A Look at the Numbers: OH Drill Permits Dip, PA Permits Grow Ohio | Pennsylvania | Statewide OH | Statewide PA October 11, 2012October 11, 2012 The number of permits filed to drill new shale oil and gas wells in Ohio slowed a bit in September, according to recent records. The number of permits to drill new shale wells in Pennsylvania saw an uptick in September. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!) Related