Oil and Gas Production in Utica Continues to Rise | September 7, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and natural gas production in Ohio’s Utica-Point Pleasant shale play rose in the second quarter, as 614.22 billion cubic feet of gas and 5.81 million barrels of oil were produced by wells in the state. Those numbers are up from 609.45 billion cubic feet of gas and 5.07 million barrels of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and natural gas production in Ohio's Utica-Point Pleasant shale play rose in the second quarter, as 614.22 billion cubic feet of gas and 5.81 million barrels of oil were produced by wells in the state. Those numbers are up from 609.45 billion cubic feet of gas...

ODNR Issues 15 Permits in Utica-Point Pleasant Shale | September 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Fifteen permits for horizontal well drilling in the Utica-Point Pleasant shale were approved by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the week ended Aug. 31, the agency reports. Ascent Resources Utica LLC was awarded nine of those permits: four in Belmont County, two in Harrison County and three in Jefferson County. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Fifteen permits for horizontal well drilling in the Utica-Point Pleasant shale were approved by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the week ended Aug. 31, the agency reports. Ascent Resources Utica LLC was awarded nine of those permits: four in Belmont County, two in Harrison County...

Eight Permits Issued for Utica/Point Pleasant Shale | August 28, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued eight permits for horizontal well drilling in the Utica/Point Pleasant shale play for the week ended Aug. 24, the agency reports. Ascent Utica Resources was granted four permits in Jefferson County, while EAP Ohio LLC was awarded three permits for wells in Harrison County. XTO […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued eight permits for horizontal well drilling in the Utica/Point Pleasant shale play for the week ended Aug. 24, the agency reports. Ascent Utica Resources was granted four permits in Jefferson County, while EAP Ohio LLC was awarded three permits for...

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...