Mineral rights in Wood County, Ohio
Wood County sees steady, selective drilling — 16 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 16
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2,308
- Wells on record
up 433% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Wood County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| D & C Nieset Farms LLC | 5 |
| Caldwell Oil Company LLC | 4 |
| Nieset Lawrence & Christopher | 3 |
| Seibert James G | 1 |
| Second Oil LTD | 1 |
What the record says
Wood County recorded 16 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 3 in the prior 24 months.
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Wood County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Wood County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are D & C Nieset Farms LLC, Caldwell Oil Company LLC, Nieset Lawrence & Christopher. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Wood County?
Start with the Wood 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 Wood County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.