Boards unite to view Utica Shale Academy program
Board members from the Jefferson County Educational Service Center, Southern Local Schools and the Utica Shale Academy got a first-hand look at the new conversion school which is preparing students for a future in the oil and gas industry.
Ohio’s 3Q shale oil and gas production climbs
In Ohio, 1,760 horizontal shale wells reported oil and natural gas production during the third quarter.
Hess sells Utica shale interests to Ascent Resources
Hess Corporation is selling its joint venture interests in the Utica shale play in eastern Ohio to Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC for approximately $400 million.
US natural gas proved reserves increase to record levels
U.S. proved reserves of crude oil and natural gas are approximately double their levels
from a decade ago.
Infographic: Shale did you know…
More drilling permits are being issued as oil and gas companies continue to explore the Marcellus and Utica shale plays.
Centralia, Pa., is still burning underground
Many have forgotten why Centralia, Pa., is now a ghost town, but an underground coal fire is creeping forward.
Jefferson County shale lawsuit seeks $9.2 million in lease signing bonuses
More than 50 Jefferson County landowners say they got stiffed by American Energy Utica and Great River Energy.
Stark County: Landowner files shale lawsuit to challenge Chesapeake Exploration
CANTON, Ohio — William and Joyce Green, Sandy Township in Stark County has filed a lawsuit April 18 against Chesapeake Exploration.Lawsuit filed The Greens...
Marcellus Shale: Ensure water testing is part of lease agreement before drilling
If you want to test the water yourself, decide what you can afford. Those costs can be hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
ODNR reports: More Utica shale wells in the works
Carroll County appears to be leading the pack again.

















