Chesapeake Energy, Project Canary announce multi-basin gas partnership

Chesapeake Energy has joined with Project Canary to launch a pilot partnership to produce certified responsibly source natural gas in the Marcellus shale at two well pads in Pennsylvania, the companies said Tuesday.

Using methane gas monitors on well pads in Bradford and Wyoming counties, a total of nine wells, the goal of the pilot program is to eliminate direct greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.

Project Canary is a climate tech start-up company, while Chesapeake is Pennsylvania’s third-largest natural gas producer. The two companies will also install the monitoring devices on wells in the Haynesville shale in Louisiana.

“Leading a responsible energy future is foundational to Chesapeake’s success,” said Chesapeake’s Chief Executive Officer Doug Lawler. “Through this two-basin partnership, we will be able to further demonstrate our commitment to generating shareholder value and ESG excellence. We are excited to work with Project Canary as we continue to expand our sustainability efforts and deliver top operating performance.”

Using real-time continuous emissions monitoring at the well pads, the pilot project hopes to validate the high environmental standards natural gas is produced through, as well as prove that a market exists for responsibly sourced natural gas (RSG) products. If the partnership and pilot project is successful, the opportunity to expand exists.

“With our innovative technology and independent certification process, Project Canary aims to meet the market demand for sustainably developed resources and real-time emissions monitoring,” said Project Canary co-founder & CEO Chris Romer. “Chesapeake is an industry pioneer and top producer, and we’re proud to help them reach the highest environmental standards.”