Marcellus Shale
🔥 GasUpdated 2/2/2026
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
36.9B
Mcf/day
5.2% YoY
Active Rigs
60
rigs
+1.8 WoW
DUC Wells
246
wells
-5.1 MoM
Production Trends
The Marcellus Shale 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 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
2/1/2026Recent drilling activity in the Marcellus Shale shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Marcellus Shale Operations
1/31/2026EQT Corporation announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Marcellus Shale Efficiency
1/30/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor