Mineral rights in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 766 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 766
- Permits · 24 mo
- 9,362
- Wells on record
up 105% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Licking County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Knox Energy INC. | 69 |
| Diversified Production LLC | 58 |
| Moran Ronald F | 52 |
| Wheeler Michael D | 33 |
| Northwood Energy CORP | 25 |
What the record says
Licking County recorded 766 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 374 in the prior 24 months.
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Licking County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Licking County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Knox Energy INC., Diversified Production LLC, Moran Ronald F. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Licking County?
Start with the Licking 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 Licking County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.