Ascent Resources - Utica, LLC - Able Arc HR Oil Extraction Facility, Cadiz, Ohio

Ascent Resources - Utica, LLC - Able Arc HR is an oil extraction facility located at 83400 Toot Road in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the Utica Shale development, which has significantly boosted oil and gas production in the Appalachian Basin. The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for air emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for underground injection control. The Utica Shale is known for its high natural gas liquids content, which requires specialized extraction and processing equipment. As part of the Utica Shale play, this facility contributes to the region's energy production and economic activity. The area's oil and gas infrastructure supports local employment and energy supply. Environmental considerations include water management for hydraulic fracturing and potential impacts on local water resources, though specific practices at this site are not detailed.

The facility is situated in rural Harrison County, Ohio, within the Appalachian Basin. The region's oil extraction activities involve hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which require significant water resources and generate produced water. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land use changes. The facility operates under EPA and state regulations to manage these impacts.