Mineral rights in Washington County, Ohio
Washington County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 504 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 504
- Permits · 24 mo
- 15,528
- Wells on record
up 61% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Washington County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Sardis Gas, LLC | 44 |
| Eagle Drilling | 39 |
| Ows Acquisition CO LLC | 35 |
| Genesis Resources LLC | 31 |
| Stonebridge Operating CO LLC | 24 |
What the record says
Washington County recorded 504 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 313 in the prior 24 months.
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Washington County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Washington County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Sardis Gas, LLC, Eagle Drilling, Ows Acquisition CO LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Washington County?
Start with the Washington 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 Washington County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.