Thursday April 22, 2010
More public parks in W.Va. opened to gas drilling
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) -- More public parks in West Virginia are being opened to natural gas drilling.
The Marion County Commission approved a lease agreement with Chesapeake Energy on Wednesday that allows the company to drill at the Poor Farm/BMX track and on a hillside by Curtisville Lake.
Commission President Randy Elliott says the county would receive a 17 percent monthly royalty if natural gas is discovered and produced. The money could be used to expand recreational opportunities at the parks.
Last week, Chesapeake received a lease to drill for natural gas at a Marshall County park. Wheeling City Council approved a lease agreement last year that allows Chesapeake Appalachia to drill for natural gas in two city parks.
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) -- More public parks in West Virginia are being opened to natural gas drilling.
The Marion County Commission approved a lease agreement with Chesapeake Energy on Wednesday that allows the company to drill at the Poor Farm/BMX track and on a hillside by Curtisville Lake.
Commission President Randy Elliott says the county would receive a 17 percent monthly royalty if natural gas is discovered and produced. The money could be used to expand recreational opportunities at the parks.
Last week, Chesapeake received a lease to drill for natural gas at a Marshall County park. Wheeling City Council approved a lease agreement last year that allows Chesapeake Appalachia to drill for natural gas in two city parks.
