Press Releases

09-15-11
Chief’s Operations Unaffected by Flood
Chief Oil & Gas has confirmed that none of its operations in Northeast Pennsylvania were damaged by the flooding that took place last week. Read more.

09-09-11
Chief Oil & Gas and Tug Hill Join Together to Donate $250,000 for Flood Relief in Pennsylvania
Chief Oil & Gas LLC and Tug Hill Inc. have made a joint commitment of $250,000 to help families and communities devastated by recent flooding in Pennsylvania. Read more.

08-29-11
Chief Oil & Gas Sponsors 'Wings Over Piper'
Chief Oil & Gas was pleased to be a sponsor of the recent “Wings Over Piper” Radio Controlled Model Airplane show, held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Read more.

08-23-11
New Video from Chief Oil & Gas on Marcellus Shale Development
Chief Oil & Gas is pleased to share a new video we've created to explain our approach to the natural gas development process in the Marcellus Shale. Read more.

08-03-11
Ivy Spako Awarded Chief 4-H Scholarship
Chief Oil & Gas is pleased to announce that Ivy Spako has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Chief Oil & Gas 4-H Scholarship. Read more.

07-27-11
From Hobby to Career, Chief Environmental Coordinator Protects PA Waterways
John Pittenger’s lifetime goal is to travel across the country to catch every species of trout in North America. Read more.

07-07-11
Crystal Stroud water contamination not related to Marcellus Shale well drilling or fracking.
Pennsylvania DEP determination letter regarding Stroud claim. Read more.

06-29-11
Local Trout Hatchery Expands Business through Marcellus Water Sales
A local trout hatchery has found a new business opportunity from an unexpected source—providing water for Marcellus Shale development. Read more.

06-29-11
Chief Oil & Gas Statement on DEP Fine
Chief Oil & Gas has adapted its best practices to better protect the environment. Read more.

06-03-11
Chief Supports Elementary School Science Program
When Chief Oil & Gas began developing a Marcellus natural gas well in West Virginia within the Youghiogheny Watershed, elementary school students in Oakland, Maryland had a unique opportunity to study in their own backyard since the elementary school is on the border between Maryland and West Virginia. Read more.

05-19-11
Pennsylvania first responders participate in safety training sponsored by Chief
In early May, Chief Oil & Gas sponsored a safety training program for first responders in Northeast Pennsylvania at the Wyoming County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) facility in Tuckhannock, PA. Read more.

05-11-11
Chief Oil & Gas Makes Gift Of $134,000 To Pittsburgh Public Schools Mentor Program
Chief Oil & Gas today announced that it has donated $134,000 to Pittsburgh Public Schools to help fund another year of the District’s Learning And Mentoring Program (LAMP), a program designed to help students succeed against the influences of violence, crime, drugs and gangs. Read more.

05-04-11
Chief Oil & Gas Announces Agreement to Sell a Portion of Its Marcellus Shale Assets
Chief Oil & Gas LLC ("Chief") and Tug Hill, Inc. ("Tug Hill") today announced they have entered into an asset purchase and sale agreement to sell certain natural gas properties in the Marcellus Shale to Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX). Read more.

05-02-11
Local companies see revenue increase from Chief development
Chief is working with several local companies to develop the Grimm Lumber site, which has provided a boost in revenue for a variety of businesses. Read more.

04-27-11
Chief Oil & Gas Announces Opening of New Office in Lycoming County
Chief Oil & Gas LLC today announced that it has opened a second office location in Lycoming County to oversee Marcellus Shale development. Read more.

04-25-11
Blue Knob Volunteer Fire Company Purchases ATV with Chief Donation
The Blue Knob Volunteer Fire Company recently purchased an All-Terrain Vehicle to enable the Company to conduct emergency response operations in rural and mountainous terrain throughout the county with the funds from a contribution by Chief Oil & Gas. Read more.

