19 Rigs Active During Last Year of 2018 | January 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that 19 oil and gas rigs were in operation across Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended December 29. The last full week of 2018 witnessed four permits for horizontal wells awarded to two energy exploration companies, according to the latest data provided by ODNR. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that 19 oil and gas rigs were in operation across Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended December 29. The last full week of 2018 witnessed four permits for horizontal wells awarded to two energy exploration companies, according to the...

Four Permits Issued in Ohio’s Utica | January 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that the agency awarded four new permits for horizontal wells in Ohio’s Utica shale for the week ended Dec. 22, according to the latest data provided by ODNR. All four permits were issued to Ascent Resources Utica LLC for wells in Jefferson County, ODNR reported. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that the agency awarded four new permits for horizontal wells in Ohio’s Utica shale for the week ended Dec. 22, according to the latest data provided by ODNR. All four permits were issued to Ascent Resources Utica LLC for wells...

Utica Oil and Gas Production Soars During Third Quarter | December 21, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Natural gas and oil production across the Utica shale soared during the three months ended Sept. 30, according to the most recent data made available by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The bulk of production comes from wells located in the southern tier of the play, the so-called “sweet spot” of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Natural gas and oil production across the Utica shale soared during the three months ended Sept. 30, according to the most recent data made available by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The bulk of production comes from wells located in the southern tier of the play,...

Rig Count Stands at 19 in Ohio’s Utica | December 19, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of oil and gas rigs operating in Ohio’s Utica shale stood at 19 for the week ended Dec. 15, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Meanwhile, nine new permits for horizontal wells were awarded to two energy companies exploring in the Utica during that […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of oil and gas rigs operating in Ohio’s Utica shale stood at 19 for the week ended Dec. 15, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Meanwhile, nine new permits for horizontal wells were awarded to two energy companies exploring...

DOE Report Backs Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub | December 13, 2018

Plans to develop an underground ethane storage complex for Appalachia have overcome the first obstacle

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A U.S. Department of Energy report issued in November says that an ethane storage and distribution hub in the Utica and Marcellus shale regions of Appalachia could be an asset to the country’s petrochemicals industry. The report was prepared at the request of Congress to examine the feasibility of establishing such a […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A U.S. Department of Energy report issued in November says that an ethane storage and distribution hub in the Utica and Marcellus shale regions of Appalachia could be an asset to the country’s petrochemicals industry. The report was prepared at the request of Congress to examine the...

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...