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The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) is a non-profit statewide education and public outreach program. Created in 1998, OOGEEP provides a variety of programs throughout the State of Ohio. These programs primarily focus on teacher workshops, scholarships, student education, firefighter training, industry training, workforce development, research, landowner and guest speaker programs.

OOGEEP has gained respect from a variety of target markets by earning a reputation as a credible state and nationally recognized program. Providing factual information about the crude oil and natural gas industry, many programs have related curriculum and materials that meet state and national standards. OOGEEP is voluntarily funded by Ohio’s crude oil and natural gas industry through a voluntary assessment on the production of all crude oil and natural gas produced in Ohio.  OOGEEP is not a state agency and does not utilize any taxpayer dollars.

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    May 22, 2013

    Youngstown Business Journal Daily. A single phone call to the Poland Township Police Department late Monday evening reported what was described as "a large fire" just off U.S. Route 224 east of Struthers Road. The"fire" turned out to be a routine procedure used in the oil and gas industry, and a [...]

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  • Ohio Gas Wells Produced Nearly 26.7 Million Gallons of Oil 2012

    May 22, 2013

    Hudson Times. Eighty-seven wells extending horizontally into eastern Ohio's underground shale formations produced nearly 26.7 million gallons of oil -- nearly 636,000 barrels -- and 12.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas last year, according to a report released by state officials May 16. The ne [...]

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  • Shale Growth Boosts Chemical Industry

    May 22, 2013

    Youngstown Vindicator. The growth of shale gas has contributed to investments in the chemical industry, including at least three projects in Ohio. The increased supply and affordable cost of natural gas due to shale development has led to the investments, according to a study released by the Ame [...]

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