Ascent Resources Utica LLC - Troyer LND GR Oil Extraction Facility, Quaker City, Ohio

Ascent Resources Utica LLC - Troyer LND GR is an oil extraction facility located at 25333 Penrose Rd, Quaker City, Guernsey County, Ohio. The facility is operational and is part of the Utica Shale development, a significant hydrocarbon resource in the Appalachian Basin. The site is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and gas production. 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 Ohio is subject to state-level permitting and federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The Utica Shale is known for its natural gas and condensate production, with typical well depths ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 feet. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing are common extraction methods in this region. The Troyer LND GR facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its location in rural Guernsey County reflects the typical siting of oil extraction operations in the region. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting downstream refining and distribution networks. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, which are addressed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is situated in a rural area of eastern Ohio, characterized by rolling hills and mixed agricultural and forested land. The Utica Shale development has raised environmental considerations related to water usage, potential groundwater contamination, and air emissions from drilling and production activities. Regulatory oversight by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the EPA aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.