April 13, 2026
On behalf of Earthworks, I submit the following comment in opposition to the proposed air quality permit for the installation of a tri-ethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration unit and associated equipment at EQT Production Company’s Leto Well Pad, located at 301 Oak Road, Gibsonia, PA.
The proposed project would add a significant new source of air pollution to a site already emitting a range of hazardous pollutants. The permit indicates potential increases of 39.94 tons per year of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 3.56 tons per year of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), in addition to nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM), and sulfur oxides (SOx). These emissions are not trivial, particularly given the proximity of the site to nearby residences, with homes located within approximately 650 feet of the well pad…