Overview
Ascent Resources Utica LLC - Wright is an operational oil extraction facility in Bellaire, Ohio. It operates within the Utica Shale play, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States.
Ascent Resources Utica LLC - Wright is an oil extraction facility located at 63783 Boyd Ridge Rd, Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production from the Utica Shale, a significant geological formation for hydrocarbon extraction in the Appalachian Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which enforce air quality standards under the Clean Air Act and water protection under the Clean Water Act. Oil extraction in Ohio is subject to state-level regulations for well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and waste management, ensuring environmental safeguards. As part of the Utica Shale development, this facility plays a role in domestic energy production, supporting local employment and energy supply. The region's oil extraction activities are closely monitored for environmental compliance, with a focus on minimizing impacts on air and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Ohio River Valley, an area with a history of industrial activity and environmental oversight. Oil extraction in this region involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and surface spills. Regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act aim to mitigate these risks through permits and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 63783 Boyd Ridge Rd, Bellaire, Ohio 43906, in Belmont County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Utica Shale formation.
The facility is operated by Ascent Resources Utica LLC, a company active in oil and gas extraction in the Appalachian Basin.
Oil extraction in Ohio is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. EPA, including rules for well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and waste disposal under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.
The Utica Shale is a geological formation rich in oil and natural gas, underlying parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. It is a key source of domestic energy production.
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