Overview
Ascent Resources Utica LLC Collectors Well Pad is an operational oil extraction facility in Cadiz, Ohio, United States. It operates within the Utica Shale formation, a key region for domestic oil and gas production.
Ascent Resources Utica LLC Collectors Well Pad is an operational oil extraction facility located at 80500 Harris Rd, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The facility is part of the Utica Shale play, a significant hydrocarbon-producing region in the Appalachian Basin. As a well pad, it serves as a site for drilling and extraction of crude oil and natural gas liquids. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions control and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for stormwater management and produced water handling. The Utica Shale is known for its horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques, which are typical for unconventional oil extraction in the region. This well pad contributes to the broader oil and gas infrastructure in eastern Ohio, supporting local energy supply and economic activity. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, but operations involve standard industry practices for well integrity and fluid management to mitigate environmental risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Harrison County, Ohio, within the Appalachian Basin. The region's geology includes the Utica Shale, a low-permeability formation requiring hydraulic fracturing for extraction. Local environmental considerations include groundwater protection from fracturing fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land use impacts from pad construction. The area is not near major water bodies, reducing spill risk to surface waters, but well integrity and waste management are critical.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 80500 Harris Rd, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction well pad that drills and produces crude oil and natural gas liquids from the Utica Shale formation.
The Utica Shale is a hydrocarbon-rich rock formation underlying parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York. It is a major source of natural gas and oil, developed using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
Facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act for emissions, Clean Water Act for water discharges, and state-level rules from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for well construction and waste management.
Key risks include groundwater contamination from fracturing fluids, air emissions from equipment and flaring, surface spills of produced water or oil, and land disturbance. Proper well integrity and waste management are essential to mitigate these risks.
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