32 shale drilling permits issued in Ohio, Pa., W. Va. during week ended Dec. 18

32 shale drilling permits issued in Ohio, Pa., W. Va. during week ended Dec. 18

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 by Sara Welch

Thirty-two new permits were issued to drill shale wells in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia from Dec. 12 through Dec. 18, according to Marcellus Drilling News.

Pennsylvania issued 16 new permits during the week ended Dec. 18. Ohio also issued 16 new permits. West Virginia didn’t issue any new drilling permits.

During the week of Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, 20 new permits were issued to drill shale wells in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Learn more: Marcellus Drilling News > 26 New Shale Well Permits Issued for PA-OH-WV Nov 14-20

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