Utica Shale
⚡ MixedUpdated 3/19/2026
Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York
The Utica Shale underlies the Marcellus and is a major source of natural gas and oil in the Appalachian Basin.
Limited Data Available
Some metrics for this basin are estimates based on regional trends. We're working to add real-time data from official sources.
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Gas Production
37.9B
Mcf/day
6.7% YoY
Active Rigs
108
rigs
+3.0 WoW
DUC Wells
516
wells
-2.0 MoM
Production Trends
The Utica Shale currently produces 37.9B thousand cubic feet of natural gas per day, representing a significant portion of domestic energy supply. Production has moderated recently as operators focus on capital discipline and well optimization.
Top Operators
Chesapeake Energy
#1
Ascent Resources
#2
Gulfport Energy
#3
Antero Resources
#4
EQT
#5
Key Formations
Utica
Primary target for mixed production
Point Pleasant
Primary target for mixed production
Recent Utica Shale Updates
Utica Shale Production Reaches New Heights
3/18/2026Recent drilling activity in the Utica Shale shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Utica Shale Operations
3/17/2026Chesapeake Energy announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Utica Shale Efficiency
3/16/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor