CNX adheres to a sustainable business model that is deeply rooted in the communities where we operate. Our relationship with these stakeholders is built on trust, which is why we are voluntarily disclosing environmental data in key areas for further collaboration.
CNX has initiated air quality monitoring around our facilities to provide relatable data, which helps our communities and regulatory agencies understand the true impacts of natural gas development and production.
All data is collected by and reviewed for quality assurance by Clean Air Engineering, whose activities are governed by their Ambient Monitoring Quality Management Plan (QMP), which details their quality control program for ambient air quality monitoring services. The QMP was audited by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2017, and the company was approved for the operation of State and Local Air Monitoring Stations (SLAMS) as a Primary Quality Assurance Organization. All data is provided unabridged directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and to CNX Resources.
Particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) is produced by everyday sources from unpaved roadways to farm fields as well as combustion of fossil fuels. Clean Air Engineering (an independent 3rd party) is measuring particulate matter at our operations using the strict Federal Reference Method established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Natural gas may contain low levels of various volatile organic compounds (VOC), including BTEX. Clean Air Engineering (an independent 3rd party) is analyzing air quality monitoring samples at our operations following EPA Reference Method 325 to measure these compounds and compare to established health-based standards.
CNX is committed to groundwater protection and employs a variety of industry recommended management practices to protect groundwater. Fluid management, additive disclosures, casing and integrity practices, and extensive water quality monitoring all help to ensure groundwater protection.
CNX takes a practical approach to waste management, radiation and worker protection, including samples and work area surveys, to help ensure proper protection and disposal.
CNX monitors methane emissions regularly as part of our company-wide goal of reducing overall emissions. We continue to invest substantially in emissions reduction technology, which has reduced operational methane intensity by 66% in our production segment and 47% in our gathering and boosting segment since 2020 (as of Q1 2024).
