Overview
Ascent Resources-Utica LLC - Shugert Daddy 24-2-1 Well is an operational oil extraction facility in Lore City, Ohio, United States. It operates within the Utica Shale play, a significant hydrocarbon formation.
Ascent Resources-Utica LLC - Shugert Daddy 24-2-1 Well is an oil extraction facility located at 17815 Polasky Rd, Lore City, Guernsey County, Ohio. The facility is operational and part of the Utica Shale development, which has driven substantial oil and gas production in the Appalachian Basin. The well is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in producing 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 the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for air emissions, wastewater management, and spill prevention. The Utica Shale is a low-permeability formation, typically requiring hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access hydrocarbons. These techniques are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control program for disposal wells. The Shugert Daddy well contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and national demand for crude oil and natural gas liquids. Its location in Guernsey County places it within a rural area with agricultural and residential land uses. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal oversight to minimize environmental impacts, including groundwater protection and air quality monitoring.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Appalachian Basin, an area with a history of oil and gas development. The Utica Shale play involves hydraulic fracturing, which raises concerns about water usage, chemical additives, and potential groundwater contamination. Spill risks from produced water and crude oil storage are managed through Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans. Air emissions from engines, flares, and fugitive sources are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 17815 Polasky Rd, Lore City, Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
It is an oil extraction well operated by Ascent Resources-Utica LLC, targeting the Utica Shale formation for crude oil and natural gas liquids.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Ohio is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Hydraulic fracturing is subject to the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control program.
Key concerns include water usage and contamination from fracturing fluids, methane emissions, and spill risks from produced water and crude oil. Operators must implement SPCC plans and comply with air emission standards.
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