The Latest Ohio Utica Shale Permits/Drilling Tally Ohio | Statewide OH | Utica Shale November 19, 2012November 19, 2012 The Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources (ODNR) reports for the week ending Nov. 10, there have been 443 Utica Shale drilling permits issued in total throughout Ohio. Here’s a few more facts about drilling in the Utica: Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!) Related