Pilot program highlights responsibly sourced natural gas for the energy market

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EQT Corp., a natural gas production company with operations in the Appalachian Basin, recently announced a pilot project to demonstrate the production of responsibly sourced natural gas (RSG) for use in domestic and international energy markets.

The program’s purpose is to demonstrate that natural gas is produced with high environmental and social standards and that a market exists for RSG products.

The program is part of the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership and responsible energy development.

Under the program, EQT will produce RSG through third-party certification of two well pads and provide continuous methane emissions monitoring.

Project Canary, an International Environmental Standards company, will certify EQT’s pads and methane emissions monitoring.

“This partnership aligns with our commitment to ESG leadership and to meeting the evolving needs and expectations of our stakeholders,” EQT President and CEO Toby Z. Rice said. “Further, it confirms the emerging domestic and international markets for this differentiated commodity and the important role that United States LNG will play in the future energy mix. EQT is the largest producer of natural gas in one of the lowest emission intensity basins – we’re well positioned to further capitalize on our world-class asset base and operational excellence to pursue a high quality, responsible energy source to meet growing global energy demands.”