Mineral rights in Mahoning County, Ohio
Mahoning County is an active Ohio drilling market: 157 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 157
- Permits · 24 mo
- 4,179
- Wells on record
up 220% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Mahoning County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Eric Petroleum CORP | 36 |
| Ows Acquisition CO LLC | 24 |
| Diversified Production LLC | 22 |
| Dorfman Production Company | 17 |
| Everflow Eastern Partners LP | 8 |
What the record says
Mahoning County recorded 157 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 49 in the prior 24 months.
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Mahoning County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Mahoning County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Eric Petroleum CORP, Ows Acquisition CO LLC, Diversified Production LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Mahoning County?
Start with the Mahoning 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 Mahoning County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.