Mineral rights in Carroll County, Ohio
Carroll County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 550 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 550
- Permits · 24 mo
- 3,915
- Wells on record
up 80% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Carroll County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| EOG Ohio, LLC | 216 |
| Ows Acquisition CO LLC | 138 |
| Inr Ohio LLC | 45 |
| Petrox, INC | 30 |
| EOG Resources INC. | 25 |
What the record says
Carroll County recorded 550 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 305 in the prior 24 months.
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Carroll County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Carroll County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are EOG Ohio, LLC , Ows Acquisition CO LLC, Inr Ohio LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Carroll County?
Start with the Carroll County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
Buying in Carroll County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.