>I don't have high expectations on the 3rd frac anyways. They should use the money and identify a new location which is worth drilling a successful well.

I would hope that they will at least get SOME gas. And if they do, I assume they have the pipeline hooked up and won't need to flare, other than during flowback.

I know that in Alberta, if the gas contains H2S, the flare stack has to have a standing pilot light in case of emergencies, so even if the pipeline is hooked up, I think it would be normal to see a small flame on the flare stack 24/7.