Jamison Cocklin joined the staff of NGI in November 2013 to cover the Appalachian Basin. He was appointed Senior Editor, LNG in October 2019, and then to Managing Editor, LNG in February 2024. Prior to joining NGI, he worked as a business and energy reporter at the Youngstown Vindicator, covering the regional economy and the Utica Shale play. He also served as a city reporter at the Bangor Daily News and did freelance work for the Associated Press. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Maine.
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Rex Energy Inks Another JV to Hold Western Pennsylvania, Ohio Acreage
In an ongoing effort to better monetize its assets and generate more cash flow for this year’s drilling program, Rex Energy Corp. said late Thursday it has secured another joint venture (JV) with a private investment firm that could net it up to $175 million and reduce this year’s budget.
March 2, 2016
Pennsylvania Landowners Want Chesapeake Settlement Approved Before It’s Too Late
Fearing that the downturn in oil and natural gas prices has battered the finances of Chesapeake Energy Corp. and could eventually threaten an $18 million settlement with thousands of Pennsylvania landowners, two plaintiffs have filed a motion for court ordered mediation to approve the settlement swiftly.
March 2, 2016
WGL Midstream Takes Ownership in New Appalachian Gas Gathering System
WGL Midstream has made an $89 million equity investment in M3 Midstream LLC’s Stonewall natural gas gathering system, giving it a 35% ownership interest in the pipeline.
March 1, 2016
Pennsylvania DEP Lacks Funding, Staff; Oil/Gas Permit Fees Could Be Raised
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) remains severely underfunded and understaffed, a situation that could require legislative remedies and another increase in oil and gas permitting fees, the agency’s secretary said Tuesday during a state budget hearing.
March 1, 2016
Consol Sells More Coal to Pay Down Debt, Focus On NatGas Production
Continuing its transition to an exploration and production-focused natural gas producer, Consol Energy Inc. said Monday that it has entered an agreement to sell its premiere Buchanan Mine and associated metallurgical coal assets in three states for $420 million.
February 29, 2016
Ohio Pure-Play Eclipse Resources Faces NYSE Delisting
Ohio pure-play Eclipse Resources Corp. said it has received a delisting notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) because the price of its common stock has fallen below the continued listing standard.
February 29, 2016
Lawsuits, Downturn Could Cause More Delays For Embattled Mariner East Pipeline Project
Legal challenges against Sunoco Logistics Partners LP’s proposed Mariner East (ME) pipelines are mounting, as Pennsylvania landowners and an environmental advocacy group are fighting against a subsidiary’s efforts to condemn property for the project’s path. The court battles could combine with the commodities downturn to delay the project further.
February 26, 2016
Range Continues Divesting Noncore Assets With Northeast Pennsylvania Sale
Continuing its plans to divest noncore assets and generate more cash for its balance sheet, Range Resources Corp. said Friday it has agreed to sell 11,000 non-operated acres in Bradford County, PA, to an undisclosed operator for $112 million.
February 26, 2016
Hedges, Firm Transport Lift Antero to Profit in 2015
Appalachian pure-play operator Antero Resources Corp. rode a strong hedge book and solid firm transportation (FT) portfolio to buck last year’s trend of losing money and revenue, reporting a profit for both the fourth quarter and full year.
February 26, 2016
Pennsylvania DEP Pushing Well Site Restoration on Oil/Gas Producers
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responding to requests it made last year that all oil and natural gas producers in the state restore inactive well sites, and it has issued notices of violation (NOV) to Range Resources Corp. and EQT Corp. for not complying in a timely manner.
February 25, 2016