Press Releases

4/10/2012
PVR Partners Announces $1 Billion Acquisition Of Marcellus Shale Midstream Pipeline Systems From Chief
Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Chief Gathering LLC for $1.0 billion. Read more.

3/23/2012
Chief Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Marcellus Operations
Chief Oil & Gas is pleased to announce Sam Fragale as Senior Vice President of Operations in its Marcellus Shale region. Read more.

3/13/2012
Wall Street Journal Reports Faulty Wells are to Blame for Water Contamination
A Wall Street Journal front page story reported that poorly built wells are to blame for cases of water contamination in the Marcellus Shale, not hydraulic fracturing. Read more.

3/8/2012
Marcellus Companies Give Back
Chief is proud to be part of the community through volunteering and local outreach initiatives, and is thankful for its partnership with Lycoming County United Way (LCUW). Read more.

3/6/2012
Chief Oil & Gas Participates in Susquehanna County Dairy Day
Chief Oil & Gas participated in the 23rd Annual Susquehanna County Dairy Day on Friday, March 2, 2012. Over 70 exhibitors and 15 community and health organizations participated in the event that was held at Elk Lake High School in Susquehanna County. Read more.

2/24/2012
Chief Oil & Gas Sponsors Science Festival
Chief Oil & Gas was a proud sponsor of the 2012 Science Festival hosted at Penn College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. Read more.

2/22/2012
Chief Improves 80 Miles of Pennsylvania Roads in 2011
In 2011, Chief Oil & Gas repaired or made improvements to nearly 80 miles of road across the four counties where it operates in Pennsylvania. Read more.

2/14/2012
Dushore Volunteer Fire Company Purchases New Gurney with Chief Donation
The Dushore Volunteer Fire Company recently replaced its 15-year-old, outdated gurney with funds from a donation provided by Chief Oil & Gas. Read more.

1/24/2012
Our Energy Future and Natural Gas Development
Chief Oil & Gas is proud to be a part of providing a clean, domestic source of energy to power our energy future. Read more.

1/6/2012
Lackawanna College Uses Chief Donation to Rebuild After Flood
To assist Lackawanna College in its rebuilding efforts, Chief Oil & Gas provided a $15,000 donation to use towards its flood relief and new construction efforts that are now under way. Read more.

11/3/2011
Chief Oil & Gas Statement on PA Legislative Efforts to Provide Statewide Environmental Protections For the Development of Natural Gas
Chief is pleased with the progress made in Harrisburg yesterday with the passage of H. B. 1950 to establish a more comprehensive and predictable set of uniform standards that will promote continued job creation and economic growth. Read more.