Utica Shale
⚡ MixedUpdated 2/2/2026
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
36.9B
Mcf/day
6.9% YoY
Active Rigs
106
rigs
-0.1 WoW
DUC Wells
526
wells
-4.5 MoM
Production Trends
The Utica Shale currently produces 36.9B 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
2/1/2026Recent drilling activity in the Utica Shale shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Utica Shale Operations
1/31/2026Chesapeake Energy announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Utica Shale Efficiency
1/30/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor