Rice Drilling D, LLC (RDD) Titan - Oil Extraction Facility in Jacobsburg, Ohio

Rice Drilling D, LLC (RDD) Titan is an oil extraction facility located at 47383 Centerville-Jacobsburg Rd, Jacobsburg, Ohio, in Belmont County. The facility is currently operational and contributes to the region's oil and gas production within the Appalachian Basin. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and gas extraction. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure such as storage tanks and separators. The Appalachian Basin is a significant oil and gas producing region, and facilities like Rice Drilling D, LLC (RDD) Titan play a role in meeting domestic energy demand. The facility's location in rural Ohio means it operates in a mixed landscape of agricultural and forested areas, with potential environmental considerations related to water usage, waste management, and air emissions. Regulatory compliance with state and federal standards helps mitigate these impacts.

The facility is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory oversight by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the EPA under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act aims to manage these risks. The area's rural setting means that agricultural and residential land uses may be affected by nearby extraction operations.