# Utica Shale **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/shales/utica-shale/603.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Utica Shale - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utica-shale-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1365)
**Author:** [@Reagan\_R.T\_Dukes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Reagan_R.T_Dukes)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utica-shale-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1365 "2018-02-24T20:10:06Z")
Oil & gas discussion group for those interested in Utica Shale. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Ohio Rig Count Update - January 2016](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-rig-count-update-january-2016/5654)
**Author:** [@John\_Sabia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Sabia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 9:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-rig-count-update-january-2016/5654 "2016-01-19T21:24:55Z")
The Ohio rig count remained pretty constant through the end of 2015 and into the start of 2016. Typically, mineral owners and operators both like to see the rig count increase, but with a year like 2015, I’m sure both of… --- ## [“Energy glut, low commodity prices hitting Ohio’s Utica Shale; cutbacks are growing in eastern Ohio”](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/energy-glut-low-commodity-prices-hitting-ohio-s-utica-shale-cutbacks-are-growing-in-eastern-ohio/5682)
**Author:** [@John\_Sabia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Sabia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/energy-glut-low-commodity-prices-hitting-ohio-s-utica-shale-cutbacks-are-growing-in-eastern-ohio/5682 "2016-01-13T17:05:05Z")
A new year often brings on new, positive outlooks and new beginnings for most people. This is not the case for the energy industry and energy companies. Many energy companies are happy that 2015 has ended, which was the … --- ## [Ohio-Utica Rig Count](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-utica-rig-count/5744)
**Author:** [@John\_Sabia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Sabia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 11:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-utica-rig-count/5744 "2015-12-30T23:04:31Z")
In the final month of what has been a dismal year for oil and gas, commodity prices continue to plummet through the first half of December. The Ohio rig count saw one of the most dramatic decreases the state saw througho… --- ## [Gulfport Utica Play-Shutting in its wells for now](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gulfport-utica-play-shutting-in-its-wells-for-now/5800)
**Author:** [@John\_Sabia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Sabia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 4:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gulfport-utica-play-shutting-in-its-wells-for-now/5800 "2015-12-15T16:42:16Z")
Gulfport Energy Corp is the second largest driller in Ohio, having drilled over 200 wells. The company has been pleased with the production that has come from its lease holdings, however, Gulfport CEO Michael Moore state… --- ## [Third Quarter Utica Data](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/third-quarter-utica-data/5812)
**Author:** [@John\_Sabia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Sabia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/third-quarter-utica-data/5812 "2015-12-10T23:28:17Z")
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has now released the production data from the Utica shale for the third quarter of 2015. Oil production rates in the Utica Shale of Ohio slowed by nearly 500 barrels per well betw… --- ## [Gulfport's Activity in the Utica](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gulfports-activity-in-the-utica/5952)
**Author:** [@John\_Sabia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Sabia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gulfports-activity-in-the-utica/5952 "2015-11-11T22:55:03Z")
Gulfport Energy, a major operator in the Ohio Utica Shale, has announced that they are cutting oil and gas production until at least 2016. The operator has drilled 209 wells in the Ohio Utica Shale. The 209 wells drilled… --- ## [Proposed leasing of land for Mineral Rights, Jefferson County Ohio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proposed-leasing-of-land-for-mineral-rights-jefferson-county-ohio/8013)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Sue\_Brown](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_Sue_Brown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 4:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proposed-leasing-of-land-for-mineral-rights-jefferson-county-ohio/8013 "2015-01-09T16:46:20Z")
We were approached by a Land Manager, Ben Huffman, on behalf of American Energy-Utica, LLC based out of Oklahoma. I have been non-stop reading everything I can to ensure we make the right decision, either to lease or not… --- ## [Utica Shale Leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utica-shale-leasing/22990)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Thompson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dave_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utica-shale-leasing/22990 "2013-04-07T01:16:55Z")
Chesapeake Energy announced its position in the Utica Shale play of Ohio today. Chesapeake Energy Announces Utica Shale Position in Ohio Rumors have been that lease offers have climbed to $2,500 per acre. Chesapeake no… --- ## [HB 493 Being Discussed In Committee - A Bad Deal For Landowners In My Opinion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hb-493-being-discussed-in-committee-a-bad-deal-for-landowners-in-my-opinion/19464)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_E\_Powell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joseph_E_Powell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hb-493-being-discussed-in-committee-a-bad-deal-for-landowners-in-my-opinion/19464 "2012-11-30T17:57:06Z")
Found a newsflash. Use this link: http://www.shaleohio.com/details.aspx?id=1329 Regarding HB 493: the 750 foot setback and 1280 drilling unit size to me translates as landowner punitive. My opinions have not changed … --- ## [Ohio Utica Play in WV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-utica-play-in-wv/22451)
**Author:** [@Jim\_White](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_White)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-utica-play-in-wv/22451 "2011-12-17T01:56:46Z")
I have noticed from different maps that there is an overlap in the Ohio Utica play with a small part of West Virginia. Specifically Pleasants and Wood County West Virginia…across the river from Marietta, north. Does anyo…