Farming in shale country, as told by Belmont County farmers
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register shares the perspective of two Belmont County, Ohio, farmers who have experienced the state’s Utica and Marcellus shale development firsthand.
The farmers still work on their farms, growing crops and raising cattle, just like they did before the royalty checks started coming in, and before the wells and pipelines were built. For them, the shale industry’s entry into eastern Ohio hasn’t changed much.
According to the source, Rice Energy has three of Ohio’s top 10 productive wells, all in Belmont County.
Read more: The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register > Belmont County Farmers Adjust to Drilling Life
Related:
- Belmont County is the one to watch in Ohio’s Utica Shale next year – Dec. 26, 2015
- Study claims pipelines will benefit agriculture economically – Nov. 25, 2015
- Negotiating the pipeline easement your farm can live with forever – Oct. 30, 2014
- Pa. study: If you get a shale check, will you stop milking? – March 3, 2012
Leave a Comment
Marcellus & Utica Shale Well Map
Additional Shale Maps
Shale FAQ
What are mineral rights?
Mineral rights are the rights of the owner of the property to mine or produce any resources below the surface of the property. Mineral rights are different from surface rights.
Will I get free natural gas if I allow fracking on my property?
Maybe. It depends on your particular lease agreement. Some companies allow property owners a yearly free gas allowance. But, the process of connecting your property to the gas source may be more complicated. Some companies will provide a hookup, others require the landowner to provide one.