Why the Utica Shale Is Resilient to Oil and Gas Price Swings
If you follow oil and gas markets closely, you’ve probably noticed that prices rarely move in a straight line. Oil might soften while natural gas rises. Gas might get beaten up while oil rallies. Those swings are a normal part of the energy business. What’s unique about the Utica Shale in Ohio is that it’s […]
What 2026 Could Look Like in the Utica Shale: Rig Counts, Operators, and Consolidation
As this year winds down, landowners in Eastern Ohio are already asking what 2026 may look like for drilling, rig counts, and operator activity. A lot can change in a year, but the early signals in the Utica Shale are worth paying attention to, especially with gas prices rising and several large operators preparing to […]
Condensate Boom and EOG’s $5.6 Billion Bet: What It Means for Carroll County Landowners
The Utica Shale’s first boom started right here in Carroll County. Now, it’s happening all over again. Over a decade ago, Carroll County became the epicenter of oil and gas development in Ohio. Early wells proved the Utica Shale’s potential and mineral owners in this region were among the first to benefit. Now, after several […]
How Do You Sell Your Mineral Rights?
One of the biggest questions people have when they first begin to look into selling their mineral rights or royalties is: How does this process work?