Funding

The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) is funded exclusively by Ohio's crude oil and natural gas producers and royalty owners through a voluntary assessment on the production of all crude oil and natural gas produced in Ohio (No taxpayer dollars are utilized to fund this Program).

The assessment on crude oil is five cents ($0.05) per gross barrel of crude oil and one cent ($0.01) per gross thousand cubic feet of natural gas produced in Ohio.

This investment by Ohio producers and royalty owners underscores their continuing commitment to promote safe and environmentally sound operating practices, to improve the efficiency of finding and producing reserves, and to help consumers better understand the importance of Ohio's vital oil and gas industry.

In 2007, OOGEEP also created a Foundation (Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation) for the exclusive purpose providing education programs in schools and for scholarships.  If you are interested in making a tax deductable donation to this 501(C)(3) Foundation, please contact the Foundation at: rreda@oogeep.org or call (740) 587-0410.

Awards

Outstanding Project (Teacher Education)

Ohio EPA/ Ohio Environmental Education Fund

Special Recognition Award for Training & Safety

Wayne County Fire & Rescue Association

Top 5 Finalists

Best Public Outreach Program

World Oil Magazine

Friend of Science Award

Science Education Council of Ohio

Presidential Award

American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Stewardship Recognition

Wayne National Forest

Public Outreach Stewardship Award

Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission

Minerals Education Award

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Mineral Resources Management

Workhorse Award

Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Association