Can Chpk (or any O&G Driller) prepare a Well Pad without first pulling a Well Permit from ODNR (in Ohio). Is there anything about Ohio State Law that states: The Driller must first file for and receive their Well Permit BEFORE they can start working on the Well Pad ?
Is there any clause in the O&G Lease that actually requires the Permit to be approved by ODNR before the Driller can beg…