Mineral rights in Summit County, Ohio
Summit County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 395 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 395
- Permits · 24 mo
- 3,546
- Wells on record
up 243% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Summit County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Hetuck Oil And Gas CO. | 45 |
| Everflow Eastern Partners LP | 37 |
| Summit Petroleum INC | 33 |
| Pin Oak Energy Partners LLC | 31 |
| Ows Acquisition CO LLC | 24 |
What the record says
Summit County recorded 395 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 115 in the prior 24 months.
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Summit County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Summit County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Hetuck Oil And Gas CO., Everflow Eastern Partners LP, Summit Petroleum INC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Summit County?
Start with the Summit 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 Summit County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.