Hilcorp’s First Utica Permit for Columbiana County, OH Columbiana County | Energy Companies | Hilcorp Energy | Ohio August 23, 2012August 23, 2012 Hilcorp Energy has just received its first permit to drill a Utica Shale well in Columbiana County, Ohio. Although this is Hilcorp’s first permit, it is the 49th permit for Columbiana County. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!) Related