Mineral rights in Morgan County, Ohio
Morgan County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 328 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 328
- Permits · 24 mo
- 8,006
- Wells on record
up 369% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Morgan County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Bullitt Energy LLC | 30 |
| Genesis Resources LLC | 29 |
| Eco Power Crypto LLC | 21 |
| Sardis Gas, LLC | 20 |
| Petro Quest INC | 20 |
What the record says
Morgan County recorded 328 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 70 in the prior 24 months.
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Morgan County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Morgan County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Bullitt Energy LLC, Genesis Resources LLC, Eco Power Crypto LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Morgan County?
Start with the Morgan 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 Morgan County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.