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CNX Resources: The Utica Data Gap Keeps Growth Timing Under Scrutiny!

CNX Resources’ first quarter of 2026 reflects a continuation of its strategic focus on developing natural gas assets primarily in the Appalachian Basin, with incremental progress on its Utica shale program and sustained emphasis on the Marcellus play. The company brought on three new wells in the Utica during the quarter, but detailed production performance and cost metrics remain limited as the most recent well was only placed on production late in the quarter. Management indicated that a more comprehensive data set and production results are expected by late 2026 or early 2027. While the Utica is viewed as a longer-term growth avenue, the Marcellus remains economically favorable due to existing infrastructure and legacy investments, with the firm continuing a “harvest mode” in the Marcellus region in the near term.