Mineral rights in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County sees steady, selective drilling — 49 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 49
- Permits · 24 mo
up 81% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Allegheny County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Range Resources | 21 |
| Eqt | 10 |
| Cnx | 10 |
| Olympus Energy | 7 |
| Penneco Environmental Solutions LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Allegheny County recorded 49 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 27 in the prior 24 months. 24% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Marcellus play of the Appalachian basin.
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Allegheny County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Range Resources, Eqt, Cnx. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Allegheny County?
Start with the Allegheny 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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Buying in Allegheny County?
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