More east Arlington natural gas wells given preliminary nod by City Council

A natural gas company received preliminary approval from Arlington city leaders to add new gas wells after receiving the green light earlier this year to break ground on a controversial drill site.

In their Aug. 5 meeting, City Council members voted unanimously in favor of French oil and gas conglomerate TotalEnergies’ request to amend their permit to add four new gas wells at the company’s drill site at 3031 E. Arkansas Lane.

Two active gas wells are currently at the site, following approval in January 2010 for the company to use the location as a drilling zone, according to city documents…

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