The Utica Shale extends across most of Ohio and ranges in thickness from 87 feet to 350 feet. The play also appears to have several thick pockets of recoverable oil and natural gas trapped in the reservoir rocks. Additionally, it is believed that the Utica Shale play in Ohio will be a “liquids” play. This means that the Ohio Utica Shale is believed to hold more crude oil and wet gas. How much? A…