Utica Shale

Utica Shale Permit Map - August 2012

Here is the latest map of drilling activity in Ohio targeting the Utica Shale Point Pleasant formation.  There have been 321 wells permitted in the state between August 20, 2009, and August 3, 2012.   The leading public operators include:

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) – 225 permits

Anadarko Petroleum (APC) – 12 permits

Hess Corporation (HES) – 9 permits

Devon Energy (DVN) – 8 permits

CONSOL Energy (CNX) – 7 permits

Gulfport Energy (GPOR) – 7 permits

The source of the permit data is the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological Survey. 

Utica Shale Activity Map

Ohio Utica Shale Activity - Updated Map

Here is an updated map from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources showing Utica Shale activity through January 5, 2012.

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is clearly in the lead, with 101 of the 160 permits given to date by the state. Anadarko Petroleum (APC) is a distant second, with 18 permits.