Shale production totals released
COLUMBUS, Ohio – During the fourth quarter of 2016, Ohio’s horizontal shale wells produced 3,577,553 barrels of oil and 345,241,753 Mcf (345 billion cubic feet) of natural gas, according to the figures released today by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
| 2015 Quarter 4 (Shale | 2016 Quarter 4 (Shale) | Percentage Change | |
| Barrels of oil | 6,380,122 | 3,577,553 | (-43.93%) |
| Mcf of natural gas | 302,431,181 | 345,241,751 | 14.16% |
Total production for the last two years, with the percent change in production from 2015 to 2016, can be found below:
| 2015 Shale | 2016 Shale | Percentage Change | |
| Barrels of oil | 23,054,428 | 17,949,097 | (-22.14%) |
| Mcf of natural gas | 955,610,695 | 1,370,220,834 | 43.39% |
The ODNR quarterly report lists 1,561 wells, 1,511 of which reported production. Of the 1,511 wells reporting production:
- The average amount of oil produced was 2,392 barrels.
- The average amount of gas produced was 228,664 Mcf.
- The average number of fourth quarter days in production was 88.
All horizontal production reports can be accessed at oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/
Ohio law does not require the separate reporting of Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) or condensate. Oil and gas reporting totals list on the report include NGLs and condensate.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
