For Immediate Release
May 15, 2013
 

ODNR, JobsOhio to Host
'State of the Play' Event

2012 Utica shale well production numbers to be released

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will release the 2012 Utica shale well production numbers during a ‘State of the Play’ event. The ODNR Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management compiled, verified and analyzed the results of 87 producing Utica shale wells in Ohio and will share their conclusions during the event. 

ODNR Director James Zehringer, ODNR Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (DOGRM) Chief Rick Simmers and JobsOhio Managing Director David Mustine will discuss the production results, what the data means for Ohio’s comprehensive regulatory program and the status of the growing oil and gas industry in the state. A brief question and answer session will follow the presentation.

The results will be available at: http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/production/

                        Who:       ODNR Director James Zehringer
                                         ODNR DOGRM Chief Rick Simmers
                                         JobsOhio Managing Director David Mustine

                        What:      2012 State of the Play:
                                         Oil and Gas Industry and Production Report Release

                        When:     Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m.

                        Where:    Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts
                                          31st Floor, South Rooms B & C
                                          77 S. High Street
                                          Columbus, Ohio 43215

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

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For more information, contact:
Mark Bruce, ODNR Office of Communications
614-265-6860