RICE DRILLING D, LLC (RDD) TACO CAT PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Belmont, Ohio

RICE DRILLING D, LLC (RDD) TACO CAT PAD is an oil extraction facility located at 59578 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Belmont, Belmont County, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It represents a typical well pad in the Appalachian Basin, a region known for its oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Oil extraction in Ohio is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific drilling and production regulations. Typical operations involve drilling, completion, and production of oil and natural gas, with associated infrastructure such as separators, tanks, and pipelines. As an oil extraction site, the TACO CAT PAD contributes to the local energy supply and economy. The facility's location in rural Belmont County reflects the dispersed nature of oil and gas development in the region. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from equipment, and management of produced water. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production activities.

The facility is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling and hydraulic fracturing, air emissions from engines and flaring, and management of produced water. The area's rural setting and proximity to residential areas require careful adherence to state and federal regulations to minimize impacts on water resources and air quality.