ASCENT RESOURCES - UTICA LLC - OBOY CLR BL WELLPAD Oil Extraction Facility, Saint Clairsville, Ohio

ASCENT RESOURCES - UTICA LLC - OBOY CLR BL WELLPAD is an oil extraction facility located at 72457 Grays Ridge Rd, Saint Clairsville, Ohio, United States. The facility operates within the Utica Shale formation, a significant oil and gas play in the Appalachian Basin. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both 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). Oil extraction in Ohio is subject to state and federal regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and water management. The Utica Shale region has seen extensive development, with many well pads like this one contributing to domestic energy production. As an operational wellpad, this facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting regional oil and gas production. The site's location in eastern Ohio places it within a region with active drilling and extraction activities. The facility's environmental context includes proximity to rural and agricultural areas, with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality managed through regulatory compliance.

The facility is situated in the Utica Shale region, which has experienced significant oil and gas development. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater from hydraulic fracturing and produced water management, as well as air emissions from drilling and extraction operations. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and ODNR aims to mitigate these risks through permits and monitoring.