# 2026-04862: Energy Thirst Quenched: Millions of Gallons Approved Daily

2026-04862, Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water, is a Federal Register notice from Susquehanna River Basin Commission published 2026-03-12, effective 2026-02-01 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-04862
- Title: Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Susquehanna River Basin Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 12271
- Published: 2026-03-12
- Effective: 2026-02-01
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Energy Thirst Quenched: Millions of Gallons Approved Daily

## Summary

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission renewed water use approvals for several energy projects in Pennsylvania during February 2026. These projects, mostly drilling pads, can each use millions of gallons of water daily, helping keep energy production flowing smoothly. If you live or work near Susquehanna, Lycoming, Clinton, or Bradford counties, these updates might affect local water use and energy jobs.

## Abstract

This notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.

## Effects PRIA read

- Renewed Water-Use Approvals in Pennsylvania: mixed, low. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission renewed approvals by rule during February 1–28, 2026 for multiple energy project sites in Pennsylvania. The notice lists specific drilling pads in Susquehanna, Lycoming, Clinton, Bradford, Tioga, Centre, and Wyoming counties with their approval dates (e.g., Fe…
- High Daily Withdrawals Approved (Up to 7.5000 mgd): mixed, medium. Several renewed approvals authorize individual drilling pads to consumptively use up to 4.0000, 5.0000, 6.0000, or 7.5000 million gallons per day (mgd). Examples include multiple pads authorized for up to 5.0000 mgd on February 18, 2026 and several Expand Operating LLC pads authorized for up to 7.5…

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## Sources
- [2026-04862 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/12/2026-04862/projects-approved-for-consumptive-uses-of-water)
- [2026-04862 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-12/pdf/2026-04862.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-04862 (as of 2026-06-08).