Mineral rights in Forest County, Pennsylvania
Forest County sees steady, selective drilling — 44 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 44
- Permits · 24 mo
up 2100% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Forest County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Scorpio Energy INC | 15 |
| Cameron Energy | 11 |
| Mirada Petroleum INC. | 10 |
| Pennhills Resources | 8 |
What the record says
Forest County recorded 44 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 2 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Appalachian basin.
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Forest County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Forest County, Pennsylvania?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Scorpio Energy INC, Cameron Energy, Mirada Petroleum INC.. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Forest County?
Start with the Forest 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 Forest County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.