Mineral rights in Columbiana County, Ohio
Columbiana County is an active Ohio drilling market: 165 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 165
- Permits · 24 mo
- 4,902
- Wells on record
up 14% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Columbiana County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Hilcorp Energy Company | 59 |
| Ows Acquisition CO LLC | 34 |
| EOG Ohio, LLC | 30 |
| Diversified Production LLC | 15 |
| North American Petroleum INC | 5 |
What the record says
Columbiana County recorded 165 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 145 in the prior 24 months.
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Columbiana County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Columbiana County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Hilcorp Energy Company, Ows Acquisition CO LLC, EOG Ohio, LLC . The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Columbiana County?
Start with the Columbiana 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 Columbiana County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.