Overview
Ascent Resources - Utica, LLC - Caston 31-11N-7W is an operational oil extraction facility in Londonderry Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. It operates within the Utica Shale play, a major oil and gas producing region.
Ascent Resources - Utica, LLC - Caston 31-11N-7W is an oil extraction facility located at 71192 Caston Rd in Londonderry Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. The facility is operational and is part of the Utica Shale development, which has driven significant oil and gas production in the region. The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) classify it under crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Oil extraction in Ohio is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific regulations for well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and waste management. Typical operations involve drilling, completion, and production of oil and natural gas from shale formations. As part of the Utica Shale play, this facility contributes to the region's energy supply and economic activity. The extraction process involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which requires careful management of water resources and produced water. The facility's location in rural Ohio minimizes direct population exposure but necessitates adherence to environmental safeguards to protect local ecosystems and groundwater.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Guernsey County, Ohio, characterized by mixed agricultural and forested land. Oil extraction activities in the Utica Shale require significant water usage for hydraulic fracturing, raising concerns about water availability and potential contamination of groundwater. Produced water and flowback must be managed to prevent spills and surface water pollution. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The region's geology and hydrology necessitate careful monitoring to protect local streams and aquifers.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 71192 Caston Rd in Londonderry Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility, part of the Utica Shale play, engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Ohio must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, including rules for well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and waste management.
The Utica Shale is a geological formation rich in oil and natural gas, located beneath parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York. It is a major source of hydrocarbon production in the region, with extensive drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations.
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