Common Sights of a Local Well Drilling Project
A view of a drilling rig through the trees from a local road in the 23rd Senatorial District.
A close-up of a freshwater impoundment used in the hydraulic fracturing process. This particular company is utilizing a temporary overland piping system to get the water to the well sites which dramatically reduces truck traffic on local roads.
Senators Yaw, Pileggi and Erickson inspect the cabin of a drilling rig to see how the operation works from a firsthand perspective and see the intricate equipment needed to safely and effectively extract the gas from the Marcellus Shale.
Another closer view of a drilling rig where all of the fluids (water, fuel, lubricants, etc.) on site are contained in large containers for security and ease.
The produced gas in the 23rd District is a high quality, but still needs some slight refining before being sent to market. This device is a dehydrator and separator that brings the gas up to standards that will allow it to be put into the pipeline.
A close-up of a drilling rig.
The drilling rig with some of the many pipes required for drilling deep into the Marcellus Shale.
A view of the sediment pond on a drilling pad.
The typical well pad in our region.
Senator Yaw and Senator Mary Jo White, Chairperson of the Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, on a tour of the site.
A picture on the drilling platform of an automated one of the rigs operating in Pennsylvania.
One of the drillers on the platform working hard despite any inclement weather.
A partial view of the well pad from the drilling platform.
Senator Yaw discussing the tour in front of the drilling rig.
Another view of the drilling rig and well pad.
Another view of the drilling rig and well pad.
The well pad from the road that shows the temporary cover crop and erosion fences required by DEP regulations before.
An active drill site.
A typical water impoundment to be utilized for hydraulic fracturing to store water while it is plentiful in Pennsylvania for when there is a water shortage.
Senator Yaw and Senator White discussing the protection of the Commonwealth's water resources, ranging from withdrawals to disposal, and the industries plans to ensure it as well with Chief Oil & Gas water expert Rich Adams.
Senator Yaw and Senator White touring a compressor station.
Aerial views of a well site. Taken during an exercise to allow local emergency responders see a variety of situations that might arise from drilling activity.
Aerial views of a well site. Taken during an exercise to allow local emergency responders see a variety of situations that might arise from drilling activity.
Senator Yaw asking about the reclamation process required by permit.
A natural gas compressor station. One of the more permanent structures in drilling for natural gas. It is a sound insulated building that brings pressures in the gas line to appropriate levels for transmission.
A look inside the compressor station building.
A pipeline right-of-way under construction allowing for gas in Pennsylvania to be sold on the open market around the world.
A piece of the heavy equipment laying pipe in the hills of Pennsylvania.
A view of the right-of-way in the opposite direction.
Senator Yaw discussing the process within the right-of-way.
A recently reclaimed pipeline right-of-way across the Pennsylvania landscape.
Senator Yaw asking about the reclamation process required by permit.