Researchers Find Fracking May Impact Smaller Streams in SE Ohio

Researchers with Ohio Northern University recently published a study that finds that fracking for Utica Shale sometimes (“episodically”) reduces small Eastern Ohio River basin stream levels. The fluctuations in those stream levels “could” (but not necessarily do) negatively impact aquatic life (ecosystems) in those areas. The situation should, according to the researchers, be confirmed by

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8 Cos. Bid to Drill Under OH State Land, Applications Anonymous

Last week shale drillers could, for the first time, begin to apply for permits to drill under (not on top… Continue reading The post 8 Cos. Bid to Drill Under OH State Land, Applications Anonymous first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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Individuals Can Now Mine Bitcoin via Compass Ohio 2 Facility

We’re about tell you about bitcoin mining and blockchains, a topic we know VERY little about. We feel like we’ve… Continue reading The post Individuals Can Now Mine Bitcoin via Compass Ohio 2 Facility first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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New Permits to Drill in M-U, Other Gas Plays, Saw Big Drop in April

According to analysts at Evercore ISI, natural gas (and oil) permits to drill new shale wells dropped dramatically in April… Continue reading The post New Permits to Drill in M-U, Other Gas Plays, Saw Big Drop in April first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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Cleveland U Study: Ohio Utica Shale Investment Tops $100 Billion

JobsOhio, a private, nonprofit corporation that works on behalf of the state to drive job creation and new capital investment… Continue reading The post Cleveland U Study: Ohio Utica Shale Investment Tops $100 Billion first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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U.S. Natural Gas Drilling Rig Count Craters, Down 10% in One Week

The news lit up Friday afternoon with the latest rig count by Baker Hughes Co. (BKR). We always caution that… Continue reading The post U.S. Natural Gas Drilling Rig Count Craters, Down 10% in One Week first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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Ascent Resources 1Q – Big Swing to Profitability, Drilled 19 Wells

Ascent Resources, originally founded as American Energy Partners by gas legend Aubrey McClendon, is a privately-held company that focuses 100%… Continue reading The post Ascent Resources 1Q – Big Swing to Profitability, Drilled 19 Wells first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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States Ask FERC to Block BlackRock from Imposing ESG on Utilities

A group of 17 states, including Ohio and West Virginia, filed a motion yesterday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission… Continue reading The post States Ask FERC to Block BlackRock from Imposing ESG on Utilities first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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M-U April NatGas Production Falls 400 MMcf/d in Ohio, SW Pa.

S&P Global Commodity Insights reports that natural gas production in the Marcellus/Utica has fallen this month, in April, by some… Continue reading The post M-U April NatGas Production Falls 400 MMcf/d in Ohio, SW Pa. first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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Ohio Oil & Gas Generated $57M in Property Tax Revenue in 2021

According to data recently compiled and shared by the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA), during 2021 (the most recent… Continue reading The post Ohio Oil & Gas Generated $57M in Property Tax Revenue in 2021 first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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OH Landowners Frustrated with Old, Leaking Conventional O&G Wells

There are more than 270,000 oil and natural gas wells across Ohio. Many of them (most) are conventional wells. Many… Continue reading The post OH Landowners Frustrated with Old, Leaking Conventional O&G Wells first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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Radicals Sue to Block Ohio Law re Drilling Under State Land

In January, Ohio House Bill (HB) 507 became law with the signature of Gov. Mike DeWine (see OH Gov. Signs… Continue reading The post Radicals Sue to Block Ohio Law re Drilling Under State Land first appeared on Marcellus Drilling News. This post appeared first on Marcellus Drilling News.

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