Marcellus Shale
🔥 GasUpdated 12/20/2025
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York
The Marcellus Shale is the largest natural gas field in the United States, spanning much of the Appalachian Basin.
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
37.4B
Mcf/day
4.9% YoY
Active Rigs
72
rigs
+4.1 WoW
DUC Wells
289
wells
-5.7 MoM
Production Trends
The Marcellus Shale currently produces 37.4B 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 Corporation
#1
Chesapeake Energy
#2
Range Resources
#3
Antero Resources
#4
Southwestern Energy
#5
Key Formations
Marcellus
Primary target for gas production
Upper Devonian
Primary target for gas production
Recent Marcellus Shale Updates
Marcellus Shale Production Reaches New Heights
12/19/2025Recent drilling activity in the Marcellus Shale shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Marcellus Shale Operations
12/18/2025EQT Corporation announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Marcellus Shale Efficiency
12/17/2025New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor