Mineral rights in Guernsey County, Ohio
Guernsey County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 630 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 630
- Permits · 24 mo
- 5,903
- Wells on record
up 250% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Guernsey County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Ascent Resources Utica LLC | 154 |
| Inr Ohio LLC | 71 |
| Expand Operating LLC | 51 |
| Ows Acquisition CO LLC | 48 |
| EOG Ohio, LLC | 43 |
What the record says
Guernsey County recorded 630 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 180 in the prior 24 months.
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Guernsey County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Guernsey County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Ascent Resources Utica LLC, Inr Ohio LLC, Expand Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Guernsey County?
Start with the Guernsey 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 Guernsey County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.