The Marcellus Shale region has seen a sharp rise in natural gas production from hydraulic fracturing.

The Marcellus Shale, primarily located in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York, has experienced a significant rise in natural gas production due to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). This shale formation holds vast reserves of natural gas, and fracking has enabled the economic extraction of these resources. The region has become one of the top natural gas-producing areas in the U.S., with production increasing dramatically in recent years. The Marcellus Shale’s rise in natural gas production has helped reduce the U.S.'s dependence on imported natural gas and contributed to the nation's overall energy supply and transition to cleaner energy sources.