/day
0.6% YoY

Active Rigs

45
rigs
-1.0 WoW

DUC Wells

123
wells
+9.6 MoM

Production Trends

The Appalachian Basin currently produces 36.9B thousand cubic feet of natural gas per day, representing a significant portion of domestic energy supply. Production has moderated recently as operators focus on capital discipline and well optimization.

Top Operators

EQT
#1
Chesapeake
#2
Range Resources
#3
Antero
#4
CNX Resources
#5

Key Formations

Marcellus
Primary target for mixed production
Utica
Primary target for mixed production
Devonian
Primary target for mixed production
Rhinestreet
Primary target for mixed production

Recent Appalachian Basin Updates

Appalachian Basin Production Reaches New Heights

2/2/2026

Recent drilling activity in the Appalachian Basin shows promising results with increased efficiency.

Source: Energy Daily

Major Operators Expand Appalachian Basin Operations

2/1/2026

EQT announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.

Source: Oil & Gas Journal

Technology Advances Drive Appalachian Basin Efficiency

1/31/2026

New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.

Source: Drilling Contractor

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