Marcellus Shale Oil & Gas Resources

This page has been developed for Northeast Ohio Landowners to provide resources and answers to frequently asked questions.  We hope that these resources will help you as you make decisions on whether to sign an Oil & Gas Lease or not.

 

Oil & Gas Lease Resources

There are a myriad of questions to ask as landowners decide whether to sign a lease with an Oil & Gas Company.  The following fact sheet helps landowners as they make their decision
Leasing Farmland for Oil & Gas

Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Lease Resources

For landowners who lease their oil and gas rights there is the potential for significant income.  While a landowner can’t avoid paying taxes on oil and gas income, the landowner can use strategies to manage the taxes.  
Can I Avoid Paying Taxes on Oil & Gas Leases?
Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases Workshops

 

Web Resources

ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management (DMRM)
OSU Extension’s Subsurface Energy Resource Center
Penn State Marcellus Shale Resources
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