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...

ODNR Issues Six New Permits for Utica Shale Wells | March 21, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued six new horizontal well permits to energy companies exploring Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended March 16, the agency reports. Three permits were issued to Chesapeake Exploration LLC and three more to Ascent Resources Utica LLC to drill wells in Harrison County, data show. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued six new horizontal well permits to energy companies exploring Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended March 16, the agency reports. Three permits were issued to Chesapeake Exploration LLC and three more to Ascent Resources Utica LLC to drill wells...

Hilcorp Eyes Two New Wells in Columbiana County | March 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Hilcorp Energy Co. has applied for three permits related to new horizontal well activity in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR data show that Hilcorp has submitted applications for two new horizontal wells in Elk Run Township at the ElkRun-Auer well pad targeting the Utica/Point Pleasant shale […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Hilcorp Energy Co. has applied for three permits related to new horizontal well activity in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR data show that Hilcorp has submitted applications for two new horizontal wells in Elk Run Township at the ElkRun-Auer well pad...

Utica Shale Production Reaches Record in Q4 | March 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Production of oil and gas from Utica shale wells in Ohio continues to hit new records, according to the latest results released Monday by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR reported that energy companies drilling across the state yielded 663.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas during the quarter ended Dec. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Production of oil and gas from Utica shale wells in Ohio continues to hit new records, according to the latest results released Monday by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR reported that energy companies drilling across the state yielded 663.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas...

ODNR Issues Nine Utica Permits | March 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded nine new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended Feb. 23, the agency reported. Six of those permits were issued to Ascent Resources LLC for four wells in Guernsey County and two wells in Jefferson County, according to ODNR. Eclipse […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded nine new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended Feb. 23, the agency reported. Six of those permits were issued to Ascent Resources LLC for four wells in Guernsey County and two wells in Jefferson...

Two Well Permits Awarded in Columbiana County | February 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Hilcorp Energy Co. has secured two new permits for horizontal wells in Columbiana County, according to the most recent data posted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Both wells are targeted for Elk Run Township on the Johnston pad, and are the first permits awarded in Columbiana County since August 2018, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Hilcorp Energy Co. has secured two new permits for horizontal wells in Columbiana County, according to the most recent data posted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Both wells are targeted for Elk Run Township on the Johnston pad, and are the first permits awarded in...

Rig Count Slips to 14 in Ohio’s Utica | January 30, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of rigs operating across Ohio’s Utica shale dropped to 14 during the week ended Jan. 26, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The rig count during the previous week stood at 16, according to ODNR. Last week, the agency issued 10 permits for horizontal […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of rigs operating across Ohio’s Utica shale dropped to 14 during the week ended Jan. 26, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The rig count during the previous week stood at 16, according to ODNR. Last week, the agency...

15 Permits Awarded in the Utica Shale; Rig Count at 16 | January 23, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded 15 new permits for horizontal wells across eastern Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended Jan. 19, the agency reported. Ascent Resources was awarded eight permits for wells in Harrison County, while Eclipse Resources secured four new permits in Guernsey County, ODNR said. EM Energy […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded 15 new permits for horizontal wells across eastern Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended Jan. 19, the agency reported. Ascent Resources was awarded eight permits for wells in Harrison County, while Eclipse Resources secured four new permits in Guernsey...

Seven Permits Issued in Ohio’s Utica | January 17, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that it awarded seven new permits for horizontal oil and gas wells in the Utica shale region last week. According to ODNR, six permits were issued to Rice Drilling LLC for wells in Belmont County in the southeastern portion of the state. A single permit […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that it awarded seven new permits for horizontal oil and gas wells in the Utica shale region last week. According to ODNR, six permits were issued to Rice Drilling LLC for wells in Belmont County in the southeastern portion of...