Mineral rights in Jefferson County, Ohio
Jefferson County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 438 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 438
- Permits · 24 mo
- 3,127
- Wells on record
up 1585% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Jefferson County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Ascent Resources Utica LLC | 270 |
| EOG Ohio, LLC | 126 |
| Gulfport Appalachia LLC | 23 |
| Samurai Operating Company LLC | 13 |
| Twaddle Arnold | 2 |
What the record says
Jefferson County recorded 438 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 26 in the prior 24 months.
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Jefferson County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Jefferson County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Ascent Resources Utica LLC, EOG Ohio, LLC , Gulfport Appalachia LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Jefferson County?
Start with the Jefferson 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.
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