Don’t ignore the letter in the mail: Call an attorney before signing
It is important to remember that the practices of shale energy development have changed considerably over time and so has a lot of the leasing language.
Fewer new well permits issued in Ohio in March
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 38 new permits for horizontal wells in March, a five-permit drop from February, but still more than the 32 issued in the state in January.
Ohio’s producing wells as of March 2015 (Infographic)
Ohio's producing wells and shale drillers as of March 28, 2015.
ODNR reports no new drilling permits in first week of April
Industry watchers say fewer drilling applications are not unexpected, in wake of lower oil and gas prices.
Members of the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board selected
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Five members of the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board (TAB) have been selected.
TAB’s mission is to increase transparency and communication...
Marcellus and Utica shale: New permit spike in Monroe and Noble counties
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 43 new permits in February, up from 32 new permits in January.
Ohio’s 4Q horizontal well gas production up 25 percent
Over the two years in Ohio, there has been a 200 percent increase in oil production and a 350 percent increase in gas production.
Columbiana County property owners negotiate new oil and gas lease terms
Shale leases for $10 an acre re-examined through mediation.
Ohio budget: Shale gas industry may feel hit if governor’s severance tax enacted
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is proposing cuts in the state income tax in his next budget, but that could mean an increase in the severance tax, sales tax and cigarette taxes.
Marcellus and Utica shale: Carroll County production keeps going strong
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 32 new permits in January, with Columbiana County receiving nearly half the total.
