Mineral rights in Knox County, Ohio
Knox County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 207 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity cooling.
- 207
- Permits · 24 mo
- 6,853
- Wells on record
down 43% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Knox County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Knox Energy INC. | 36 |
| B & J Drilling CO | 36 |
| Maram Energy INC | 12 |
| Neos Energy LLC | 11 |
| Bi Joe Development INC | 11 |
What the record says
Knox County recorded 207 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 366 in the prior 24 months.
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Knox County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Knox County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Knox Energy INC., B & J Drilling CO, Maram Energy INC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Knox County?
Start with the Knox 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 Knox County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.