RICE DRILLING D LLC - WEFLER UTICA 1-H Oil Extraction Facility, Clarington, Ohio

RICE DRILLING D LLC - WEFLER UTICA 1-H is an oil extraction facility located at 50198 Sykes Ridge Road in Clarington, Monroe County, Ohio. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, particularly within the Utica Shale formation, a significant source of oil and natural gas in the Appalachian Basin. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural 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 such as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Typical extraction methods in this region include hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. This facility is part of the broader Utica Shale play, which has significantly boosted Ohio's oil and gas output. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through regulatory permits and best practices. The facility's role in the local economy includes job creation and energy supply, while operating within the framework of state and federal environmental regulations.

The facility is situated in the Utica Shale region, where oil extraction involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. These activities can impact local water resources through potential groundwater contamination and high water usage. Air emissions from drilling and production operations may include volatile organic compounds and methane. Regulatory oversight by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the US EPA aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.