1st NRG Corp. finalized an agreement to develop approximately 7,150 acres in Eastern Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there are over 250 approved permits to drill in the Utica shale, 15 well drilling, 128 that have been drilled and 47 producing wells.

The play continues to develop and expand to the south and west. FNRC is still seeking joint venture partners for its prospect. The company also finalized an agreement which will deliver an Oil and Gas lease and surface use agreement for 1,370 acres located in Banner County Nebraska.