Ohio natural gas and oil production increase in Q2
Monday, September 30, 2019
During the second quarter of 2019, natural gas and oil production from Ohio’s horizontal wells saw increases, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Horizontal natural gas wells produced over 614 billion cubic feet from the beginning of March through the end of June — an increase of .78% from the first quarter total of 609 billion cubic feet.
Oil production improved to 5.8 million barrels of oil, increasing 14.6% from first quarter production of 5.07 barrels.
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Fracking is a slang term for hydraulic fracturing. Fracturing is a process by which highly pressurized fluid is pumped thousands of feet into the ground to fracture rock formations. The goal is to release the natural gas that’s locked inside the rock.
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