Mineral rights in Lawrence County, Ohio
Lawrence County is an active Ohio drilling market: 87 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 87
- Permits · 24 mo
- 955
- Wells on record
up 1350% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Lawrence County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| 4m Enterprise LLC | 71 |
| Equity Oil & Gas Funds INC | 10 |
| Petro Quest INC | 3 |
| Diversified Production LLC | 2 |
| Petty Harold & Mary | 1 |
What the record says
Lawrence County recorded 87 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 6 in the prior 24 months.
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Lawrence County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Lawrence County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are 4m Enterprise LLC, Equity Oil & Gas Funds INC, Petro Quest INC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Lawrence County?
Start with the Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.