Mineral rights in Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 1,127 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 1,127
- Permits · 24 mo
- 6,937
- Wells on record
up 509% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Wayne County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Franklin Gas & Oil CO LLC | 118 |
| Harley Drilling & Producing LTD | 106 |
| Ms Producing LLC | 105 |
| Mormack Ind INC | 71 |
| Kenoil LLC | 69 |
What the record says
Wayne County recorded 1,127 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 185 in the prior 24 months.
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Wayne County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Wayne County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Franklin Gas & Oil CO LLC, Harley Drilling & Producing LTD, Ms Producing LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Wayne County?
Start with the Wayne 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.
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