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ODNR rules will regulate new wastewater pits

As of Jan. 1, updated Ohio law authorized the use of pits to store flowback fluids for recycling, processing and other purposes.

Fracking legal action update

An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal

Mahoning Valley looks to fill need for skilled workers

The developing Utica Shale play has brought plenty of commercial interest to the Mahoning Valley, as construction and manufacturing companies look to provide the infrastructure necessary to capture and transport natural gas.

Natural-gas locomotives may be cheaper, cleaner

The diesel-burning locomotive, the workhorse of American railroads since World War II, soon will begin burning natural gas — a potentially historic shift that could cut fuel costs, reduce pollution and strengthen the advantage railroads have over trucks in long-haul shipping.

Policy Matters Ohio, Hagan take aim at GOP severance tax bill

The group recommended changes to the proposal, including raising rates, trimming tax breaks, increasing revenue for oversight, and taxing on gross value.

Oil and gas industry, government must learn from mistakes

The oil-production landscape has changed in North America over the past five years.

Increase in production

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported that third-quarter production in the Utica Shale exceeded production levels recorded in 2012.

For some counties, drilling pays big

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Even as some cities around the nation have voted to ban fracking for

Sales-tax revenue up in strong drilling counties; job growth still slow

Shale-oil drilling is increasingly focusing on eight counties in eastern Ohio, including Columbiana, and those areas are seeing some of the biggest gains in sales-tax receipts.

Fracking opponents commemorate quake, renew push

Supporters of the Community Bill of Rights are going door-to-door to secure petitions to once again put the measure on the May ballot, in an expanded effort that includes a push to pass a similar measure in Niles.

Studies raise questions about the actual economic impact of a fracking boom in Ohio

By Tom McParland tmcparland@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the shale play in Northeast Ohio begins to

Athens city council opposes injection well

Athens city council opposes injection well Athens The city council here is the second public

Ohio reaches milestone

Ohio reaches milestone Granville, OHIO Ohio reached a key milestone regarding Utica Shale devel-

Contained in one business, the materials behind the oil boom

By Corey Paul Odessa American Odessa, Texas Along a south industrial stretch in Odessa there

An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal