Where EQT Production Company has completed wells since 2010 and where it still holds permits, from the state survey's well database. Use it to check a lease offer or a letter against what the records show.
Tetco M-2 Gas Price Dips Below EQT Shut-In Threshold
Spot natural gas prices at the Texas Eastern M-2 hub fell to an average of $1.435 per MMBtu in mid-September. The drop pushes regional pricing below EQT Corporation's target threshold of $1.50 for temporary production curtailments. Lower seasonal demand often leads Appalachian operators to choke back production until winter demand returns.
Why it matters: Depressed regional gas prices and operator volume curtailments directly reduce monthly royalty distributions for mineral owners across West Virginia.
Appalachian Natural Gas Hub Drops Below $1.50 Curtailment Threshold
Regional natural gas prices at the Tetco M-2 benchmark in Appalachia fell below $1.50 per MMBtu ahead of the typical autumn schedule. Major regional drillers including EQT Corporation have historically used that price floor as a trigger to curtail natural gas output. Lower regional hub pricing often leads producers to shut in wells temporarily until winter demand lifts market values.
Why it matters: Depressed natural gas prices can lower monthly royalty statements and lead drillers to curb output, delaying income for mineral owners across the state.