Shale researchers release handbook and state policy report card
Two new documents that deal with shale drilling in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia have been released, giving local lessons based on case studies and grading the states on nine fiscal, social and economic policies related to fracking.
Webinar looks at natural gas from shale formations
Developing ways to get natural gas to Pennsylvania industries will be the topic of a web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension on July 21, 2016.
Ohio’s first quarter shale oil and gas production increased
Ohio's first quarter shale oil production increased 24% from a year ago, and 1Q gas production jumped 80% from 2015.
Utica and Marcellus shale: May permitting slows again
In Pennsylvania, Greene and Washington Counties led the state with the largest number of permits issued by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Speak up: Landowners near Wayne National Forest urged to talk
Landowners bordering or near the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio are battling for the right to lease their land and in return develop their mineral rights.
Pennsylvania’s producing wells as of April 30, 2016
In southwestern Pennsylvania, Washington County leads with the highest number of producing wells as of the end of April.
Ohio’s producing wells as of April 30, 2016
Carroll County leads Ohio with the most producing wells again in April.
Jefferson Co. takes the lead in April Utica shale permit numbers
Carroll County, which continues to lead the state with the largest number of permits issued in the Utica shale, received two more in April.
Battle begins: Landowners vs. Rover
The No. 1 thing to do when negotiating with a landman regarding a pipeline easement is to take notes of each session.
Ohio’s Utica shale production continues upward trend in 2015
Belmont County is not only leading the state for the highest number of permits issues for the past several months, but the county is also leading in production.