04-19-11
Chief Oil & Gas Supports Pennsylvania DEP Efforts to Reduce Water Pollution
Chief Oil & Gas supports the efforts of Governor Corbett and Acting DEP Secretary Mike Krancer to reduce Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and bromides in local waterways and has already changed its wastewater disposal practices. Read more.

04-18-11
Water sales to natural gas industry lead to increased revenue for local governments, reduced cost for customers
Chief Oil & Gas is one of several natural gas drillers in Pennsylvania who are helping to boost local government revenue by purchasing water from municipalities in the area. Read more.

04-11-11
Chief Oil & Gas Participating in National Registry of Hydraulic Fracture Chemicals Used at Natural Gas Wells
Chief today announced they are providing information to a national online registry for the voluntary disclosure of hydraulic fracturing additives. Read more.

04-04-11
Congressman Shuster Attends Rig Tour
Pennsylvania Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-09) and his staff spent a day touring a Chief Oil & Gas natural gas rig site in the Henry Clay Township of Fayette County to see and experience first-hand how the natural gas development process works. Read more.

04-01-11
Chief Gathering to attend Zoning Board Hearing Monday, April 4
On Monday, April 4, Chief Gathering LLC will be attending a second Dallas Township zoning hearing meeting to present and discuss its plans to build a natural gas metering site on Hildebrandt Road in Dallas Township. Read more.

03-01-11
Chief Oil & Gas Testifies at Maryland State Senate Hearing on Marcellus Shale Development
Chief supports Senate Bill 422, sponsored by Garrett County Senator George Edwards Read more.

02-23-11
Chief Gathering to Relocate Site for Dallas Township Compressor Station
Chief to file amended permit for metering station Read more.

02-14-11
Letter to the Washington Post Editor
A recent Washington Post article included several inaccuracies and omissions about the development of natural gas in Garrett County, MD. Read more.

01-24-11
Chief Drills 100th Well in the Marcellus Shale
Natural Gas Well in Blair County is a milestone for Chief. Read more.

12-21-10
Chief Announces Agreement to Sell a Portion of its Marcellus Shale Assets
Chief has entered into an agreement to sell certain natural gas properties in the Marcellus Shale to EXCO Holding PA, a subsidiary of EXCO Resources, Inc. Read more.

11-08-10
Chief Oil & Gas announces Marcellus Shale Update
Reaches daily production milestone of 100 MMcf per day. Read more.

10-12-10
Chief Oil & Gas improves roads in Bradford, Lycoming, Susquehanna, and Greene Counties
Chief Oil & Gas this week announced it has improved more than 45 miles of road in Pennsylvania. Read more.

10-01-10
Chief Oil & Gas Voluntarily Discloses Marcellus Shale Hydraulic Fracturing Additives on Website
Reports are available to the public via company website. Read more.

8-10-10
Chief Oil & Gas to donate $100,000 to Emergency Responders and Salvation Army
Chief is making financial donations to organizations that responded to an incident at a Marshall County gas well. Read more.

3-30-10
Chief Participates in Lycoming County Gas Well Education Day
Law enforcement and emergency responders learned about safety and security issues related to gas exploration. Read more.

3-11-10
Chief Hosts Public Meetings to Educate Community About Marcellus Shale
Meetings in Somerset and Blair Counties to discuss plans for development. Read more.

1-15-10
Fox News Report - Shale: The New American Gold Rush
The Marcellus Shale is creating jobs in deptressed ares of Pennyslvania. Read more.

12-08-09
"Focus on PA" Broadcast Highlights Tour of Chief Oil & Gas Marcellus Shale Operations
Senators Mary Jo White and Gene Yaw get an up close look at Marcellus Shale operations in Lycoming County. Read more.

11-04-09
Chief Oil & Gas Announces Marcellus Shale Results and Development Plans for 2010
Chief Oil & Gas LLC ("Chief") today provided a status update of its Marcellus Shale development. Read more.