In an article today in The Plain Dealer, data from a new study is cited that correlates small earthquakes to horizontal fracking in the eastern part of Ohio. As we know, there is a tremendous opportunity to extract these valuable resources, and oil & gas companies realize that there is a growth potential that is unmatched in these shale deposits.

As we continue to tap into these wells, the opportunity for process improvements will be significant. The oil & gas industry takes efficiencies very seriously, and they will pursue economies of scale — including safety — wherever they can.

Let’s give them the runway they need to properly build this business, here in Ohio.