Mineral rights in Portage County, Ohio
Portage County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 485 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 485
- Permits · 24 mo
- 4,489
- Wells on record
up 27% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Portage County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Ows Acquisition CO LLC | 122 |
| Diversified Production LLC | 87 |
| Pin Oak Energy Partners LLC | 44 |
| Pep Drilling LLC | 27 |
| Beck Oil & Gas INC. | 21 |
What the record says
Portage County recorded 485 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 381 in the prior 24 months.
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Portage County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Portage County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Ows Acquisition CO LLC, Diversified Production LLC, Pin Oak Energy Partners LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Portage County?
Start with the Portage 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 Portage County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.