Coitsville Injection Well Site Issued OEPA Violation | August 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A wastewater injection well site under development in Coitsville Township is in violation of Ohio Environmental Protection regulations, the agency says. The Ohio EPA issued a notice of violation June 27 to Northstar Disposal Services VI, which is constructing a Class II wastewater injection well operation at 5100 McCartney Road. Northstar Disposal […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A wastewater injection well site under development in Coitsville Township is in violation of Ohio Environmental Protection regulations, the agency says. The Ohio EPA issued a notice of violation June 27 to Northstar Disposal Services VI, which is constructing a Class II wastewater injection well operation at...

Nine Permits Issued in Ohio Utica/Point Pleasant Shale | July 18, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded nine horizontal well drilling permits to three energy companies during the week ended July 13, the agency reports. Ascent Resources Utica LLC received four permits to drill wells in Noble County and Equinor Onshore Properties was awarded three permits for wells in Monroe County, while […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded nine horizontal well drilling permits to three energy companies during the week ended July 13, the agency reports. Ascent Resources Utica LLC received four permits to drill wells in Noble County and Equinor Onshore Properties was awarded three permits for...

Three Permits Issued in Ohio’s Utica-Point Pleasant | July 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Three permits for horizontal wells were issued last week in the Utica-Point Pleasant shale play, according to the latest data provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. All three permits were awarded to Ascent Resources Utica LLC for new wells in Harrison County, according to ODNR. As of July 6, 2019, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Three permits for horizontal wells were issued last week in the Utica-Point Pleasant shale play, according to the latest data provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. All three permits were awarded to Ascent Resources Utica LLC for new wells in Harrison County, according to ODNR. ...

ODNR Approves 11 Permits in Utica Shale | June 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved 11 new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended June 8, according to the latest data provided by the agency. Rice Drilling LLC secured six new permits to drill in Belmont County, while Ascent Resources Utica LLC was awarded five […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved 11 new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended June 8, according to the latest data provided by the agency. Rice Drilling LLC secured six new permits to drill in Belmont County, while Ascent Resources...

Utica Shale Oil, Gas Production on the Rise | June 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Oil and natural gas production from horizontal wells across the Utica shale increased through the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The agency said Utica wells produced 5.073 million barrels of oil during the quarter, versus 3.942 million barrels […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Oil and natural gas production from horizontal wells across the Utica shale increased through the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period last year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The agency said Utica wells produced 5.073 million barrels of oil during the...

ODNR Approves Utica Shale Permits for Columbiana County | May 30, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week approved two permits for Hilcorp Energy Co. to drill two new horizontal wells in Columbiana County, according to the agency’s latest data. Houston-based Hilcorp secured two permits to drill wells at the Baker well pad in Elkrun Township. The Columbiana wells are among 17 […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week approved two permits for Hilcorp Energy Co. to drill two new horizontal wells in Columbiana County, according to the agency’s latest data. Houston-based Hilcorp secured two permits to drill wells at the Baker well pad in Elkrun Township. The...

Hilcorp Eyes Two More Wells in Columbiana County | May 24, 2019

ODNR issues four new permits for horizontal wells

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Houston-based Hilcorp Energy Co. has applied for permits that would allow the company to drill two new in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The two wells are slated for the Baker farm in Elkrun Township on Fairmont and Lusk Lock roads, according to ODNR records. ODNR must […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Houston-based Hilcorp Energy Co. has applied for permits that would allow the company to drill two new in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The two wells are slated for the Baker farm in Elkrun Township on Fairmont and Lusk Lock roads, according...

ODNR Issues 10 Permits in Utica Shale | May 3, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 10 new permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale last week, the agency reports. According to ODNR’s latest drilling update, five wells are targeted for Monroe County – three of them secured by Eclipse Resources and two by CNX Gas Company LLC. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 10 new permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale last week, the agency reports. According to ODNR’s latest drilling update, five wells are targeted for Monroe County – three of them secured by Eclipse Resources and two by...

ODNR Issues 13 Permits in Utica Shale | April 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Thirteen horizontal well permits were issued last week to one energy company exploring Ohio’s Utica shale for oil and gas reserves, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR reports that Ascent Resources Utica LLC, based in Oklahoma City, was awarded all of the permits approved for […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Thirteen horizontal well permits were issued last week to one energy company exploring Ohio’s Utica shale for oil and gas reserves, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR reports that Ascent Resources Utica LLC, based in Oklahoma City, was awarded all...

AWMS Appeals Well Shutdown to Ohio High Court | April 12, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – A company that owns an injection well that has sat idle since 2014 per the order of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has appealed to the state high court and the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission that could lead to it being reactivated. AWMS Water Solutions LLC on April 5 filed […]

WARREN, Ohio – A company that owns an injection well that has sat idle since 2014 per the order of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has appealed to the state high court and the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission that could lead to it being reactivated. AWMS Water Solutions...