Ascent Resources - Utica LLC - Sidwell WHL BL: Oil Extraction Facility in Saint Clairsville, Ohio

Ascent Resources - Utica LLC - Sidwell WHL BL is an oil extraction facility located at 73201 Unity Church Rd, Saint Clairsville, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the Utica Shale play, a major oil and gas producing region in the Appalachian Basin. As an oil extraction site, it contributes to the domestic energy supply and is subject to federal and state regulations. 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 horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. These operations are governed by the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific permitting requirements. Ascent Resources is a key player in the Utica Shale, and this facility supports regional energy production. The site's location in eastern Ohio places it near major pipeline infrastructure, facilitating transport to refineries and markets. The facility's operational status underscores its role in meeting energy demands while adhering to environmental and safety standards.

The facility is situated in the Appalachian Basin, an area with significant shale oil and gas development. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on water resources from hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Air emissions from drilling and extraction activities are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The region's rural setting may also involve land use changes and habitat fragmentation.