Infographic: Shale did you know...

Infographic: Shale did you know…

Friday, July 18, 2014 by Farm and Dairy Staff

More drilling permits are being issued as oil and gas companies continue to explore the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. Read more about the Ohio shale industry’s reports: Marcellus and Utica shale: Production nearly doubles in Ohio

View the infographic for Ohio’s shale drillers here.

View the infographic for Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s shale drillers here.

Marcellus & Utica Shale Well Map

Additional Shale Maps

Source Rock Maturation Status Map

Class II Brine Injection Wells of Ohio

Northwest PA- Utica Point Pleasant Potential

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.

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