Approved Clay Sources
According to plugging rules that went into effect June 10, 2004, prepared clay from an approved source can be used to plug a cable tool-drilled well and may be used to plug the lowest producing reservoir in a rotary-drilled well, if the Chief determines that well conditions warrant the practice.
As of September 2006, the Division has approved the following sources of clay:
- C&L Industrial Supply
contact Brian, 740-385-1675.
- Cedar Heights Clay Company
PO Box 295, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
contact William Edwards, 740-682-7794.
- Clark Clay Company
contact Chad Clark, 330-231-3040.
- L & M Mineral Company
6299 State Route 241, Millersburg, Ohio 44654
contact Morris Christner, 330-674-1791.
- Logan Clay Products
201 S. Walnut St., Logan, Ohio 43138
contact Mr. Junge or Jane Weiland, 740-385-2184.
- SDI Steel Buildings
IM Permit 2182, Perry County
contact Mark Swingle or James Swingle, 740-982-4280.
- Valley Clay Mining Company
contact Rick Dement, 740-697-0620 or 740-704-0387.
- HOLEPLUG
Bagged bentonite manfactured by Baroid Industrial Drilling Products, 1-800-735-6075
The clay used for plugging must be obtained from an approved source that meets certain standards. Per the approved rules (1501:9-11-07 B), for a sample to become an approved source, a clay content of not less than 40% (grain size of 4 microns or less) and sand or greater size content not exceeding 30% (sand fraction is defined as grain size exceeding 62.5 microns) must be met. |