Ascent Resources - Ruby Opal SNC NB 18 Oil Extraction Facility, Sarahsville, Ohio

Ascent Resources - Ruby Opal SNC NB 18 is an oil extraction facility located at 50489 Roberta Cleary Rd, Sarahsville, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and situated in Noble County, a region known for its oil and gas activity within the Appalachian Basin. As an oil extraction site, it plays a role in the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, which is regulated under federal and state environmental laws. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both oil and natural gas liquids production. In the United States, oil extraction activities are subject to regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level oversight from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Typical extraction methods in this region include hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in the Utica and Marcellus shale plays. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its location in a rural area of southeastern Ohio, where oil and gas development has expanded rapidly. The facility's operations may impact local water resources, air quality, and land use. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, it contributes to domestic energy production but also faces scrutiny regarding methane emissions and groundwater protection. Regulatory frameworks like the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas apply to such facilities.

The facility is located in Noble County, Ohio, within the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Local environmental concerns include potential impacts on groundwater from hydraulic fracturing, air emissions from drilling and production, and land disturbance. The area's rural character and proximity to the Muskingum River watershed add to the ecological sensitivity. Regulatory oversight by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. EPA addresses these issues through permitting and monitoring requirements.