Mineral rights in Monroe County, Ohio
Monroe County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 414 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 414
- Permits · 24 mo
- 10,816
- Wells on record
up 39% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Monroe County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Graymarr LLC | 82 |
| Expand Operating LLC | 82 |
| Gulfport Appalachia LLC | 76 |
| Inr Ohio LLC | 50 |
| Rice Drilling D LLC | 27 |
What the record says
Monroe County recorded 414 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 297 in the prior 24 months.
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Monroe County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Monroe County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Graymarr LLC, Expand Operating LLC, Gulfport Appalachia LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Monroe County?
Start with the Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.