Overview
Ascent Resources Utica LLC operates the Donna LND GR oil extraction site in Londonderry Township, Ohio. This facility is part of the Utica Shale play, contributing to regional hydrocarbon production.
Ascent Resources Utica LLC operates the Donna LND GR oil extraction facility in Londonderry Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. Situated in the Appalachian Basin, this site is part of the Utica Shale development, a significant source of oil and natural gas liquids in the United States. The facility is operational and supports the region's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA air quality standards for oil and gas operations (e.g., New Source Performance Standards) and state-level permitting through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Typical extraction methods in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with produced water management and flaring controls. As part of a major shale play, this site contributes to domestic energy production and local economic activity. Its location in rural Ohio reflects the broader trend of oil extraction expanding into non-coastal areas, with associated considerations for land use, water resources, and community impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of eastern Ohio, characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land. Oil extraction in the Utica Shale involves hydraulic fracturing, which requires significant water usage and generates produced water. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory oversight by the Ohio EPA and federal EPA aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 70714 Bond Lane, Londonderry Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility operated by Ascent Resources Utica LLC, focused on producing crude oil and natural gas from the Utica Shale formation.
The Utica Shale is a geological formation underlying parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York. It is a significant source of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, contributing to U.S. energy production.
Oil extraction in Ohio is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (NSPS for oil and gas), Clean Water Act (stormwater and produced water management), and state-level well construction standards.
Hydraulic fracturing involves injecting water, sand, and chemicals under high pressure to release oil and gas. Potential impacts include water usage, induced seismicity, methane emissions, and wastewater disposal. Ohio requires disclosure of fracturing chemicals and monitoring of water quality.
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