Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, in response to a significant volume of inquiries, reported that its drilling operations in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania have experienced only minimal disruptions as a result of the flooding. The Company elected, out of an abundance of caution, to temporarily shut-down its drilling operations last evening to insure the safety of its workers and to allow for individuals to take care of their personal needs. At the same time it reached out to the local emergency providers to offer assistance.

"Clearly the most important thing at this time is to help the community begin the recovery process and immediately help all of the residents who have been impacted," said Dan O. Dinges, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "To that end, we have committed both monetary and equipment resources to the area and are working with our service providers to engage their assistance as well."

Dinges added, "Least important at the moment, but in response to the questions being asked, the Company has restarted its operations and has continued to produce its wells at pre-flooding levels throughout this crisis, with no anticipated disruptions expected. Because of our closed loop drilling systems and frac staging that is contained in closed containers, the environmental impact to the drilling operation is significantly mitigated."

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