Mineral rights in Noble County, Ohio
Noble County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 361 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 361
- Permits · 24 mo
- 8,061
- Wells on record
up 54% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Noble County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Northwood Energy CORP | 55 |
| Inr Ohio LLC | 49 |
| Eagle Drilling | 38 |
| EOG Resources INC. | 25 |
| Ascent Resources Utica LLC | 23 |
What the record says
Noble County recorded 361 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 235 in the prior 24 months.
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Noble County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Noble County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Northwood Energy CORP, Inr Ohio LLC, Eagle Drilling. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Noble County?
Start with the Noble 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 Noble County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.