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...

Pin Oak Acquires 43K Utica Acres in Northwest Pa. | April 11, 2019

AKRON, Ohio — Pin Oak Energy Partners, which last year acquired 64,000 acres of leasehold rights in the northern trend of the Utica shale in Ohio and Pennsylvania, has expanded its footprint. Pin Oak said in a statement that it has closed a deal with SWEPI LP, a division of Royal Dutch Shell, for approximately […]

AKRON, Ohio -- Pin Oak Energy Partners, which last year acquired 64,000 acres of leasehold rights in the northern trend of the Utica shale in Ohio and Pennsylvania, has expanded its footprint. Pin Oak said in a statement that it has closed a deal with SWEPI LP, a division of...

Eight New Permits Issued in Utica Shale | April 10, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued eight new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended April 6, according to the latest data provided by the agency. Ascent Resources Utica LLC secured five permits for wells in Belmont County, while Eclipse Resources was awarded three permits […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued eight new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended April 6, according to the latest data provided by the agency. Ascent Resources Utica LLC secured five permits for wells in Belmont County, while Eclipse...

U.S. Natural Gas Production Hit New Record in 2018 | April 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The U.S. Energy Information Agency reports that natural gas production in the United States grew by 10 billion cubic feet per day during 2018, an 11% increase compared to the previous year. The growth marked the largest annual production increase on record, reaching an all-time high for the second consecutive year, EIA […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The U.S. Energy Information Agency reports that natural gas production in the United States grew by 10 billion cubic feet per day during 2018, an 11% increase compared to the previous year. The growth marked the largest annual production increase on record, reaching an all-time high for...

ODNR Issues 2 Well Permits in Columbiana County | March 27, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week awarded five new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale – two of which are targeted for Columbiana County. ODNR approved permits March 18 for Houston-based Hilcorp Energy Co. to drill two horizontal wells at the Auer well pad in Elk Run Township, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week awarded five new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale – two of which are targeted for Columbiana County. ODNR approved permits March 18 for Houston-based Hilcorp Energy Co. to drill two horizontal wells at the Auer well...

Work Underway at Injection Well Idled by Quake | March 25, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Work is underway at a Class II injection well site in Coitsville Township that was drilled, but then idled after a 4.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Mahoning Valley more than seven years ago. On Friday morning, backhoes and construction workers were busy at the well site along McCartney Road, preparing the area […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Work is underway at a Class II injection well site in Coitsville Township that was drilled, but then idled after a 4.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Mahoning Valley more than seven years ago. On Friday morning, backhoes and construction workers were busy at the well site along...