Mineral rights in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Beaver County sees steady, selective drilling — 38 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 38
- Permits · 24 mo
up 124% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Beaver County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Pennenergy | 23 |
| Range Resources | 15 |
What the record says
Beaver County recorded 38 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 17 in the prior 24 months. 47% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Marcellus play of the Appalachian basin.
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Beaver County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Beaver County, Pennsylvania?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Pennenergy, Range Resources. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Beaver County?
Start with the Beaver 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 Beaver County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.