Ascent Resources Utica LLC - J Bar J Oxf Gr Oil Extraction Facility, Quaker City, Ohio

Ascent Resources Utica LLC operates the J Bar J Oxf Gr oil extraction facility located at 25204 Oxford Rd, Quaker City, Ohio, within Guernsey County. This facility is part of the broader Utica Shale development, a key oil and gas producing region in the United States. The facility is currently operational and supports the extraction of crude oil and natural gas from the Utica Shale formation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in the Utica Shale typically involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, with production rates varying by well. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. As part of the Utica Shale play, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply and local economic activity. The region's oil and gas infrastructure supports downstream refining and petrochemical industries. Environmental considerations include water management, air emissions, and land use, which are regulated under state and federal laws.

The facility is situated in rural Guernsey County, Ohio, an area with mixed agricultural and forested land. Oil extraction in the Utica Shale involves water-intensive hydraulic fracturing, which requires careful management of water resources and wastewater disposal. Air emissions from drilling and production activities are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's proximity to local water bodies necessitates spill prevention and response measures to protect ecosystems.