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Marcellus Shale

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Marcellus Shale Top Operators (Undrilled Permits)

Company Last 12 Months
EQT Corp 59
Antero Resources 27
Range Resources Corp 15
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Marcellus Shale Well Completion Trend

Marcellus Shale Rig Data: July 29, 2026

Marcellus Shale Overview

What is the Marcellus Shale?

The massive Marcellus shale is arguably the star of the Appalachian Basin plays. It is the largest and one of the deepest natural gas play in the United States, located directly under the Mahantongo and Tully Limestone formations. It also overlaps its neighboring shale to the north, the Utica. Due to its immense natural gas holdings, the area has seen a large influx of operators looking to tap into the reserves. Of all the shale plays, the Marcellus shale