Ascent Resources- Utica, LLC - Schnegg Oil Extraction Facility in Powhatan Point, Ohio

Ascent Resources- Utica, LLC - Schnegg is an oil extraction facility located at 52168 Cats Run Rd, Powhatan Point, Belmont County, Ohio. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production from the Utica Shale, a major unconventional resource play in the Appalachian Basin. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction and state-level Ohio EPA permits. Typical extraction methods involve hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, common in shale oil production. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the Utica Shale development, this facility supports domestic energy production and local economic activity. Its location in rural eastern Ohio reflects the broader trend of oil extraction expanding into the region, with associated infrastructure for gathering and processing hydrocarbons.

Oil extraction in the Utica Shale involves hydraulic fracturing, which raises concerns about water usage, chemical additives, and potential groundwater contamination. Air emissions from drilling and production include volatile organic compounds and methane. The facility's location in a rural area with mixed land use requires careful management of surface impacts and waste disposal.