PA Department of Environmental Protection

The Bureau of Oil and Gas Management is responsible for the statewide oil and gas conservation and environmental programs to facilitate the safe exploration, development, recovery of Pennsylvania's oil and gas reservoirs in a manner that will protect the Commonwealth's natural resources and the environment. The bureau develops policy and programs for the regulation of oil and gas development and production pursuant to the Oil and Gas Act, the Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Act, and the Oil and Gas Conservation Law; oversees the oil and gas permitting and inspection programs; develops statewide regulation and standards; conducts training programs for industry; and works with the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission and the Technical Advisory Board.

Note: The February 10 training has been cancelled due to projected weather conditions. The training will be rescheduled. The new date will be posted on the 2010 Training and Workshops page.

Note: Well Permit Applicants to use NAD83 Datum - See What's New website for details.

Note: Draft Well Construction Regulations Revisions to Chapter 78 available for Public Comment

See What' New website for details.

Frequently Requested information

Marcellus Shale Page

Oil and Gas Leasing

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not involved in regulating lease agreements between mineral property

owners and producers, except that minimum royalty payment is prescribed by law. Lease agreements are

contractual matters between private parties. DEP does not audit payments, read or calibrate meters or tanks,

or otherwise get involved in lease matters.

Landowners and Oil & Gas Leasing in Pennsylvania

Penn State Cooperative Extension Program on Leasing

Well Drilling

OPERATORS MANUAL
- Want to drill a well in Pennsylvania? This guidance is designed as a handbook for oil and gas operators and service companies. It can also be used by landowners that may have an oil or gas well on their land.