Ascent Resources, LLC

Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic growth, Ascent Resources, LLC has established a leading position in the Appalachian Basin, with ownership in approximately 300,000 net acres that are highly prospective for shale oil, liquids and natural gas.

Today, we conduct our business through two operating companies in Appalachia: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC focuses on the Utica Shale Play in Ohio and Ascent Resources – Marcellus, LLC targets the Marcellus Shale Play in West Virginia.

ASCENT ADVANTAGES

• Premier Appalachian leasehold position of approximately 300,000 net acres in the Utica and Marcellus shales in Ohio and West Virginia
• Talented and highly experienced organization with unique operating capabilities
• Superior drilling economics with emphasis on returns and efficiencies
• Large resource of 16 trillion cubic feet (equivalent) supports profitable growth in reserves, production and cash flow
• Focused midstream strategy with diversity of markets and effective industry relationships
• Commitment to safety and environmental excellence