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10 Horizontal Permits Issued for New Utica Wells | July 19, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded 10 new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended July 15, according to the agency’s latest report. Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corp. received the most permits with seven – four for wells in Belmont County and another three in Monroe […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded 10 new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended July 15, according to the agency’s latest report. Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corp. received the most permits with seven – four for wells in Belmont County...

Oil and Gas Production Rises in the Utica | July 18, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and gas production in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale is projected to rise next month as exploration activity continues to trend upward in the shale play, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA’s Drilling Productivity Report shows that the Utica is expected to produce 52,000 barrels of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and gas production in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale is projected to rise next month as exploration activity continues to trend upward in the shale play, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. EIA’s Drilling Productivity Report shows that the Utica is expected...

Utica Rig Count Stands at 25 | July 13, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of active oil and gas rigs operating in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale as measured by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources stood at 25 for the week ended July 8, the agency reported. The previous week, the Utica boasted 23 rigs operating in the Utica, ODNR reported. ODNR issued just […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of active oil and gas rigs operating in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale as measured by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources stood at 25 for the week ended July 8, the agency reported. The previous week, the Utica boasted 23 rigs operating in the Utica,...

ODNR Issues 11 Permits for Utica Wells | July 7, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded 11 new permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale last week, according to the agency’s latest update. Triad Hunter LLC secured four horizontal well permits, Gulfport Energy Corp. was awarded three permits, and EM Energy Ohio received two permits, all of them in […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded 11 new permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale last week, according to the agency’s latest update. Triad Hunter LLC secured four horizontal well permits, Gulfport Energy Corp. was awarded three permits, and EM Energy Ohio received two...

Hilcorp Solidifies Position in Northern Utica | June 30, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and gas exploration in the northern section of the Utica shale is starting to accelerate once again, led by Houston-based Hilcorp Energy Co. Over the past 12 months, Hilcorp has solidified its base in the northern Utica – especially Columbiana County – through new lease acquisitions, amendments to and renewals of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and gas exploration in the northern section of the Utica shale is starting to accelerate once again, led by Houston-based Hilcorp Energy Co. Over the past 12 months, Hilcorp has solidified its base in the northern Utica – especially Columbiana County – through new lease acquisitions,...

ODNR OKs 2 New Injection Wells in Brookfield | June 28, 2017

BROOKFIELD, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has approved permits for Pittsburgh-based Highland Field Services LLC to begin work on two new wastewater injection wells in the township. Highland Field Services submitted its permit applications on Jan. 19, seeking approval for two injection wells — No. 1 and No. 5 — on land […]

BROOKFIELD, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has approved permits for Pittsburgh-based Highland Field Services LLC to begin work on two new wastewater injection wells in the township. Highland Field Services submitted its permit applications on Jan. 19, seeking approval for two injection wells -- No. 1 and...

New Well Permit Issued for Columbiana County | June 28, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Hilcorp Energy Co.’s Elkrun-Scheel well pad in Columbiana County has been issued a new horizontal well permit at the site, according to the latest report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The permit is the fourth issued for the pad since May 30, ODNR records show. The pad is just off […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Hilcorp Energy Co.’s Elkrun-Scheel well pad in Columbiana County has been issued a new horizontal well permit at the site, according to the latest report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The permit is the fourth issued for the pad since May 30, ODNR records show....

Six Well Permits Issued in Ohio’s Utica Shale | June 21, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Six new horizontal well permits were issued to energy companies drilling in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended June 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ascent Resources Utica LLC received three permits – two for wells in Belmont County and a single permit for a well in […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Six new horizontal well permits were issued to energy companies drilling in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale during the week ended June 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ascent Resources Utica LLC received three permits – two for wells in Belmont County and a single...

Rig Count in Utica Climbs to 27 | June 13, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of oil and gas rigs operating in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale climbed to 27 as of June 9, according to the latest data posted by oil and gas supplier Baker Hughes Inc. It is the highest rig count so far this year in the Utica and the highest in more […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The number of oil and gas rigs operating in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale climbed to 27 as of June 9, according to the latest data posted by oil and gas supplier Baker Hughes Inc. It is the highest rig count so far this year in the Utica...

Utica Gas and Oil Production on the Rise | June 13, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and natural gas production from horizontal wells across eastern Ohio’s Utica shale increased during the first quarter of 2017 versus the previous quarter, according to the latest data released from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Natural gas output continues to rise in the Utica, according to ODNR. During the first […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Oil and natural gas production from horizontal wells across eastern Ohio’s Utica shale increased during the first quarter of 2017 versus the previous quarter, according to the latest data released from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Natural gas output continues to rise in the Utica, according...