Rice Energy
Oil and GasPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Rice Energy was an oil and gas company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2017, it was acquired by EQT Corporation; the deal announced on June 19, 2017 and closed on November 13, 2017, made EQT the top producer of natural gas in the United States. The acquisition integrated Rice Energy into EQT's operations and aligned with EQT's focus on natural gas production in the Appalachian region. EQT Corporation is an integrated energy company focused on natural gas production, gathering, and transmission in the Appalachian region, supported by more than 130 years of experience. It leverages advanced drilling techniques designed to minimize the environmental footprint of its activities and emphasizes safe, responsible operations to meet demand for clean-burning energy and support its workforce and the communities where its employees live.