One natural gas well has been drilled and a second is nearly done in Payette County, as the natural gas industry settles into the local area.

A total of three permits have been submitted to drill wells in the county, with one permit awaiting approval for the third well location.

“It’s going well,” said John Foster, spokesman for Snake River Oil and Gas.  “We’ve been very fortunate to be able to utilize a lot of Idaho businesses and residents in moving forward in drilling.”

The first well, which is located outside of New Plymouth, is completed, Foster said.  You wouldn’t know it is even there, he said.

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