Mineral rights in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Bradford County is an active Pennsylvania drilling market: 114 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace cooling.
- 114
- Permits · 24 mo
- 4
- Rigs running
- 14.6%
- Avg lease royalty
down 38% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Bradford County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Expand Energy | 81 |
| Repsol | 19 |
| Blackhill Energy LLC | 14 |
What the record says
Bradford County recorded 114 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 184 in the prior 24 months. 8% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Marcellus play of the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 1,391 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 14.6% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Bradford County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Bradford County, Pennsylvania?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Expand Energy, Repsol, Blackhill Energy LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Bradford County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Bradford County average about 14.6% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Bradford County?
Start with the Bradford 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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