Mineral rights in Meigs County, Ohio
Meigs County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 201 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 201
- Permits · 24 mo
- 4,835
- Wells on record
up 121% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Meigs County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Ohio Energy INC. Dba Ohio Energy Production INC. | 50 |
| J D Drilling Company | 23 |
| Burdette Robert S | 14 |
| Putnam William H | 13 |
| Star Oil And Gas LTD | 11 |
What the record says
Meigs County recorded 201 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 91 in the prior 24 months.
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Meigs County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Meigs County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Ohio Energy INC. Dba Ohio Energy Production INC., J D Drilling Company, Burdette Robert S. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Meigs County?
Start with the Meigs 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 Meigs County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.