13 Well Permits Approved in Ohio’s Utica | December 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week approved 13 new permits for horizontal wells targeting the Utica shale, according to the most recent data. Eclipse Resources secured seven new permits for wells in Belmont and Monroe counties, while Ascent Resources obtained permits for six wells in Guernsey County for the week […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week approved 13 new permits for horizontal wells targeting the Utica shale, according to the most recent data. Eclipse Resources secured seven new permits for wells in Belmont and Monroe counties, while Ascent Resources obtained permits for six wells in...

Brookfield Citizens Group Files Appeal to Stop Injection Well | December 7, 2018

BROOKFIELD, Ohio – A citizens’ group has filed an appeal before the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission requesting that it reconsider an earlier decision that permits injection activity to begin at a wastewater injection well in the township. The Brookfield Citizens Against Injection Wells, along with two residents that live near the well, filed the […]

BROOKFIELD, Ohio – A citizens’ group has filed an appeal before the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission requesting that it reconsider an earlier decision that permits injection activity to begin at a wastewater injection well in the township. The Brookfield Citizens Against Injection Wells, along with two residents that live...

Rig Count Stands at 18 in Ohio’s Utica | November 21, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of oil and gas rigs in operation for last week across the Utica shale in Ohio stood at 18, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR reported that two exploration companies received a total of seven permits for horizontal wells during the week ended Nov. 17. All of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of oil and gas rigs in operation for last week across the Utica shale in Ohio stood at 18, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR reported that two exploration companies received a total of seven permits for horizontal wells during the week...

Eight Permits Issued in Ohio’s Utica Shale | November 9, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week issued eight new permits to oil and gas companies exploring the Utica shale, the agency reported. Two companies – Eclipse Resources and Chesapeake Exploration LLC – each received four permits for new horizontal wells for the week ended Nov. 3, ODNR said. Eclipse was […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week issued eight new permits to oil and gas companies exploring the Utica shale, the agency reported. Two companies – Eclipse Resources and Chesapeake Exploration LLC – each received four permits for new horizontal wells for the week ended Nov....

ODNR Issues 14 Permits in Utica Shale | October 4, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week issued 14 new permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale to two energy companies. Ascent Resources, fast becoming the most aggressive oil and gas exploration company in the Utica, secured 10 of the 14 new permits, according to the latest update from […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources last week issued 14 new permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale to two energy companies. Ascent Resources, fast becoming the most aggressive oil and gas exploration company in the Utica, secured 10 of the 14 new permits, according...

Four Permits Issued in Ohio’s Utica | October 1, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued four permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended Sept. 22, the agency reported. Eclipse Resources obtained three permits for horizontal wells in Monroe County, while XTO Energy secured a single permit for a new well in Belmont County, according […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued four permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended Sept. 22, the agency reported. Eclipse Resources obtained three permits for horizontal wells in Monroe County, while XTO Energy secured a single permit for a new...

Ohio’s Energy Industry Attracts $70B in Investment | September 22, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio– Ohio has emerged as a national leader in energy, largely due to the state’s shale industry, which has contributed to the attraction of over $70 billion in new private sector energy investments in Ohio alone, reports JobsOhio. Much of this growth can be attributed to Ohio’s proximity to the Utica and Marcellus shale […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Ohio has emerged as a national leader in energy, largely due to the state’s shale industry, which has contributed to the attraction of over $70 billion in new private sector energy investments in Ohio alone, reports JobsOhio. Much of this growth can be attributed to Ohio’s proximity to...

Six Permits Issued in Ohio’s Utica | September 21, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued six permits to energy companies exploring oil and gas reserves in the Utica shale play for the week ended Sept. 15, the agency reported. Four permits were issued to Ascent Resources LLC to drill horizontal wells in Jefferson County, while Utica Resources Operating LLC received […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued six permits to energy companies exploring oil and gas reserves in the Utica shale play for the week ended Sept. 15, the agency reported. Four permits were issued to Ascent Resources LLC to drill horizontal wells in Jefferson County, while...

U.S. Is Now The Largest Global Producer of Crude Oil | September 13, 2018

WASHINGTON – The United States likely surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia earlier this year to become the largest producer of crude oil in the world, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA announced Wednesday that in February, U.S. crude oil output exceeded production in Saudi Arabia for the first time in two decades. Likewise, […]

WASHINGTON – The United States likely surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia earlier this year to become the largest producer of crude oil in the world, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA announced Wednesday that in February, U.S. crude oil output exceeded production in Saudi Arabia for the first...

Number of Producing Wells in Utica Surpasses 2,000 | September 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of horizontal wells producing oil and gas in the Utica shale in eastern Ohio has risen above 2,000, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR says that as of Sept. 1, Ohio recorded 2,009 horizontal wells in production across the Utica shale. The agency […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of horizontal wells producing oil and gas in the Utica shale in eastern Ohio has risen above 2,000, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. ODNR says that as of Sept. 1, Ohio recorded 2,009 horizontal wells in production across...