Perform geologic study-subsurface

Perform well records and data search

Determine natural gas pipeline market accessibility

Prepare an aerial site plan

Secure Oil and Gas Lease, mineral title search

Secure well drilling permit from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)

Prepare well drilling and completion cost estimate

Secure well partner participation

Notify local authorities & provide daily drilling reports

Build well location; dig, line and fence drilling pits (when required)

Move drilling equipment on location

Drill thru fresh water zones-run and cement surface casing

Drill well to total depth, log well, run and cement production casing

Move drilling rig off location & move service rig on location

Perforate production casing & hydraulically fracture well

Flow back well, run production tubing, build wellhead

Move service rig off location

Build tank battery, lay gas flow line and sales line 

Allow landowner to install equipment for domestic gas use

Install gas sales meter and regulating station

Reclaim site, landscape and install fencing (as required)

Negotiate gas & oil purchaser contracts

Schedule well turn on

Assign well tender

Distribute royalty & production checks monthly